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.

I love that the theme for this year’s Member’s Exhibit has to do with an Element of Art and not necessarily a subject. My piece is a framed tile upon which I have “collaged” other smaller tiles in a paean to Summer, the color being in the juicy aqua and cherry tiles, the rest in neutrals for some pop.

A second round for this spunky evolving group of local Santa Cruz artists following last year’s successful take-offs on the Mona Lisa. This year it’s a bunch of lively interpretations of Grant Wood’s “American Gothic.” My piece involves a Gothic arch shaped mirror, sewn figures and an articulated mannikin hand which will hold something different each week!

The Gift Shop at Pajaro Valley Gallery is a fresh accent to the excellent exhibits they hold. It features an ever-changing inventory of tasty local art in nearly all media: jewelry, cards, small works, from paintings and prints to sculpture and, of course, MY latest ceramic offerings. Makes a great resource for handmade gifts.

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.