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Clay Pittsburgh serves to connect artists, students, collectors, and admirers of all things pottery and ceramic art in the Three Rivers region.

Click below to learn more about various sales events, exhibitions, learning opportunities, and online resources we have to offer:

I Love Ceramics

Find your next favorite potter. Learn about our Studio Tours, Artist Talks, Newsletter and discover work made just down the street — bowls, mugs, sculpture, and everything in between.

I Make Ceramics

Visit studios, talk shop, share ideas, studios space, kilns, learn, exhibit, do workshops, and connect with buyers who are looking for work like yours.

Artist applications are open for the 2026 Pittsburgh Potters Tour!

Saturday & Sunday — November 21st - 22nd

The Pittsburgh Potters Tour is a two-day sales event showcasing the work—and workspaces—of our city's vast, vibrant community of ceramic artists.

On this self-guided tour of ceramic studios located all throughout the city, visitors can purchase pottery and ceramic art directly from local makers, while enjoying a “behind-the-scenes” look at their studio space and creative process.

From cozy home set-ups to sprawling community art centers, each studio and the artists you’ll meet there have something unique to offer! Click here to learn more about last year’s lineup of 24 host studios, featuring the work of over 60 makers.

I came for one mug and left with a salad bowl, two bud vases, and a set of espresso cups. No regrets whatsoever. Every studio had something completely different and I loved meeting the artists behind the work. This is now my favorite fall weekend tradition.”

Rachel B - Columbus Ohio

Honestly one of the best gift shopping I’ve ever done. Unique, local, made by hand — you can’t beat it. I knocked out half my holiday list and had a blast doing it. The artists are the nicest people and love talking about their work.

Marcus T

Featured Artist – May, 2026

Britney Smith

Britney Smith is a talented artist, teacher, community organizer, and Pittsburgh native who currently serves as the Art and Design Program Director at Carlow University. Britney recently juried Clay Pittsburgh’s upcoming exhibition, “Home” — on view at the Clay Place Gallery, June 13th – August 9th.

Click below to learn more about Britney’s life, artistic vision, and studio practice!