NCECA Exhibitions

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Pewabic: Detroit's Pottery

See where Pewabic's ceramic work is produced onsite in our National Historic Landmark studios during a free strolling tour. Stop in to shop our collection of original handcrafted ceramics along with ceramic art by over 50 artists from Michigan and beyond. Explore the Pewabic story and our collection of historic ceramics in the second floor museum galleries.

During your visit explore the second floor museum to explore Pewabic: Detroit’s Pottery, which showcases over 120 years of Pewabic history. View a selection of the Pewabic Archival Collection on display in the museum including historic arts and crafts era pottery, tiles, adornaments, materials, early iridescent glazes, vibrant uranium glaze vessels, and more.

Outside in the Pewabic Courtyard explore the Education Studio kiln yard and join Pewabic in celebrating the life and work of our friend Ben Chamberlain, a longtime Pewabic staff member and beloved Potter, Kiln-builder, Educator, and charcuterie enthusiast, in the Ben Chamberlain Memorial Exhibition.

at the detroit historical museum

CENTERPOINT: MAPPING DETROIT’S CERAMIC LEGACY

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 - MONDAY, MAY 4

Curated by Kimberly Luther.

ADDRESS: 5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit

WED – SAT 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, SUN 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

This exhibition traces Detroit’s deep history with clay and the institutions that shaped it. From Pewabic Pottery’s early days in the Arts & Crafts Movement to the educational roots of the College for Creative Studies (CCS) and the innovations at Cranbrook Academy of Art, the story of ceramics in Detroit is one of artistry, community, and education.

The exhibition weaves together historic objects, archival material, and contemporary works to show how these places and people built a ceramics tradition that still influences Detroit artists today.

Pewabic Offsite Lectures

MARY STRATTON & HER PEWABIC POTTERY | At Huntington Place MARY STRATTON & HER PEWABIC POTTERY | At Huntington Place

Friday, March 27 at 3:30pm

Presented by Annie Dennis, this lecture explores the history and legacy of Mary Chase Perry Stratton, connecting her story to Pewabic’s continuing work today.

THE ENDANGERED MATERIALS PROJECT | At Huntington Place THE ENDANGERED MATERIALS PROJECT | At Huntington Place

Thursday, March 26 at 10AM

Co-presented by Alex Thullen and Annie Dennis. This lecture addresses dwindling ceramic material resources and the effort to document and memorialize them through watercolor paintings.

other exhibits of note

DEEP ROOTS, A2AC CERAMIC INVITATIONAL | Opening February 27 at the Ann Arbor Art Center DEEP ROOTS, A2AC CERAMIC INVITATIONAL | Opening February 27 at the Ann Arbor Art Center

Featuring former Pewabic Wheel Thrower and Educator Kayla Kirk.

ADDRESS: 115 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor
MON-SAT 10:00AM–7:00PM, SUN 10:00AM–6:00PM

Curated by Amanda Bialk, Julie Madden, and Deanne Neiburger.
A celebration of ceramic artists rooted to Ann Arbor. Jon Van Eck, Former Pewabic Wheel Thrower Kayla Kirk, Jenneva Kayser, Natalie Lui, Pi Benio, Yiu-Keung Lee, Brian Westrick, Savanah Conrad, Kate Tremel, Chris Kamykowski, Anastassia "Stassia" Fulmer

DIASPORIC DIALOGUES | Opening Sunday, March 1 at the Chloe Monroe Gallery DIASPORIC DIALOGUES | Opening Sunday, March 1 at the Chloe Monroe Gallery

Organized by Pewabic artist Joy Kin

ADDRESS: 9407 John R St, Detroit
MON-SAT: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM SUN: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

RECEPTION: March 26 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (open to the public)

Diasporic Dialogues is an exhibition inviting Queer Asian-American/Pacific Islander ceramic artists to explore the rich and multitudinous experience of being AAPI in America. Artists include Ayumi Horie, Micah Lewis-Văn Sweezie, Gloria Han, Tyler Quintin, Joy Kin, Holly Rose Moore, Kirin Krane, Sarantseseg Leroux, Mark Su, Sheldon Wong, and others.

