WHAT'S NEW

November 21-December 31
Open daily: 11am-6pm
Location: 300 SW Yamhill Street, Downtown Portland

For a limited time, Ceramics Northwest gallery - featuring unique work from over 40 OPA members - is returning to Downtown Portland! You can find lovely, handmade gifts for friends, family or even yourself. Whether it’s for the home or garden, we have a variety of pieces for you to choose from. We’re open every day – Nov. 21-Dec. 31 – from 11am-6pm, closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas. Credit/debit cards accepted; no cash in store.

We thank you for shopping handmade & local, as well as supporting working artists and the OPA!

FOCUS ON DIVERSITY PANEL DISCUSSION

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Join us in celebrating the ceramic work of Tea Thanhbinh Duong, John Hasegawa, Veronica Arquilevich Guzmán, Lily Liu, Dwayne Sackey, Linda Dalal Sawaya, Anshula Tayal in conversation about the intersection of their cultural roots and clay practice, in conjunction with Focus on Diversity, an exhibit at the Governors Mansion, Salem, OR.

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FOCUS ON DIVERSITY - Exhibition

Focus On Diversity is a curated group exhibition highlighting the stylistically diverse work of eight accomplished Oregon ceramic artists of color.

Exhibiting Artists

Kimberly Ota | Dwayne Sackey | Veronica Arquilevich Guzmán

John Hasagawa | Linda Dalal Sawaya | Lily Liu Tea

Thanhbinh Duong | Anshula Tayal

The exhibition is at the Governor’s Mansion in Salem, OR and will be on display for an entire year. October 8th 2021- 2022

Visitors will be provided with a curators statement that introduces and describes the show and the artist’s work.

We look forward to scheduling celebratory events when COVID protocols allow.

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Mon, November 21, 2022 11:00 AM

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Mon, November 21, 2022 11:00 AM

300 SW Yamhill St.
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