by Carole Epp | Jul 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Join us next Friday, July 10, 2026, at NOON/ET right here on Instagram for a live conversation with Shikha Joshi, moderated by Antra Sinha.
Shikha Joshi: “My creative process results from the interplay between form and function. I like to create pots with strong shapes with the guiding principle of good functionality. I am drawn to the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi. Loosely translated, it means beauty in imperfection. I strive to create pieces that echo the earthy landscape reflecting the austere beauty of the natural world.
Experimenting with the chemistry of ceramic material in an electric kiln is the bedrock of my practice. My process consists of layering multiple glazes, incorporating a variety of soils and crushed rock, collected in my travels, directly on the surface of my pots. The results evoke the same natural elements that inform and inspire my work. Reimagining possibilities from electric firing continues to guide my journey and evolution as a potter.”
Shikha Joshi is a studio potter based in Round Rock, Texas. Born and raised in New Delhi, India, she began ceramics through community classes and workshops in the United States. Her work has been featured at galleries, Companion, Charlie Cummings Gallery, and ClayAKAR, and is included in permanent collection of the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. Joshi has been published in Ceramics Monthly, Surface Design for Ceramics, and 500 Platters. She has taught workshops nationally and internationally and serves on the board of The Studio Potter and on the advisory board of the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.
Join us on Instagram Live on July 10!
by Carole Epp | Jun 4, 2026 | call for entry, Uncategorized
Expressions of Interest are now open for exhibitions scheduled between January and June 2027. Montsalvat welcomes proposals from solo artists, collectives, independent curators, and community groups working across a wide range of practices.
KEY DATES:
EOI Opens: 25 May 2026
EOI Closes: 1 July 2026
We are a heritage arts precinct where exhibitions sit within an active cultural environment of making, education, public programming, seasonal visitor activity, and site-wide engagement.
To Apply: montsalvat.com.au/our-venues/apply-to-exhibit/
by Carole Epp | May 20, 2026 | residency opportunity
Yaddo is a nonprofit retreat for artists in Saratoga Springs, New York. Our mission is to nurture the creative process by providing an opportunity for writers and artists to work without interruption in a supportive environment.
We offer residencies to professional creative artists working in the following disciplines: literature, choreography, film, musical composition, painting, performance art, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video. Artists apply individually. They are selected by panels of professional artists without regard to financial means.
Tertiary to our core mission, we build an engaged audience for the work of Yaddo artists and share arts programming, educational opportunities, and other resources with our local community and beyond. We are committed to a sustainable future for Yaddo.
Apply
by Carole Epp | May 6, 2026 | to read
Sharif Farrag’s work on view with Jeffrey Deitch at Frieze Los Angeles 2026. Photo by Charles White/JW Pictures. Courtesy of the artist and Jeffrey Deitch, New York and Los Angeles.
“But the question remains as to whether prices remain modest for ceramics despite the lengthy tradition and the current acceptance of the material in high-art venues.”
One of those art world articles for those interested in the prices ceramics are going for these days in the art market.
Read the full article:
– By – Brian Boucher for Artnews
Drop your thoughts in the comments.
by Carole Epp | Apr 28, 2026 | call for entry, residency opportunity
Announcing the inaugural Oak Spring Fellowship for Distinction in Fine Crafts & Design.
Generously supported by Tiffany & Co., this fellowship supports early-career makers and designers across disciplines such as fiber and textiles, wearable designs, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, furniture design, and more.
The award includes a $10,000 grant and a 2-5 week residency at Oak Spring Garden Foundation.
🗓️Apply by May 31, 2026 Full details here.
