Pottery Northwest is delighted to welcome our inaugural BIPOC Summer Artist-in-Residence, Gabe Medina, to our studio. Medina is a Mexican-American artist and community organizer born and based in South Central Los Angeles. His work explores the layered complexities of Mexican-American identity, cultural terraforming, and familial history through the transformative medium of clay.
What is the BIPOC Summer Residency?
This program offers a dedicated ceramic artist the opportunity to refine their artistic skill set, to grow in their professional development, and to expand their network of colleagues and connections.
This residency will enable the selected artist to continue, complete or build a body of work with the intention of creating an exhibition in the Pottery Northwest Gallery. Additionally, the resident will teach a workshop, have a featured display in our Seattle Art Fair booth, and become an active participant in our clay community.
Ways to Engage
Summer Handbuilding Class
Learn the basics of building with our Summer Resident.
Mondays, June 22 - 24, 10AM to 1PM.
A Molcajete Pinch Pot Workshop
Using red clay, each person will create a pinch pot inspired by the form of the molcajete—a traditional Mexican mortar and pestle used in domestic kitchens for generations.
Saturday, August 1st, 2:00PM - 5:00PM.
Exhibition
Opening on Friday, September 12th, Gabe will showcase several works in the Pottery Northwest gallery. More info coming soon!
Artist Talk
Join us for a free, in-person artist talk with Gabe at the conclusion of his residency on Friday, September 12th from 6:00PM - 7:00PM. An opening reception for his exhibition will follow immediately afterard from 7:00PM - 9:00PM.