Pottery Invitational 2024

The Worcester Center for Crafts Pottery Invitational is a nationally recognized exhibit that brings pottery to the people. This year’s is juried by guest curator, Maya Machin, who represents new and exciting ideas in production pottery. The Invitational provides an opportunity for everyone from pottery aficionados to the casually interested to discover an accomplished group of American ceramic artists and to shop their beautiful wares. Our 2024 Invitational will feature a selection of works from nationally recognized artists who identify as women, representing ages of 7 different decades.

All works will be available for purchase in-store and online at

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 2nd

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Free and open to the public!

Check out the full schedule for Pottery Invitational’s November 2nd open below

• 10:00am – Official opening of Pottery Invitational in Krikorian Gallery and online 
• 11:00am - 1:00pm – Artists in Residence doing demos in the library
• 2:00pm – Artist Demos
• 3:30pm – Maya Machin’s curator's talk
• 4:00pm – Reception with light refreshments

Featured Artists

Linda Christianson

Sunshine Cobb

Sanam Emami,

Michelle Ettrick

Ashton Keen

Kimberly LaVonne

Robbie Lobell

Maya Machin

Dakota Parkinson

Lindsay Rogers

Ann Schunior

Paula Shalan

Hitomi Shibata

Jerilyn Virden

Adero Willard

Sophie Yoon

Host or Publisher Worcester Center for Crafts