NCECA Detroit “Volumes” poster March 25-28,2026

Small black and white ceramic figure with pink bubbles in her hair is blowing a yellow bubble. Part of the Small Works show

Simple white figure with blue head scarf bending over with giant colorful slab of fish strapped to its back. Part of the K-12 exhibition

Porcelain monster with gold luster details sits atop a dashboard, with the skyline of Detroit in the background.

NCECA Detroit was full of inspiration and community building and celebration of the ceramics arts. I loved going to the popups and gallery openings in the evenings after the conference, seeing familiar artists and meeting new ones. #nceca #ceramics

About — John Hartom John Hartom is an artist, educator and community activist living in western North Carolina. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of...

I think Mr Hartom would have gotten a kick out of how many of his former students came by the #emptybowls room at #NCECA, dropped off bowls, and attended the event today at eastern market 💗💩🍵🙏

johnhartom.com/About-3

Work and ware. Come see some of the pots I’ve been working on over the last year at Lalin’s in Brooklyn on 4.17. #pottery #ceramics #nceca

I got starstruck today by a 3d printer for clay #nceca

Lucky Fortunata, a nonbinary human with dark hair, a dark beard, and gold rim glasses in a Kintsugi style jacket smiling at the camera.

Lucky Fortunata, a nonbinary human with dark hair, a dark beard, and gold rim glasses in a Kintsugi style jacket, wearing a white n95 mask with a delft mask chain, holding up a prize back with a pride heart pin

If you’re going to NCECA Detroit today say hi! I’m shy and have social anxiety but pottery is where I can push that aside! I’ve got some magnets and pins to share and trade. Today’s theme is ✨Kintsugi✨

What are you most excited about for NCECA?! #nceca #ncecadetroit #nceca2026

#Inaugural #NCECA purchase(I found it at @pewabic ) Y’all!! From @boswellstudios I am in love with the horizon line!!!

We are all set up at #NCECA! For any artists headed there this week, we’ll be walking around and our tools will be available at Runyan Pottery Supply’s booth #430. Stop by and say hi!
#art #artists #pottery

Bright and early tomorrow 5am start to head to NCECA for conference and gallery. I have my piece all packed up and ready for the Central University Gallery. Wish me luck.
#art #ceramics #NCECA #pottery

Be sure to swing by the Bailey Booth 103 to check out demos from these incredible artists! 

Wednesday:
Michael Griffin from 10-12
Brian O'Hare 12:30-4

Thursday:
Brian O'Hare 10-12
Olivia Tani 12:30-3:30

Friday:
Olivia Tani 10-12

#NCECA #NCECA2026 #2026NCECA #NCECAdemo #ceramics #pottery

From #Ranier to #Motown! #NCECA I’m hererreee!!

I will have my piece, Meraki, on display at this event along with many other brilliant artists from 5 area studios during NCECA Detroit this week! Come check it out! #pottery #ceramics #nceca #ncecadetroit #nceca2026 #artshow #canton #detroit #michigan

🏺Attention artists! We will be at #NCECA this week! We will be walking around and our tools will be available at Runyan Pottery Supply’s booth #430. We are so excited and hope to see you there!
#art #artists #tools #NCECA26

Victoria A. Shaheen
Free Pinball On Your Birthday
glazed stoneware, neon, aquarium substrate
NFS

‘Clay Currents’ will be at the #HatchArtGallery until March 29th.
Meet the artists and the curator at the closing reception on March 26th, 6pm - 9pm.

#hatchart #nceca #ncecadetroit #artdetroitnow

Important announcement:

Our official NCECA transport team has arrived

These tiny vase tortoises and vase people are helping deliver Tortuga tools to the show

A huge thank you to Ana @shioshita.ceramics for creating these adorable characters. We’re obsessed

#NCECA #Pottery #Ceramics #TortugaTools

I have wanted to go to #nceca since 2006 — see some paths take time to align

Victoria A. Shaheen
Tiffany V.
glazed stoneware, neon
NFS

‘Clay Currents’ will be at the #HatchArtGallery until March 29th.
Meet the artists and the curator at the closing reception on March 26th, 6pm - 9pm.

#hatchart #nceca #ncecadetroit #artdetroitnow

People bringing tradesies for NCECA Detroit how much are you bringing it and how are you transporting in the venue? It’s my first time! #nceca #ceramics #pottery #detroit

NCECA is next week—if you’ll be in Detroit, come visit us at the Artaxis table in the Resource Hall! We’re at Table #4, and we’d love to see you. Stop by to pick up merch, meet Artaxis members, and chat about what’s happening in the clay community. 

