St Petersburg Pier
800 2^nd Avenue NE – at The Pier
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 821-6443
robertssm@urbanretail.com
http://www.stpetepier.com/

March 28^th – April 2^nd

Daily 10am-6pm.  Reception: Thursday Mar 31, 6-9pm

The Nautical Show

Dead Reckoning: Boats, Buoys, and Beyond - Shay Church, Pattie Chalmers, Gerit Grimm, Jeremy Hatch, Mathew McConnell, Peter Morgan, Adam Shiverdecker, Liz Zacher.  A nautically themed group exhibition that explores many different facets of seafaring and its surrounding myths.  Material approaches range from the site-specific mixed media installations, to commodified consumer products, to trompe l’oeil cast porcelain objects.  With diverse styles and methodologies, the invited artists examine many facets of man’s complex and storied relationship with the sea.  Organized by Peter Morgan.

 

Crystal Mirage Gallery
800 2^nd Ave NE – at The Pier
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 895-1166
info@crystalmirage.com
www.crystalmirage.com

March 15^th – April 15^th

Sun 11am-7pm; Mon-Thu 10am-8pm; Fri & Sat 10am-9pm.  Reception Mar 31, 5-9pm

Title: Whimsical Raku Pottery

Description: Narrative often satirical clay sculpture fired in raku or embracing the philosophy parameters are defined when producing the work, but allowing the dialogue with the fire is that one expects the unexpected and is open to a divergent result. The fire has the final word.

Artists: Nolan Windholtz, Andres Goff, Lynn Merhige

SHAPIRO’s Gallery
300 Beach Dr NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 894-2111
info@shapirogallery.com
www.shapirogallery.com

March 28^th – April 6th

Title: Structures

Hand built, slab constructed vessels and wall
sculptures.

Artist:  Susan M. Shapiro

Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 896-2667
robin@fine-arts.org
www.fine-arts.org

Dates: Mar 5-Apr 24

Place: Contemporary Ceramics by Jennifer Forsberg, Sarah Lindley, and Jaenne Quinn.

Exhibition Description: PLACE brings these three artists together for the first time. The objects and installations created for the exhibition will render notions of space with three complementary approaches; structure, form, and air. Organized by Sarah Lindley.

Artists: Jeanne Quinn, Jennifer Forsberg, Sarah Lindley

Entrance Fee with NCECA Name Badge: $5

The Ale and the Witch
An American “Craft” Brew Taphouse
111 2^nd Ave NE
Tower Plaza Courtyard
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 821 2533
thealeandthewitch@msn.com
www.thealeandthewitch.com

March 8th – April 7^th

1) Drink Up!

Tumblers, mugs, steins, cups, … With 32 craft beers on tap, it’s the perfect setting to try out your new purchase! Complimentary hand crafted beer with the purchase of a hand crafted drinking vessel.

Featuring the potters of Craftsman House — Stephanie Schorr & Branan Mercer.

 

32 beers on tap

Mindy Solomon Gallery
124 2^nd Ave NE
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 502-0852
mindy@mindysolomon.com
www.mindysolomon.com

March 12^th – April 30th

Wed-Sat 11am-5pm.  Reception Mar 31, 5-8pm

Florida Souvenirs: Sand, Surf and Sin from the Sunshine State - Sunkoo Yuh, John Byrd, Ray Gonzalez, David Hicks, Russell Biles, Wanxin Zhang, Ryan Labar, and selected artists.  Highlighting the quirky, tourist kitsch souvenir tradition that Florida is known for -for better or worse.  One conjures up images of pink flamingos and grassy knolls, Tropicana orange juice hula girls, sea shells, hanging chads and unpredictable tropical storms.  Apply this concept to a colorful pastel burst of sculpture that will celebrate the energy and personality of the Sunshine State.  Curated by Mindy Solomon.

Nelson Poynter Memorial Library
University of South Florida
7^th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 873-4094
schnur@nelson.usf.edu
www.nelson.usf.edu

March 28^th – April 2nd

Mon-Thu 8am-10pm; Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1pm-7pm.  Questions about parking contact 727-873-4480

Tidal Forces: The Old Wave

Exhibits focus on indigenous pottery and folkways found along the Florida peninsula during the years prior to first contact with Europeans. Displays will describe notable settlements in the Tampa Bay region and offer examples of pottery and other archeological pieces.

Lynn Merhige Gallery
216 4^th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 895-2797
lynn@lynnmergallery.com
www.lynnmergallery.com

Dates: Mar 19- April 9th 2011

Title: The Everenders

Exhibition Description: Self-reflection and reconsidered perceptions. The sculptors use ceramic and mixed media that expresses their understanding of the world. The artwork at first impression is guileless or whimsical but then having the affect of a Grimm Brothers’ story, the sensation of being both cradled and poked. The title “Ever-enders” is repurposing of a term from childhood, a bittersweet invitation to be included on the periphery, the role of the observer, standing on the edge of the action, the endless turner of the rope. Names of artists: Pattie Chalmers, Benjie Hue, Carmela Laganse

 

Florida Craftsmen
501 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 3
(727) 821-7391
info@floridacraftsmen.net
www.floridacraftsmen.net

March 11^th – April 30^th

Sang Roberson

Renowned for her lidded and soft-shouldered boxes, vessels, slab-constructed baskets or bags, ceramic artist Sang Roberson creates eloquent work. The subtle palette and organic quality of her pieces resonate from other cultures – particularly Pueblo Indian pots and pre-Colombian artifacts – and yet, are very much her own contemporary creations.

Hot and Humid

Highlights the talents from the hottest state in the US. Artists from the panhandle to the southern peninsula will exhibit work ranging from the sculptural to the functional.

Artists: Shannon Calhoun, Angela Dicosola, Nazare Feliciano, Rebecca Gilling, Ray Gonzales, Holly Hanessian, Bryan Hively, Judy King, Justin Lambert, Tim Ludwig, Tammy Marinuzzi, Victoria Martin, Chris Riccardo, Bonnie Seeman, McKenzie Smith, Nan Smith

Fluid: The New Wave of Celadon Artists

Each artist is steeped in the celadon tradition pushing forward into the future focusing on the vessel while exploiting a monochrome palette.

Artists: Ingrid Bathe, Steven Godfrey, Bryan Hopkins, Munemitsu Taguchi

Florida Holocaust Museum
55 5^th St S
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 820-0100
eblankenship@flholocaustmuseum.org
www.flholocaustmuseum.org

March 19^th – May 30th

Hours of Operation: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm every day
Thursdays extended hours until 8:00.
Last admission is 3:30pm and 7:00 on Thursdays.

Title: Peace/War, Survival/Extinction: An Artist’s Plea for Sanity

Richard Notkin.  Ceramic sculptures and murals of Notkin demonstrating his longstanding commitment to social and political commentary.  Curated by Erin Blankenship.

Free admission with NCECA name badge during conference week.

Opening Reception:
Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 6:00 pm at the Florida Holocaust Museum

Meet the Artist

Wine & hors d’oeuvres reception

• Adults – $14
• Seniors (65+) – $12
• College students – $10
• Students under 18 – $8 (general visitors)
• Student groups – $7
• Adult groups – $9
• Free Admission: Military, FHM members, USF students with ID, children 6 and under
• AAA members receive $1 off General Adult Admission

NCECA Attendees are free with NCECA badge

NCECA pre-conference event:  Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 4:00 pm Artist Talk with Richard Notkin at the Florida Holocaust Museum.