IN SERIES: HERMANN, HARROW, BARALAYE | On view March 6 - March 28 at David Klein Gallery IN SERIES: HERMANN, HARROW, BARALAYE | On view March 6 - March 28 at David Klein Gallery

Organized by Pewabic Board Member Ebitenyefa Baralaye

Reception: Friday, Mar 27, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM

ADDRESS: 678 Livernois Street, Ferndale

TUES–SAT 12:00 PM– 5:30 PM

Through their practices, Marie T. Hermann, Del Harrow, and Ebitenyefa Baralaye explore how meaning unfolds not in isolation, but through repetition, variation, and relation.

ECHOES: CCS ALUMNI VOICES IN CLAY | On view March 20 - April 18 at College for Creative Studies Center Gallery ECHOES: CCS ALUMNI VOICES IN CLAY | On view March 20 - April 18 at College for Creative Studies Center Gallery

Curated by Claire Thibodeau

Featuring Pewabic artist Joy Kin

ADDRESS: 201 Kirby St, Detroit

TUES 11:00 AM–5:00 PM, WED–FRI 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, SAT 11:00 AM–5:00 PM

Echoes: Alumni Voices in Clay showcases dynamic works by CCS Ceramics alumni, highlighting how their unique
styles and experiences shape contemporary ceramics through functional, sculptural, and experimental
approaches.

SPEAKING VOLUMES | On view March 23 - March 29 at Still Life Ceramics Ferndale SPEAKING VOLUMES | On view March 23 - March 29 at Still Life Ceramics Ferndale

Featuring Pewabic artist Joy Kin

ADDRESS: 700 Livernois St, Ferndale
TUES-FRI 10:00AM–5:00PM (THU open until 8:00PM)

Organized by Lucas Pincer-Flynn
Speaking Volumes unites trans ceramic artists whose work explores and celebrates transitions. Through clay, we
resist 2025’s anti-trans laws, affirm identity, and create space for community, memory, and liberation. Beckett Chomyn, Brooklin Grantz, Kirin Kane, Joy Kin, Micah Lewis-Van Sweezie, Brennan Pincer-Flynn, Lucas Pincer-Flynn, Jai Sallay-Carrington, Sorrel Stone, Max Trumpower, Soso Capaldi

CERAMICS X FIBER | On view March 24-28 at the Boyer Campbell Building CERAMICS X FIBER | On view March 24-28 at the Boyer Campbell Building

Featuring Pewabic artists Josh Kochis, Avery Campbell, Willie Meister, Drew Davis, and former Pewabic Glazer José Arenivar-Gómez

ADDRESS: 6540 St. Antoine St, Detroit
TUE-SAT 10:00AM–5:00PM

Reception: Fri, Mar 27, 6:00PM–9:00PM

Organized by Jessika Edgar and Katie Shulman.

Through an open call, the organizers of Ceramics x Fiber created ceramics/fiber collaborative pairings. Artists were invited to collaborate on new work or generate pairings of existing work. Artists include Mark Vander Heide, Elise Martin, Gregory Tom, Heather Macali, José Arenivar-Gómez, Katie Shulman, Jessika Edgar, and additional ceramic/fiber artists.

POTSTICKERS POP-UP | On Wednesday, March 25 at Detroit Shipping Company POTSTICKERS POP-UP | On Wednesday, March 25 at Detroit Shipping Company

Featuring Pewabic artist Joy Kin

ADDRESS: 474 Peterboro St. Detroit, MI 48201

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

PotStickers Pop-Up features and celebrates queer Asian ceramics and local Asian American art.

More details to come.

CRANBROOK ALUMNI EXHIBITION IN DETROIT | On view March 25 - March 28 at Chrysler House CRANBROOK ALUMNI EXHIBITION IN DETROIT | On view March 25 - March 28 at Chrysler House

Curated by Alison Wong

Featuring Pewabic Board Member Ebitenyefa Baralaye

ADDRESS: 719 Griswold St, Ste 170, Detroit

WED–SAT 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. THURSDAY, MARCH 26 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Cranbrook Alumni Exhibition in Detroit is an international collection of Cranbrook alumni ceramic artists exploring materiality, scale, and emergence - framed by Detroit’s architecture. Artists include Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Cammi Climaco, Jessika Edgar, María Cecilia Ferrer, Laith Karmo, Beth Katleman, Addie Langford, B Scoba, Benjamin Teague, Wade Tullier, and more.