Celebrating fifteen years of ceramic excellence, the Workhouse Clay International 2025 brings together 50 dynamic works selected from over 220 entries submitted by artists across 21 states and the District of Columbia. This nationally juried exhibition showcases the breadth of contemporary ceramic art—from refined functional ware to experimental sculptural forms.

Curated by acclaimed ceramicist and painter Hillary Kane, the show highlights both technical mastery and conceptual depth within the medium.

Reception: Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Vulcan Gallery, Building W-16, 1st Floor
Admission: Free and open to the public

Juror Awards:

• 🥇 First Place – Jessie Kristy (MD)
  Sovereignty (2023) – Glazed coiled stoneware, a meditation on self-reliance.

• 🥈 Second Place – Brian Grow (VA)
  Porcelain Basket Series #17 – Thrown and altered, wood/soda fired porcelain.

• 🥉 Third Place – Stephen Heywood (FL)
  Serving Trough – Wheel-thrown, reduction-cooled wood-fired stoneware.

• 🎖 Honorable Mentions – Linda Ganstrom (KS), David Newquist (VA)

Juror’s Note:
“Incredible talent, technical diversity, and powerful storytelling—this show offers a glimpse into the evolving language of clay today.” — Hillary Kane