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Events

Contemporary Porcelain: from Tradition to Innovation

March 21 @ 10:00 am - May 23 @ 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: March 21, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Contemporary Porcelain: From Tradition to Innovation explores the enduring legacy of porcelain while showcasing the bold ways artists are redefining this

Elements of Mechanisms

March 21 @ 10:00 am - May 23 @ 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: March 21, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Elements of Mechanisms examines the intersection of form, function, and movement through works that draw inspiration from mechanical systems and engineered

Community Arts Spring Showcase: Pimlico Medical Detectives Program

March 21 @ 10:00 am - May 23 @ 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: March 21, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm The Community Arts Spring Showcase honors the creativity, perspectives, and shared stories of our vibrant community. This season’s showcase also highlights

“Volumes” NCECA’s 60th Annual Conference

March 25 @ 9:00 am - March 28 @ 5:00 pm
Baltimore Clayworks is excited to attend NCECA’s 60th conference, Volumes, in Detroit, Michigan, March 25 – 28, 2026. Baltimore Clayworks’ Schedule @ NCECA NCECA Gallery Expo Hall Artist Talks at

Virtual Artist Talk with Janathel Shaw

March 31 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create! Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are

Deadline to Apply for Baltimore Clayworks Residency Programs

April 1 @ 11:59 pm
Long-term Artists Residencies (1-3 years) Our long-term residencies offer early to mid-career artists the opportunity to develop their work in a dynamic community environment for one to three years. The selection of

Spring Plant Pots Sale

May 8 @ 10:00 am - June 20 @ 5:00 pm
Celebrate the return of spring with Baltimore Clayworks’ Annual Spring Plant Pots Sale! Discover a vibrant selection of handmade ceramic planters, vases, and pots created by our talented community of

Baltimore Clayworks at Cylburn Arboretum’s Market Day 2026

May 8 @ 5:00 pm - May 9 @ 2:00 pm
Join us at Market Day, May 9th, 2026 for a beloved community gathering, plant and craft sale that’s been a Baltimore tradition for 58 years! Party on the Porch: Friday,

Virtual Studio Tour with Katherine Pon-Cooper

May 12 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create! Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are

Visiting Artist Workshop: Telling a Story Through Soft-Slab and Figure with Janathel Shaw

May 16 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Do you have a love for story telling or are you curious about the message that inspired a favorite work of art? Join artist Janathel Shaw for a one-day (7 hours)

Virtual Studio Tour with Brady Fanning

May 19 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create! Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are

Clay from the Classroom

June 6 @ 10:00 am - June 20 @ 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Clay from the Classroom is our annual exhibition celebrating the talent and triumphs of our students and their instructors, featuring

Opening Reception for “Clay from the Classroom”

June 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Clay from the Classroom is our annual exhibition celebrating the talent and triumphs of our students and their instructors, featuring beginner through advanced ceramic art from our various classes from

Visiting Artist Workshop: Hand Turned Ceramics with Paul Briggs

June 27 @ 10:00 am - June 28 @ 5:00 pm
Hand Turned Ceramics is an intermediate 2-day immersion into pinch-forming vessels. In this workshop participants will learn to move clay in a fashion similar to how it is pulled up

EMBARC Fellow Exhibition

July 4 @ 10:00 am - August 29 @ 5:00 pm
The EMBARC Fellow Exhibition at Baltimore Clayworks highlights the innovative work of the organization’s current EMBARC Fellow, Katherine Pon-Cooper, celebrating a year of artistic exploration, research, and creative growth. Through

Lormina Salter Fellow Exhibition

July 4 @ 10:00 am - August 29 @ 5:00 pm
The Lormina Salter Fellow Exhibition at Baltimore Clayworks celebrates the work of the current Lormina Salter Fellow, Brady Fanning, honoring a year of dedicated studio practice, research, and artistic growth.

Community Arts Summer Showcase

July 4 @ 10:00 am - August 29 @ 5:00 pm
The Community Arts Summer Showcase at Baltimore Clayworks celebrates the creativity, curiosity, and shared experiences of our vibrant community. Featuring work created in classes, workshops, camps, and community programs, the

Opening Reception for Fellowship Exhibitions

July 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us at Baltimore Clayworks for a celebratory evening marking the opening of three dynamic exhibitions: the Lormina Salter Fellow Exhibition, EMBARC Fellow Exhibition, and the Community Arts Summer Showcase.

Oktoberfest 2026

September 12 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm
Beer Steins and Wine Goblets Invitational Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Raise a glass and celebrate the art of the pour at Baltimore Clayworks’ annual Oktoberfest

New Kids On The Block

September 12 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm
Incoming Fellow and Resident Artists Show Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Baltimore Clayworks is proud to welcome a new generation of talent in New Kids On

Solo Exhibition by Ali Saunders

September 12 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm More information coming soon! About the Artist Ali Saunders is a ceramic artist from Boerne, Texas who makes functional pottery

Community Arts Fall Showcase

September 12 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Celebrate the creativity of our community at the Community Arts Fall Showcase! This seasonal exhibition highlights work created by participants

Shino Odyssey

September 12 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm
Juried by Matthew Hyleck Opening Reception: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Baltimore Clayworks is pleased to present Shino Odyssey, a juried exhibition celebrating the depth and diversity of Shino glazes. This

Virtual Artist Talk with Stacy Snyder

September 15 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create! Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are

Opening Reception for “Shino Odyssey”

September 19 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for the opening reception of Shino Odyssey, a juried exhibition exploring the expressive range and enduring allure of Shino glazes. Featuring ceramic artists from across the field, this

Visiting Artist Workshop: Constructing Meaning – Cups and Architectural Forms in Clay with Stacy Snyder

October 3 @ 10:00 am - October 4 @ 5:00 pm
In this workshop participants will explore and discuss the processes of throwing parts for constructed architectural forms such as butterdishes, complex vases, salt and pepper shakers, house shaped jars using

Winterfest 2026 and Annual Holiday Sale Preview Party

November 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$35 for members* | $45 for non-members and at the door Free for Exhibition Patron Members Kick off the holiday season in style! Join us for an exclusive Preview Party

Winterfest 2026

November 13 @ 10:00 am - December 23 @ 5:00 pm
Celebrate the holiday season with the gift of art for your loved ones! Our annual utilitarian ceramics holiday invitational, Winterfest 2026, features established and emerging ceramic artists. This exhibition is perfectly