The Abstract Language of Ceramics: Group Show

April 10 – June 3, 2026
Reception: April 10, 6-9 PM

Ceramicists Karyn Gabriel, Mark Goudy, Kris Marubayashi, Liza Riddle, and Laura Van Duren are interested in creating geometric or biomorphic forms in clay that underline their pursuit of simple forms inspired by nature. Karyn Gabriel’s woven vessels and hangings merge the idea of fiber and weaving with the flexible nature of clay. Riddle’s modified cubes, hanging plinths, and circles use color sparingly to emphasize the beauty of cracks that form while drying. Marubayashi’s bowls and tall vessels have a sense of movement and balance, and employ natural textures and an earth-toned palette. Goudy’s current sculptures are modeled on mathematical equations, which he adapts on the computer, using new technology to design and create molded forms. Van Duren’s mixed media sculptures use found objects, fabric, and glycerin, and are closely related to her interest in dance and the body.

This exhibit is sponsored by Hollie Malamud & Chris Kelsch, and Helen McClosky, in memory of ceramicist Shelly Simon.

Assorted Flavors:
Pence Member Show

March 13 – April 16, 2026
Reception: March 13, 6-9 PM

The Pence Member exhibit celebrates the creativity of our organization’s members to participate in a non-juried exhibit of art. We invite you to view the diversity in the show as a wonderful sign of how ‘assorted’ we are in how we view the world, and in how we make art.

This exhibit is sponsored by HF Richardson.

Barbara Prodaniuk:
Myths in Mud

March 13 – April 26, 2026
Reception: March 13, 6-9 PM

Barbara Prodaniuk is a ceramic artist whose work is inspired by the forest, meadows, and waterways surrounding the Truckee area. She explores the stories carried by the creatures and artifacts found in these environments through layered surfaces, organic textures, and sculpted imagery. Her recent series of work is part of an ongoing dialogue with the natural world and illustrates how closely we are woven into the tapestry of the land and creatures around us.

This exhibit is sponsored by Kim Ohlson & Allen Barnes.

Please be aware that this exhibit is located in our upstairs gallery. Access may be slightly limited due to occasional events and classes that occur in this space. To ensure that your visit and enjoyment of this exhibit is not interrupted, please refer to our Programs page.

Julie Bernadeth Crumb:
Family Style

April 4 – May 17, 2026
Reception: April 10, 6-9 PM

In Family Style, artist Julie Bernadeth Crumb traces her movement through the Filipinx diaspora in Northern California through a collection of screenprints and film. Her body of work is dedicated to her grandmother, Virgie, and the limited time she spent in America before the pandemic. Through screenprinting and emulsion lifts, she reconstructs moments from that time and explores themes of cultural inheritance, personal identity, and the pressures of American assimilation.