All-Ohio Ceramic Invitational brings the state's best to Heights Arts

Ceramic artist Yumiko Goto creates a swirl-pattern vessel. Photo by Courtney Young 

The All-Ohio Ceramics Invitational at Heights Arts, 2175 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, begins with an opening reception on Friday, Sept. 6, 6–9 p.m., and runs through Saturday, Oct. 19. This landmark exhibition, organized by Tom Huck, curator of University Hospital’s art collection, is the largest exhibition to date for the 13-year-old nonprofit gallery. Exploring the diversity of clay, it showcases ceramic works from 30 artists in northern Ohio and throughout the state, with contrasts in scale, clay bodies, firing ranges, glazing techniques, and execution.

"We are particularly excited," said Huck, "to introduce a recognized group of artists from the outlying regions of the state and exhibit their work for the first time in the Cleveland area. This exhibition not only highlights some of Ohio’s talented ceramists but also provides a perspective on ceramic art and its place in today’s contemporary art market."

Participating artists include: Chris Breuer, Diana Bjel, Kristen Cliffel, Stephanie Craig, Megan Dull, Josh Foy, Bonnie Gordon, Yumiko Goto, Sharon Grossman, Rebecca Harvey, Amy Krusinski-Sinbondit, Eva Kwong, Elaine Lamb, Andrea LeBlond, Todd Leech, Clay Leonard, Paul Linhares, Lynne Lofton, Kirk Mangus, Missy McCormick, Jenny Mendes, Sandy Miller, Judith Salomon, Brian Sarama, Luke Sheets, Adam Shiverdecker, Kaname Takada, Donna Webb, Mark Yasenchack, and Theresa Yondo.

The exhibition includes functional works as well as sculptural and vessel-inspired pieces.

In addition to presenting six annual special exhibitions, Heights Arts sells works by many of Northeast Ohio’s top artists working in glass, ceramics, jewelry, and other media. Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday 1:30–9:30 p.m. For more information call 216-371-3457 or visit www.heightsarts.org.

Rachel Bernstein

Rachel Bernstein is the executive director of Heights Arts.

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Volume 6, Issue 9, Posted 1:51 PM, 08.30.2013