On September 26, 2023, Stephen Fabrico, 75, of Bloomington, NY, died after suffering from dementia for many years. Raised in East Northport, NY, Stephen enlisted in the Navy at age 18. He served on an aircraft carrier, traveling around the world during the Vietnam War.  In 1973, after being… Read More

There is something edgy about the thematic title “Flirting with Disaster.” Whether ceramic artist or typical civilian, each of us edges into territories of disaster: one missed paycheck, one rushed kiln, or, for the more comical of us, pasta sauce on a white business shirt with two client meetings… Read More

When I set out to curate this month's issue, I sought to explore how ceramic artists "enshrine" the people, places, memories, and visual culture that we hold so dear. Mexican folk art and the shrines of the Arizona borderlands are a visual influence for artist Lisa Marie Barber in her narrative… Read More

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