Beth and I made the move to Merced in February 2022 and I have been busy creating a new studio and settling into The Central Valley vibe.

My son in law, Jason Burge remodeled our kitchen, refloored my garage studio and built a kiln shed roof with electrical for kilns and outdoor studio space.

The Carnegie Art Center in Turlock has chosen my work for inclusion in museum exhibitions plus accepted a new piece for their auction, as I try to get my foot in the Valley art scene door.

Carnegie Arts Center
250 N Broadway
Turlock, CA 95380

Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
10 am - 5 pm

Beth and I are moving to California to live near our daughter in Merced, where she is a professor at the University of California. I will take the opportunity to teach a segment on clay minerals and ceramic technology in Claire's Geology class called "Rock to Rock."

It is time for reinvention in this new (hopefully) post-Covid world. I will be setting up a new studio in our quiet cul de sac neighborhood with ample space plus lemon and lime trees. New work will ensue.

Meanwhile, this property in beautiful downtown Arbor Heights will be in good hands with a new owner. Deb Schwartzkopf, founder of RAT CITY STUDIOS in White Center, is expanding into this facility beginning March 1st, 2022. She and her crew will offer classes for all levels, skill-building workshops, a firing service for local potters, artist studios, and a specialty shop featuring local and national artists.

I am delighted that our efforts to bring local art to our neighborhood will continue to thrive, and I hope the community will welcome them.

Leon Lowman and special guest artist, Kate Anthony, open their painting show on Sunday, January 5th at 5-8pm. 

Reeve Washburn, West Seattle Art Walk Coordinator, interviewed me in the gallery last week, then wrote a bang up piece of literature.  Maybe I said some of this, but  I didn't sound as eloquent as when Reeve writes it down.
Check it out:
https://wsartwalk.org/2019/11/08/business-spotlight-brace-point-pottery/

This week I got to talk with Pat Pauley on  her great Art On the Radio show on KKNW 1150 AM this week.  You can hear the interview as a Podcast at https://1150kknw.com/archives/artbeat-northwest/

Diane and I installed the Fall Foliage show last night and it looks terrific.  Kassie Hennessey's clay sculptures glisten under the gallery lights.  P.A. Mathison has filled the gallery walls with a burst of fall color. 

Starting April 1st, we are hosting the artists of Alki Arts.  The exhibit runs all month and can be viewed during normal business hours Tues-Sat 10-5.  Join us for "Opening Night" reception Sunday April 9th between 4-8 pm to meet the artists