Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are at the center of the mission of Baltimore Clayworks, and provide the organization with talent and innovation to inspire our community and to enliven the artistic impact of ceramics in our region. Their professional and personal networks provide a kaleidoscope of interactions with peers, galleries, and academic institutions, which keep the organization at the forefront of contemporary ceramic art.
Artist Bio
Mary Barringer received a BA in art from Bennington College, apprenticed with Michael Frimkess, and has been a studio artist since 1973, making both sculpture and functional pottery. Her work has been exhibited internationally, and she has taught widely at universities, art schools, and craft centers including Ohio University, Hartford Art School, Penland, and Anderson Ranch. She has written and lectured on the history of ceramics, and from 2004 until 2014 she served as editor of The Studio Potter journal. Since stepping down from that role, she has done freelance editing and writing along with her studio work. She lives and works in western Massachusetts.
