Dear supporters of the Studio Potter Journal, We are thrilled to announce a momentous addition to our esteemed organization - a leader, a visionary, and a driving force in the world of arts and culture. Please join us in welcoming our new Executive Director, Victoria Jimpson-Fludd, who brings a… Read More

Many artists will have to reconcile the role and relevance of their work at some point in their creative lives. This has been, and will continue to be, a line of query that continues to baffle me, though. The Maya Angelou passage, "A bird does not sing because it has an answer; it sings because it… Read More

I confess that I have little interest in social media. It’s not so much my dislike of comparison culture and FOMO (fear of missing out); or decreased face-to-face interactions; or the spread of misinformation; or cyberbullying and online harassment; or negative mental health effects; or addiction… Read More

We are thrilled to share with you the recipients of our highly anticipated grant program! After careful consideration and evaluation, we have selected these exceptional apprenticeship teams who have demonstrated incredible dedication, innovative ideas, and impact within our ceramic community. Each… Read More

Studio Potter is thrilled to announce the arrival of a talented intern who will be joining our editorial team to contribute to our ongoing research and initiatives in the field of Latinx studies. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Miren Neyra Alcantara, who will be working closely with… Read More

Contemporary design, like a kaleidoscope of ideas, encompasses a diverse range of styles, materials, and perspectives. It is a celebration of the present, an ode to the ever-changing landscape of our lives, where tradition meets modernity, and boundaries are effortlessly pushed. Within this month’… Read More

POSITION TITLE: Executive Director Flexible work week 30 - 35 hours, remote Salary:              $50k or commensurate to experience   Application Deadline:      July 1, 2023   Start Date:              August 1, 2023 ABOUT STUDIO POTTER: Founded in 1972, Studio Potter (SP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit… Read More

May is a particularly wonderful month. Marking the beginning of warm weather in the Northern Hemisphere, nature is in bloom, the school year is concluding for many, sports fans enjoy playoffs and finals, and holidays like Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and Cinco de Mayo are just a few of the reasons… Read More

Our common human bond is the Earth. Ideas of care, hope, and action orbit this material and place. How can we build an empathetic relationship with our planet that is intrinsic to our conceptual and physical craft; how can we, through art, instill hope and belief that we can make a difference; how… Read More

More than a demonstration of technical prowess or material feats, I have long been interested in the social aspect of pots—functional objects that circulate and empower the user to express something about themselves, their personality, history, or identity. What caught my eye about the narrative… Read More