Saints, Sinners, and Potters
March 2026 Pottery Invitational at Lawrence Street Gallery to Celebrate NCECA
In March 2026, the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) held its 60th convention in Detroit. The convention was titled “Volumes,” which had over 7,000 clay artists from all over the world visiting Detroit. At Lawrence Street Gallery, we took part in the celebration of community and clay, by showcasing artists from the Detroit area.
The members of Lawrence Street Gallery submitted the names of Detroit area ceramic artists for the “Saints, Sinners and Potters Exhibition.” This exhibition was an invitational-only showcase of artists who work in clay and exhibit the very best of composition and technique. We were aiming to showcase artists with a variety of styles and philosophies regarding clay. The members nominated the artists, and invited them to participate in the one-month exhibition at Lawrence Street Gallery.
Saints, Sinners and Potters Exhibition was not an official exhibition of NCECA. It was, however, a local community exhibition at a well-established venue in Ferndale, Michigan (12 minutes north of Detroit). The month-long exhibition had two weekend receptions, two bonus receptions during NECECA, print, and social media.
Saints, Sinners and Potters is not a religious or anti-religious exhibition.
Key Dates:
- Key Dates: February 6th – 11:30 pm, Deadline to enter online
- February 14: List of accepted artists and work sent via email to all (estimate).
- Feb 25- Feb 28: Drop off accepted work during Gallery Hours. Pick up some postcards to hand out!
- March 4-27: Show Dates
- Sunday, March 8th: Opening Reception 2:00 to 4:30 pm. Awards at 3:00 pm.
- Sunday, March 22: Mid-Month Reception 2 – 4:30 p.m. People’s Choice Award and Poetry Event at 3:00 p.m.
- Special Closing Week Receptions on Thursday and Friday 5-8:30 pm
- Saturday, March 28 and Sunday March 29 : Pick up Unsold work 12 – 5 pm.
Best In Show: Mingje Zhang “Autotrophic Harmony”
Blockjacquelyn Coach Scaled 
Blockjacquelyn Demeterinwinter Scaled 
Clynedeanna Shirl Scaled 
Clynedeanna Shirl She Would Hate This 
Smith Gammicchiacari Name Scaled 
Daypamela Bellafiori 
Daypamela Guellpark Scaled 
Deshanoandrea Collective Grace Scaled 
Deshanoandrea Moxi In The Marrow Scaled 
Gabrystracy Anatomyofautonomy 
Gabrystracy Anatomyofautonomy 
Gabrystracy Sevendeadlyspins 
Gabrystracy Sevendeadlyspins 
Garciajamie Penance 
Gilpengregb Scaled 
Gilpingreg Scaled 
Gilpingreg Scaled 
Gilpingreg B Scaled 
Herzingbrooke Anointed Scaled 
Hostmeredith Dot Floral Print Serving Bowl 
Hostmeredith Dot Floral Print Vase 
Mcintyretiffany Call Me What You Will Scaled 
Mcintyretiffany Red State Scaled 
Nashjune Grandpabonesbobblehead Front 
Nashjune Grandpabonesbobblehead Side 
Nashjune Reigningcatsanddogs Kings 
Nashjune Reigningcatsanddogs Primary 
Oconnorsusan Address Scaled 
Oconnorsusan Tier Of Cake Plates With Server Scaled 
Pattersonkim Untitled One Feb Scaled 
Pattersonkim Untitled Two Feb Scaled 
Ronconenick Crystal Ice Storm 
Ronconenick Iridescent Dream 
Smithmjoe Bowl With White Slip Scaled 
Smithmjoe Tea Bowl Scaled 
Smykowskijoan Raccoonbowl Scaled 
Smykowskijoan Squirrelbowl Scaled 
Tappersteven Bluebottle Scaled 
Tappersteven Handbuiltvase Scaled 
Thompsonkenneth Charger Plate Scaled 
Thompsonkenneth Lg Covered Jar Scaled 
Thompsonkenneth Lg Covered Jar Opposite Side Scaled 
Thomsonjamie Antiquedcarvedvase Scaled 
Thomsonjamie Antiquedcarvedvase 
Thomsonjamie Topsyturvyvase 
Thomsonjamie Topsyturvyvase 
Watsonalex Moon Jar 
Watsonalex Soda Fired Bowl 
Zhangmingjie Autotrophicharmony 
Zhangmingjie Bewareofthewolf Scaled