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
Kristyn Rohrer (they/she) is a ceramic sculptor born in Lancaster, PA. Through ceramic process, design, and storytelling, Kristyn takes ownership of their Mennonite upbringing and identity in creating their body of work, bringing a contemporary twist to the nostalgia of Pennsylvania Dutch culture. Kristyn received a B.A. in Sociology with minors in Ceramics and German from Kutztown University in 2018, and completed a Ceramic Arts post-baccalaureate program at West Virginia University in 2022. Kristyn has served as a resident artist at the Nampara Arts Cooperative (Morgantown, WV), ANG Pottery (Baltimore, MD), and Kutztown University (Kutztown, PA), and interned at The Clay Studio (Philadelphia, PA). Kristyn has exhibited ceramic work nationally since 2017 and will be the 2024-2025 Lormina Salter Fellow at Baltimore Clayworks.
