WHAT'S NEWThank you to all who joined us for the 39th Annual Ceramic Showcase at the Oregon Convention Center, in partnership with the Gathering of the Guilds. Visit www.ceramicshowcase.com for more information and to continue to see the work artist included in the show.GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER!Please join us for an evening of community, art, and enjoyment to support the Oregon Potters Association. OPA is dedicated to growing opportunities for ceramic education in K-12 public schools in Oregon, building and supporting our community of artists, educators, and enthusiasts. This event will help fund and support our yearly goals and operations to grow and thrive. FOCUS ON DIVERSITY PANEL DISCUSSIONJoin 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. NOW ON DISPLAY!FOCUS ON DIVERSITY - ExhibitionFocus On Diversity is a curated group exhibition highlighting the stylistically diverse work of eight accomplished Oregon ceramic artists of color. FOCUS ON DIVERSITY Exhibiting Artists
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. The OPA Clay in Education Program works to bring clay to the public through a variety of making and learning experiences. | Renew your membership for 2022 Your donation to OPA directly supports our work including education to K-12 students and services to our members. SUBSCRIBEUPCOMING EVENTS
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CERAMIC SHOWCASEOur premiere event located at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. It's the Nation's largest ceramics show and sale, with over 180 clay artists participating in booths and gallery space. LEARN MOREToday's Featured MemberOPA Members: Log in to see the latest members only forum posts. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CERAMIC CLASS?Check out our Clay Educators Directory: Ceramic Instructors throughout Oregon and Southern Washington, offering ceramics, clay sculpture, and pottery classes at private studios and organizations, K-12 public and private school, community colleges, colleges and universities. BOARD MEETINGS
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