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You didn’t become a potter to work in isolation. You became one because of the clay, yes — but also because of the community. The shared kiln, the late-night studio conversations, the moment another potter looks at your work and just gets it.

Clay Pittsburgh exists for you.

We connect Pittsburgh potters with each other and with a buying public that is genuinely hungry for what you make. Our annual Potters Tour puts your work in front of collectors who are looking for their next favorite artist — and that artist could be you. Our exhibitions, artist talks, and potter-to-potter gatherings create the kind of relationships that lead to collaborations, sales, new ideas, and lasting friendships.

Whether you’re just starting out and looking for your footing, or you’ve been throwing for decades and want to deepen your roots in this city’s clay community, Clay Pittsburgh is where Pittsburgh potters come together.

Your donation helps us keep doing this work — growing the tour, hosting events, and building the infrastructure that helps local potters get seen, get connected, and get their work into the hands of people who will treasure it.

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Things we do

Studio Tours where you can sell your work.
Exhibitions
Workshops
Maintain a directory of local potters.
Mentor
Get together and have fun.
Connect potters who want to buy and sell stuff
Connect the buying public with you.
Connect you with other potters.

Taking part in this year’s Pittsburgh Potters Tour? The Promotional Toolkit has everything you need to bring buyers to your stop on November 21–22. You’ll find ready-made Instagram posts and captions, email wording, brochure tips, raffle details and selling tips, along with a short to-do list to get you started.

Upcoming events for artists

Announcing an open call:

Eberle Studios Pittsburgh Ceramics Showcase,

juried by Marcè Nixon-Washington!

We created an exhibit to include a diversity of artists in the greater Pittsburgh area who work with clay. The gallery at Eberle Studios is well known for displaying ceramics, pottery and sculpture. To learn more here is a link to our Gallery page.

All forms of art are welcome: functional or sculptural, vessels, wall hanging or pedestal ready. Each artwork must be made of or include ceramics. There is a maximum of 3 entries, and 2 photos are required per entry. Artworks can be for sale, or not for sale. The gallery will handle all sales, and artists will receive a 50% commission for their sold work.

Works must be dropped off at Eberle Studios, no shipped artwork will be accepted. All accepted entries will be provided with more details about the exhibit. The gallery address is: 229 E. 9th Ave, Homestead, PA, 15120

To apply, You must fill out this form, upload your pictures, and submit an application fee. The application deadline is October 29, and the application fee is $20, to be paid using this link. More info on our website here is the link.

Opening Reception and Clay Pittsburgh Potluck Party!

The Pittsburgh Ceramics Showcase opening will be Sat. November 14th from 4-9pm, in conjunction with a Clay Pittsburgh Potluck Party. Bring a dish and a friend to celebrate the exhibition and see the ceramics studio workspace. Spread the word!

About the Juror:

Marcè Nixon-Washington is a multidisciplinary artist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She received her BFA from West Virginia University with a focus in Africana Studies. Marce is currently finishing her MFA at Tyler School of Art and Architecture (May 2026).

Her work has been exhibited at Companion Gallery, Concept Art Gallery, Eutectic, The Carnegie Museum of Art, and The Mufei Gallery in Jingdezhen, China. Marcè has been granted residencies at The Archie Bray Foundation, The Manchester Craftsman Guild, Haystack Mountain School of Craft, 1Hood, and the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Media.

Marcè has been published in The TABLE magazine and Ceramics Monthly. She was awarded the Black Art Life Award by the Black Transformative Arts Network for her work with black and brown youth. In 2024, she made history as the youngest artist to be invited to exhibit at the NCECA ANNUAL!

This brand new exhibit will be on view during the Clay Pittsburgh Potters Tour and throughout the holiday season. Emerging artists are encouraged to apply!