Jay Invitational of Clay
Nicole Cherubini "46 Gordon," 2025, terracota, earthenware, glaze, height: 42 in. Courtesy September Gallery
Nicole Cherubini "46 Gordon," 2025, terracota, earthenware, glaze, height: 42 in. Courtesy September Gallery
The 7th Annual Exhibition featuring local and regional works in clay
Aug 7-10, 2025
Opening reception: Thurs, Aug 7, 6-9pm
featuring performance by electronic musician Luisa Mei (IG: @luisa__mei)
Exhibition Hours:
Fri, Aug 8, 11a-6p
Sat, Aug 9, 11a-6p (coinciding with Jay Days!)
Sun, Aug 10, 11a-6p
Special Events on the grounds at The Jay House:
Sat, Aug 9, 11:30-1p: Wheel demonstrations and pot glazing at Jay Days (Village Green, Jay)
Sat, Aug 9, 3:30p: Raku firing at The Jay House
Sun, Aug 10: Morning Rave Dance Party with DJ Norman Jabaut, 11a-1pm
The Jay House
35 Randy’s Lane, Jay, NY, 12941
Directions:
Exhibition and all events will take place at the Jay House, 35 Randy’s Lane in Jay, NY. Rte 9N to Rte 82. Cross the “new bridge.” Left to Stickney Bridge. Left to Randy’s Lane. River will be at your right.
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Norte Maar returns to its summer home in the Adirondacks presenting the 7th Annual Jay Invitational of Clay: an exhibition featuring a curated selection of local and regional works in clay. Curated by Jason Andrew and Ali Della Bitta, the exhibit is held on the grounds of The Jay House in Jay, NY. The exhibition kicks off with an opening reception on Thurs, Aug 7, 6-9pm. The exhibition will continue Fri, Sat, Sun, 11a-6p.
This event is the longest running exhibition in the Adirondacks specifically focused on new works by local, regional, and national artists that explore form, function, and the vast creative potential of clay. Visitors will experience a wide range of works from the functional to the sculptural. In addition to the exhibition under the tent, there will be new paintings featuring in and on the barn by William Glaser Wilson and Julia Kier Wilson of Essex, NY.
Invited artists include:
Eric Apelt, Santa Cruz, CA
Nancy Armitage, Plattsburgh
Trisha Best / Mace Chasm Pottery, Keesville, NY
Craigardan, Elizabethtown, NY
Ali Della Bitta, Peru, NY
Nicole Cherubini, Brooklyn, NY (courtesy September Gallery, Hudson)
Pricilla Fusco, Brooklyn, NY
Pamela Landeck, Yonkers, NY
Jay Craft Center / Cheri Cross, Jay, NY
Billy Jones, Marshall, NC
Trevor King, Queens, NY
Melissa Lambert, Onchiota, NY
Randi Renate, Rainbow Lake, NY
Shannon Rock, West Chazy, NY
Jeff Schwarz, Pittsburgh, PA
Claire Sherwood, Averill Park, NY
Peter Schrope, Saranac Lake, NY
Carol Marie Vossler, Saranac Lake, NY
Mollie Ward, Plattsburgh, NY
Sue Young, Jay, NY
a special installation of paintings by William Wilson and Julia Kier
