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New work up by Ashwini Bhat! This is from “Earth Under Our Feet", performance and installation. The title is from the notebooks of George Oppen, an American Objectivist poet, who wrote, “The earth under our feet; we are not asked to begin nowhere.” https://artaxis.org/artist/ashwini-bhat/

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Please join us in welcoming N. Dia Webb to Artaxis. Drawing from both digital fabrication and traditional craft, Webb examines how technology reshapes human identity, emotion, and myth. Learn more at https://artaxis.org/artist/n-dia-webb/

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Sam Briegel - Featured Artist Artist Statement: In my work, I use the shared vocabulary between the body and the vessel to explore the emotional and cultural landscapes of clothing and the body, embracing the inherent tension between self-acceptance and societal expectations. I make functional porcelain pieces inspired by clothing and the garment-m

Sam Briegel's Artaxis Shop just launched with 10 new works! Proceeds support both a great artist and our nonprofit mission to inspire the next generation of clay makers around the world. Find Sam's Artaxis Shop at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/sam-briegel

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Launching TODAY at 12pm EST, our next Artaxis Shop by Featured Artist, Sam Briegel! We have 10 of Sam's new works that become available when the shop launches, so stay tuned to ShopArtaxis.org so you don't miss it! 

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Meet 2026 Artaxis Fellow, Nadia Rosales! Her work centers on ritual, memory, and identity through bold surface decoration, exploring how we customize functional surfaces in response to our physical and cultural environments. Congratulations Nadia!

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Meet 2026 Artaxis Fellow, Arianne Murray! Arianne centers her practice upon investigating the complexities of intersectionality within personal expression, implementing figure sculpture, pottery, and jewelry making into her exploration of Black girlhood and nostalgia. 

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We are thrilled to announce Arianne Murray and Nadia Rosales as our 2026 Artaxis Fellows! Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! A special thank you to Haystack Mountain School of Crafts for their continued support!

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Please join us in welcoming Ryan Osborne to Artaxis. As a native of Kingsport, Tennessee, a relatively small town just above and to the right of the Great Smoky Mountains, Ryan Osborne grew up being attracted to the natural world around him. https://artaxis.org/artist/ryan-osborne/

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We're happy to welcome Angela Okajima Kempinas to Artaxis. Find Angela's new Artaxis page at https://artaxis.org/artist/Angela-Okajima-Kempinas/

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Please join us in welcoming Grace Edwards to Artaxis. Grace is a ceramic artist from Iowa, whose work explores the inherent sweetness of life by pulling from sensory experiences across time. Learn more at https://artaxis.org/artist/grace-edwards/

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We're excited to launch our next Featured Artist, Hayne Bayless! We have 12 of Hayne's new works, fresh out of the kiln. Proceeds support both the artist and our mission to inspire the next generation of clay makers worldwide. https://shopartaxis.org/collections/hayne-bayless

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Artaxis member, Charles Snowden just updated his page with new work. Using symbolic imagery from antiquity and everyday life, Charles Snowden’s ceramic sculptures reflect on the cycles of life and death. Learn more at https://artaxis.org/artist/charles-snowden/

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20 years! Today, Artaxis reached a milestone we're incredibly proud of—20 years of connecting and supporting ceramic artists worldwide. Thank you to every member, donor, and supporter who has been part of this journey. Here's to many more years!

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We're happy to welcome Patrick Ryan to Artaxis. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Patrick creates hybrid forms that explore the intersection of technology and the human body, confronting questions of mortality and posthuman evolution through clay. https://artaxis.org/artist/patrick-ryan/

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And we're LIVE with Paul Maloney's Artaxis Shop! We're thrilled to launch this collection of 10 of Paul's new works, fresh out of the kiln. Check out Paul's Artaxis Shop now at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/paul-maloney

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Last chance to grab one of Sasha Barrett's pieces from the Artaxis Shop! Born and raised in Sumy, Ukraine, Sasha lives in Idaho and works at Boise State University. Proceeds support both the artist and our nonprofit educational programming. https://shopartaxis.org/collections/sasha-barrett

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Kate Marotz updated her Artaxis page. "The role of ceramic pots in daily life serves as a source of inspiration in my continued exploration of functional ware." Learn more at https://artaxis.org/artist/kate-marotz/

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Assistant Professor, Ceramics (Tenure Track) - Kansas City Art Institute • Artaxis.org The Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) seeks a collaborative and visionary colleague for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Ceramics appointment,

Heads up ceramic job seekers! Kansas City Art Institute is hiring a tenure track position in ceramics. Find the post on Artaxis News now: https://artaxis.org/assistant-professor-ceramics-tenure-track-kansas-city-art-institute/

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Tenure Track Position in Ceramics at East Tennessee State University • Artaxis.org Join an innovative and creative community! The Department of Art & Design at East Tennessee State University seeks qualified candidates for a tenure

East Tennessee State University is hiring a tenure-track position in Ceramics. Check it out at https://artaxis.org/tenure-track-position-in-ceramics-at-east-tennessee-state-university/

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Join us in welcoming Josh Schutz. Josh's sculptures are self-portraits that explore power, performance, and self-image in an age defined by spectacle. Learn more at https://artaxis.org/artist/josh-schutz/

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New work by Japheth Asiedu Kwarteng! "The Dining with Mama and Dada series draws from “Abusua Kuruwa” - the Asante family pot that preserves hair, nails, and other belongings of relatives of the departed." https://artaxis.org/artist/japheth-asiedu-kwarteng/

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Brian R. Jones' Artaxis Shop is now LIVE! We have 11 of his new works available, and all proceeds support both the artist and our educational programming that inspires the next generation of clay artists around the world. Check it out at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/brian-r-jones

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Stayed tuned to the Artaxis Shop tomorrow at 12pm EST for the launch of Brian R. Jones' Featured Artist spot. We're thrilled to have a collection of his new work available, so don't miss it! There are so many gems, including this "Butter House"!

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Diane Arrieta recently updated her Artaxis page with new work. Diane writes, "At the heart of my practice lies a deep inquiry into the relationship between environmental change, material culture, and feminine resilience." Learn more at https://artaxis.org/artist/diane-arrieta/

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Margaret Kinkeade updated her Artaxis page! She writes, "My most recent body of work has been inspired by American quilts with a particular interest in the perfectly imperfect quilts created by the everywoman." Check it out at at https://artaxis.org/artist/margaret-kinkeade/

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On December 30th, Artaxis marks 20 years of connecting ceramic artists across 50+ countries. This Giving Tuesday, help us finish our anniversary year strong by making a donation at Artaxis.org/Donate (links in bio). Thank you!

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Alexander Thierry just updated his Artaxis page with images of new work. Thierry uses clay to talk about memory, time, and both personal and communal experiences. Find his updated Artaxis page at https://artaxis.org/artist/alexander-thierry/

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It’s the last week to shop the Artaxis Fundraising Sale!
You can still snag this beauty by Janny Baek and support the Artaxis community at the same time! You can also make a one time donation or join our patreon! More info on our site!
Final day to buy: Giving Tuesday (12/2). Don’t miss out!

We're happy to welcome Amy Halko to Artaxis. She writes, "My aim as a maker is to engage the user and offer a slow reveal of unexpected surprises." Learn more and find Amy's new Artaxis page at https://artaxis.org/artist/amy-halko/

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Artaxis member, Elliott Kayser recently updated his Artaxis page. Elliott has always had a passion for sculpting animals, and the latest body of work is an exploration of animal vessels, often inspired by fatherhood. https://artaxis.org/artist/elliott-kayser/

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