Ceramics Biennial 2024: A National Juried Exhibition at Guilford Art Center

Warspers in the Tar Swayng by Jake Boggs

Guilford, CT — Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce its newest gallery exhibition, entitled Ceramics Biennial 2024: A National Juried Exhibition, from June 28 – Aug 4 in the gallery at Guilford Art Center. All are invited to the Opening Reception on Friday, June 28, 5-7pm.

This exhibition presents contemporary works in clay, both functional and non-functional, by over 40 American artists from across the nation. It represents a fascinating overview of the variety of ways ceramic artists further craft traditions, explore innovative approaches, and utilize this ancient medium for creating compelling new works.

Ceramics Biennial 2024 is juried by renowned ceramic artist Kathy King, who is an active studio artist in the Boston area and the Director of the Ceramics Program and Visual Arts Initiative at the Office for the Arts at Harvard.

"It's fantastic to work with Kathy King to present this national overview of ceramic practice today," says Guilford Art Center Executive Director Maureen Belden. "Her keen involvement with this field has yielded a vibrant exhibition this year. GAC has long been a stronghold of ceramics instruction, and this biennial presentation of national work provides great context for our program." 

Entrance to the gallery is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday,10am-4pm and Sunday,12-4pm.

Opening reception: Friday, June 28, 5-7pm, free and open to the public.

For more information contact the Guilford Art Center at 203-453-5947 or www.guilfordartcenter.org.

Artwork images attached courtesy of the artists:

“Sivatherium Wall Clock” by Ariel Bowman

“Warspers in the Tar Swayng” by Jake Boggs