In Memory of Frank Willett, 1929-2020 Frank, our much loved founding member of NMPCA and mentor, model to many clay people in New Mexico has passed away. Frank’s ready wit and gentle ways have inspired and guided many of us over the years. His fabulous skill in throwing, including thoughtful consideration of the true function of his pots, is unmatched. … Continue reading "In Memory of Frank Willett, 1929-2020"
NMPCA’s 2018 Armstrong grant was awarded to The Potters Guild of Los Cruces to assist them in purchasing Chinese porcelain works of art for the ultimate goal of developing a presentation on Chinese ceramics to enhance its understanding and appreciation by students of ceramics art, community art galleries and ceramic art organizations throughout New Mexico. NMPCA’s grant enabled The Potters… Continue reading "Armstrong Grant 2018"
Meet the Members: Byers & McCurry It’s not all bad news during the current pandemic. One silver lining is the return to New Mexico and NMPCA by Ed Byers and Holden McCurry. Ed & Holden left NM in February 2017 to be closer to family and pursue business opportunities. Missing friends, open sky, plenty of sun and space to roam… Continue reading "Byers & McCurry"
Ghost Ranch Fume Kiln by Judy Nelson-Moore On the last day of 2019, 3 potters and one friend gathered at Ghost Ranch to start up the first firing of the moved and remodeled fume kiln at the Ghost Ranch Pinon Pottery Studio. The day was preceded by difficulties. Two weeks previous, on December 13, 7 potters had assembled at the… Continue reading "Ghost Ranch Fume Kiln"
Award Jurors for Celebration of Clay 2020: Perspectives by Celebration of Clay CommitteeContact us at coc@nmpotters.org with questions New Date: July 31 – September 19, 2020Fuller Lodge Art Center (FLAC)Los Alamos, New Mexico The annual NMPCA Celebration of Clay exhibition is a “self juried” show, meaning members select work for entry that they feel is their best and which they feel… Continue reading "Award Jurors 2020 Celebration of Clay"
Jump Start Your Creativity and Visit a Show by Layne Vickers Smith Does your creativity need a jump start? One way to give yourself a shot in the arm is to visit an exhibition. For example, NMPCA member Juanita Dunn’s show last month in Santa Fe was an inspiration to many. Clay artists especially appreciated the techniques and inspiration behind… Continue reading "Jump Start Your Creativity and Visit a Show"
