Here’s a fun show comprised of the work of local artists responding to a specially selected work of a master artist. In the past we’ve riffed on the Mona Lisa and American Gothic. This year it will be versions and interpretations of Diego Rivera’s The Flower Carrier.

My own rendition turned out great, as you can see: red clay tiles in the shapes of this iconic work, arranged as a jigsaw on a black background support.

Held at Stockwell Cellars, I have to admit the receptions are great fun with their fabulous wines and wood-fired pizza. The art and the festive atmosphere make for a great evening. Drop in!

It’s been a few years since I have participated in this Festival, but let me tell you, it’s a goody and more. 150+ Juried-in Exhibiting Level clay and glass artists are there sharing and selling their best. I used to attend as a student and my head would be spinning and my fingers itching to get back to the studio, I was so stoked.

I have a whole new body of work to share with the folks who attend this year. They might not even recognize my booth. YAY!

Free admission, demos, a gallery full of all the Member’s works, refreshments and kid’s activities.

Saturday and Sunday 10-5.

I am BOOTH 7 along Embarcadero

Every year this local gallery sets a theme for the annual Member’s Show. It is often profound and the works which show up reflect that. This year it’s about “What Nourishes Us,” as artists or as humans, as souls, creatives, bodies, dreamers.  It’s always a winner.

My piece in this show is a response to a found object given to me and which now contains ingredients for art-making. Artist’s Alchemy Set  is a mix of inspirations, including the imaginary. The show is up for a good six weeks and merits a thoughtful visit or two.

A great stop in downtown Davis, CA all year round, the Pence Art Gallery, going strong since 1976, is a great supporter of ceramic art, especially during the annual California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art each April (organized by the nearby John Natsoulas Gallery.) In that vein, I am thrilled to have my work represented in their gift shop along with several other regional ceramic artists of note. Enjoy your visit!

Derik Van Beers has provided a sweet spot in Oakland’s Art District for ceramics for quite awhile now. He offers world-class monthly solo shows in the front section of his studio space as well as in his Small Works Case in the hallway of a conglomerate of art galleries in the same building. My work is has been in the case for several years now. Take yourself out to a lively art scene and check it out!. There’s a map to the Saturday Art Walk with lovely nearby eateries and, er, drinkeries.

Many Hands has carried my work for 4-5 years now. I always keep them well-stocked with my latest work, even when I’m doing other shows or Open Studios. I am their most local, local artist as my studio is nearby. They are open seven days a week, 10-6, right near Gayle’s Bakery and some other nice shops in Capitola. Stop in! Lots to see.