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Thank 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. 

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.

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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.

The OPA Clay in Education Program works to bring clay to the public through a variety of making and learning experiences.
Educating, inspiring and transforming lives through clay.

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