Spotlight on the Ceramics Studio
Exhibition: January 14 – March 14, 2026
Reception & Awards Announcement: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1pm-3pm | Learn more…
Location: Community Gallery
Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
This spotlight exhibition celebrates the work created in our ceramics studio over the past year, showcasing the range of artists who bring the space to life, including students, teaching artists, and guest artists.
Juror’s Statement:
I am impressed by the wide range of artistic ideas expressed in the ceramics submitted to Richmond Art Center’s Spotlight on the Ceramics Studio.
Particularly notable are the combined media pieces by Jason Henry and Diana Lawrence, thought-provoking sculptures that earn Artistic Merit Awards. Well done to these artists.
Figurative works by Cherrie Ninnis and Alex Martinez explore different aspects of the human condition, expressing whimsical, playful, and introspective emotions. Martinez’s piece stands out for its exceptional glaze work.
Holly King’s necklace, Aloha Dreams, recalls a Hawaiian lei. Immaculately crafted, it transforms clay shapes into a delicate and compelling artistic statement.
Other highlights include Colleen Ngo’s Trompe L’oeil cardboard box, demonstrating keen observational skill, and Stella Breslin’s double-chamber stoneware vessel, inspired by ancient pre-Columbian culture, which is beautifully executed.
Congratulations to all the artists who submitted work to the exhibition. Embrace the joy of making ceramics!
– John Toki
John Toki is a ceramic artist and educator based in Richmond, California, known for his large-scale, nature-inspired sculptures and contributions to contemporary ceramics.
Artists: Pamela Baron, Mona Bernstein, Gay Boynton, Stella Breslin, Rebecca Carroll, Larry Craighill, Nathan Fariss, Angelica Full Moon, Michal Gadish, Jason Henry, Persis Howe, Rachel Katz, Holly King, Kyle Knobel, Diana Lawrence, Allison Mallory, Alex Martinez, Dina Murakawa Pecceu, Cherie Ninnis, Colleen Ngo, Stefan Sittler, Hanneke Steenmetz, Phoebe Tanner, Geneva Thompson, Jessica Tsoi Bohorquez, Kaelen Van Cura, Jennifer Wachter, Leslie Weinberg
Top Image: Alex Martinez, Zapata, 2025, Bee mix with iron oxide and clear glaze