#Artaxis #NCECA #NCECA2026 @nceca

Lucky Fortunata, a nonbinary person with dark wavy hair and a dark beard and mustache throwing white clay on a potters wheel. They are wearing a black shirt and beanie and a black apron that is covered with clay splotches.

Lucky Fortunata, a nonbinary person with dark wavy hair and a dark beard and mustache throwing white clay on a potters wheel. They are wearing a black shirt and beanie and a black apron that is covered with clay splotches.

Lucky Fortunata, a nonbinary person with dark wavy hair and a dark beard and mustache throwing white clay on a potters wheel. They are wearing a black shirt and beanie and a black apron that is covered with clay splotches.

Lucky Fortunata, a nonbinary person with dark wavy hair and a dark beard and mustache smiling at the camera as they sit in front of a bottle form they threw on the pottery wheel. They are wearing a black shirt and beanie and a black apron that is covered with clay splotches.

My kiddo had a career day type photography assignment so we got muddy!
If you see me at NCECA Detroit, say hi!!
#pottery #ceramics #artist #potter #nceca #detroit #pottersriseup

David Morrison
Expanded Landscape (entire work) (detail)
earthenware, foraged junk, neon, epoxy, concrete, steel
$4800

‘Clay Currents’ will be at the #HatchArtGallery from today, February 21st until March 29th.

#hatchart #nceca #ncecadetroit #artdetroitnow

With the start of NCECA less than two weeks away, we felt it was a good time to connect the community & give some advice for folks who are attending NCECA for the first time. 

#NCECA #NCEACAdetroit #pottery #ceramics #claycommunity

SAVE THE DATE: Artaxis Meetup at NCECA 2026. Friday, March 27, 4:30–6 PM. Firebird Tavern, 419 Monroe St, Detroit. Join Artaxis for a casual meetup—everyone is welcome! They have a full bar and menu, and a 15-minute walk from the convention center. Hope to see you there! 

#Artaxis #NCECA #NCECA2026

Jessie Rose Vala
The Porous Green Ray: Caesars Vessel Cycle 13
stoneware, neon, transformer
$2800

‘Clay Currents’ will be at the #HatchArtGallery from today, February 21st until March 29th.

#hatchart #nceca #ncecadetroit #artdetroitnow

Hannah Pierce
Deeper
neon, stoneware, porcelain slip, underglaze, glaze, resin, flocking
$2,200

‘Clay Currents’ will be at the #HatchArtGallery from today, February 21st until March 29th. The reception is today, 6-9pm.

#hatchart #nceca #ncecadetroit #artdetroitnow

Esther Ruiz
Beacon XI (cerámica)
2024
neon/ aquamarine glass, phosphor, glazed ceramic, transformer
edition of 40 in partnership with Artshack Brooklyn Ceramics Studio

‘Clay Currents’ will be at the #HatchArtGallery from today, until March 29th.

#hatcharthamtramck #artdetroitnow #nceca

Demoing the Buschkraft Dragonfly tool!
If you happen to be going to #NCECA Detroit find me and say hi! 💕

#pottery #ceramics #nceca #detroit #art

A shelf full of wheel thrown ceramic green ware

2 ware boards full of wheel thrown ceramic green ware

A shelf full of ceramic green ware with a blue label that says “member green ware.”

I think it’s safe to say I’m enjoying being a guild member!
Who is going to #NCECA Detroit next month?! If you see me say hi! #pottery #ceramics

Coming up next at #HatchArtHamtramck: 'Clay Currents' a show curated by Michael Takahata, is an exploration of form, light and energy, an exhibition where ceramics holds physical space, and neon defines it.

This video features one of Tamara Murphy's plasma sculptures.

#clay #nceca #ncecadetroit

A hand holding up a medium sized pomegranate shaped ceramic vessel.

I’m obsessed with this line of pomegranate pieces I’m going to be selling at our art in bloom sale May 2!
Who is going to #NCECA in Detroit next month?? Let’s meet! 😁
#pottery #ceramics #spring #persephone #pomegranate

I haven’t been posting much but rest assured I’ve been busy! Who is going to NCECA next month?! #pottery #sculpture #ceramics #art #nceca