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Potters Tour: November 21-22

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.

The Pittsburgh Potters Tour invites visitors to explore  20 studios and over 40 guest artists at ceramic studios across the region, meet local artists, and discover the creativity thriving within Pittsburgh’s pottery community. This self-guided experience offers a unique opportunity to see where ceramics are made, purchase work directly from makers, and learn about the craft. Along the way, you’ll visit a wide variety of spaces—from bustling community art centers and professional production studios to intimate backyard and basement workshops—each offering its own glimpse into the world of clay. You may even discover a new favorite potter along the way.

Exhibition "Home"

June 14 to August 8

Theme:The theme is “works that speak to home,” – functional houseware or sculptural. “Home” will offer viewers a more expansive vision of what home might be, and provide artists of all levels an opportunity to showcase the diversity of their skill sets. 

Location:This show will be held at the Clay Place Gallery. 1 Walnut Street, Carnegie, PA,  from June 14th to August 8th. “Home” will be juried by local artist Britney Smith and curated by the exhibitions committee of Clay Pittsburgh. 

Acknowledgements: We thank all artists who participate by submitting work. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Standard Clay Company, as well, for their generosity in hosting this exhibition.

Calendar

TitleDate
Pittsburgh Potters Photography Workshop1788008400 Aug 29, 2026
Pittsburgh Potters Tour1795262400 Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
Exhibition HOME in Carnegie, PA1781352000 Jun 13, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026
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If you’ve ever walked into a Pittsburgh potter’s studio and fallen in love with a piece — held it, turned it over in your hands, brought it home and given it a permanent place on your shelf or table — then you already know what Clay Pittsburgh is about.

We exist to make those moments possible. By connecting the buying public with Pittsburgh’s extraordinary community of ceramic artists, we help collectors find their next favorite potter, help artists build sustainable careers, and help this city’s clay tradition grow and thrive.

Your donation keeps our annual Potters Tour free and open to everyone. It funds the exhibitions, artist talks, and studio gatherings where the public gets rare, intimate access to the people behind the work they love. It supports emerging potters at the start of their careers and celebrates established artists who have spent decades perfecting their craft.

Pottery isn’t just décor. It’s a relationship between maker and collector, between hand and clay, between an artist’s vision and your kitchen table. Clay Pittsburgh is where those relationships begin.

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Clay Pittsburgh Board Members

Erin Ward, Director

Bennett Graves President

Mark Silverman Vice President

Daniel Vito Treasurer

Christina Fisher Secretary

Bryce Hemington

Jennifer Ashwash

Liz Pultorac

Katy Leach

Audra Clayton

Scot Cornish

Jess Scutella

Arin Brenner

 

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