Participating Artists: Roz Adams, Avriva Alter, Linda Babat, Doreen Baskin, Daniel Ferri, Lisa Harris, Linda Hoffhines, Laurel Izard, Eric L. Jensen, Kelley Kessler, James Kouretas, Alan Lerner, Ellen Manfre, Robert Martin, Guy Nicol, Leslie Jay Orenstein, Mary Seyfarth, Edwin Shelton, Annette Siffin
The Clay Studio is excited to host a guest group exhibition spotlighting the talented artists from Lill Street Studio of Chicago. From September 10th through 30th, art enthusiasts can explore a diverse collection of ceramic works created by this renowned Midwest art center. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, September 10th, from 2 to 5 PM, offering a chance to meet fellow art lovers and appreciate the artistry on display. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 1-6 PM, and Saturdays, 11 AM to 4 PM. The exhibition features approximately thirty pieces from seventeen exceptional artists associated with Lill Street.
Established in 1975, Lill Street Studio has grown to become the largest ceramic art center in the Midwest. Housed in a beautifully repurposed former horse and carriage barn of the Chicago Railroad Systems, Lill Street boasts four classrooms, a dedicated gallery space, a shop, and provides facilities for over forty working artists. Founder Bruce Robbins envisioned the center as “a community where the public could witness the complete manufacturing and artistic process” of ceramics. This philosophy resonates deeply with The Clay Studio’s own mission, fostering a supportive environment for artists to flourish and educating the public about the ceramic arts. Lill Street‘s commitment to community engagement is further exemplified by Robbins receiving the City of Chicago Award for Business Support for the Arts for his innovative City Arts project, which brings ceramic art classes to eighteen Chicago public schools.
This exhibition marks the third in The Clay Studio’s series of exchange exhibitions, designed to foster artistic dialogue and collaboration across the nation. Collectives from various regions are invited to showcase their work at The Clay Studio, with reciprocal exhibitions planned at their home institutions. Previous successful exchanges have featured Baltimore Clayworks and the Washington (State) Potters Association. In an exciting continuation of this program, The Clay Studio is scheduled to exhibit at Lill Street in Chicago in March of 1990. This exchange underscores the shared values and artistic kinship between The Clay Studio and Lill Street, two institutions dedicated to advancing the ceramic arts and supporting a vibrant community of artists.
