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| Gallery Talk By Eric Mindling Location: Living Threads 1610 Lena St D, Santa Fe, NM 87505 May 23, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Cost $25.50 |
Description: Author and lecturer, Eric Mindling, spent two decades working with the traditional, indigenous potters of Oaxaca, Mexico. In this talk he shares stories and insights about what he learned in that time of deep immersion. Subtle and silent teachings; absorbed, not spoken, ways of being and doing that have evolved in the potters' hand's over four thousand years of practice. That practice is not only the work of turning clay into a usable vessel, but also the practice of crafting life into its best expression as part of the way one makes their living. In this time-gathered knowing lays the deep functionality and the invisible teachings of the old time potters of Oaxaca. Fine art documentary photographer, author and entrepreneur, Eric Mindlinghas written two books that share insights into traditional knowledge; Fire and Clay, The Art of Oaxacan Pottery and Oaxaca Stories in Cloth. He co-created the first ever traveling exhibition focused on the potters of indigenous Mexico. Eric lives in Santa Fe, is co-owner of Living Threads Studio and board member of the International Folk Art Market.
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| Celebration of Clay 2026 hosted by New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists and Santa Fe Community College Visual Arts Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico Opening Reception March 5, 4-6 pm Preview Gallery and People's Choice Voting Exhibit Open from March 5 to April 8, 2026 (Closed March 30 to April 3 for Spring Break) |
For centuries, perhaps from the beginning, people have felt the spirits embodied in clay vessels and images --- spirits that speak of the earth, the hearth, community and the heavens. Clay vessels and images, from crude earthenware to fine china, evoke the memories of all who have used and treasured them. These powerful spirit homes may be broken to release a spirit, included in burials to sustain a journey to the next world, become receptacles for miscellaneous treasures, carry food to the homeless, or lovingly pass to the next generation. They are physical and spiritual homes that inspire and sustain, from that just right mug in your hand to that sculpture whose power feeds your soul. We live in a time of risk to both our physical and spiritual concepts of home - the roof over our head, our planet, our country, the community we share, the spirit that animates us. How does clay speak to both the risk of loss and the spirit of hope and community it has always represented? |
The Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery has been sought as venue for COC by NMPCA for a few years because of its connection to a vibrant ceramic arts community there. One of this year's jurors will be Elizabeth Hunt, Program Head Ceramics. The Visual Arts Gallery is a hallmark of the SFCC School of Art and Design with its many windows and large, circular footprint. Scheduled specifically to be open during the semester, the larger school community will be prime audience for our exhibition this year.
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| Join us for our Annual MeetingDid you miss the Annual Meeting! |
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Clay Connections Returns! |
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| The Clay Studio Tour The Clay Studio Tour is but one of the benefits of NMPCA membership. Take a gander at member clay arrays here: https://www.nmpotters.org/ClayStudioTour We have been sharing those pages from the website to Facebook and Instagram - once a week. If your page has not been showcased yet, look for an email from me before the end of the year to schedule. If you don’t have a Clay Studio Tour page, but want one, visit here for directions: https://www.nmpotters.org/studio-tour-instructions. |
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The goals of the New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists are to promote excellence and creativity in the clay arts, and to further their understanding and appreciation throughout New Mexico. To support these goals, we foster educational programs, arrange exhibition opportunities, and provide a communication forum for the exchange of ideas, information and inspiration.
We are a statewide organization with member in Taos, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Cuba, Las Cruces and throughout the state.
NMPCA is a 501c3 organization.
nmpotters.org | Our Mailing Address: PO Box 26811, Albuquerque, NM 87125
We call ourselves the NMPCA!
