August 7, 2010
Porcelain
National invitational show of ceramicist working with pure, creamy dreamy
porcelain.
August 21, 2010
Spotlight: Luba Sharapan
Part of the Atlanta Gallery Association's Citywide Opening Night.
October 9, 2010
Asheville in Atlanta 2010
Curated by Kyle Carpenter, this show features a different group of Asheville
area artists each year.
November 6, 2010
Spotlight: Artist TBD
Our series of quick spotlight shows continues.
November 26, 2010
Annual Holiday Studio Sale 2010
Over 100 artists just in time for holiday gift shopping.
July 31, 2010
Spotlight: Diana Fayt
Diana is visiting to teach a workshop and will bring a large selection of
her illustrated pottery.
June 5, 2010
American Masters Biennial
Prominent and influential studio potters who make masterfully-crafted work.
April 24, 2010
Constructed
A Handbuilt Review
Functional pottery and sculptural vessels by twenty artists
March 27, 2010
Spotlight: Joey Sheehan
Ash-glazed pottery with thick slip decoration and layers of flowing color.
One day only.
February 27, 2010
Kyle Carpenter 2010
Solo show of salt-fired pottery with elegant brushwork
February 13, 2010
The Curved Canvas
Featuring Erik Haagensen, Luba Sharapan, and Austin's Ryan McKerley.
January 23, 2010
Spotlight: Shadow May
A quick afternoon show of the latest and greatest from a Chattanooga potter
November 27, 2009
Annual Holiday Studio Sale
Over 100 artists just in time for holiday gift shopping.
October 10, 2009
Asheville in Atlanta 2009
Five artist show curated by and including Kyle Carpenter.
August 8, 2009
Mug*Shots
Huge group show featuring mugs and wee cups. Extended two month exhibit.
July 11, 2009
Draw + Decal
Group show featuring illustrative techniques on clay vessels.
June 6, 2009
Bay Area Pottery Posse
The ultra-talented women potters of the San Francisco Bay Area.
May 9, 2009
Parke-Peterson
Two North Carolina artists combine forces to rock the gallery.
April 4, 2009
Potters of The Roan
A group show of ceramic works by one of the nation's top pottery guilds.
March 7, 2009
Kyle Carpenter Solo Show
Over 100 new salt-fired works with brushwork and illustrations.
February 7, 2009
RAD Studio Cruise
Live pottery demonstrations, studio open house, and exhibit of new work by
MudFire artists.
November 28, 2008
Annual Holiday Studio Sale
Our biggest and most diverse show of the year, just in time for the holidays.
October 11, 2008
Asheville in Atlanta 2008
Curator Kyle Carpenter selects fellow artists from the Asheville area for a killer show.
September 13, 2008
Compositions
Abstract and figurative sculpture with clay as the primary media.
August 9, 2008
CLAY-TL
A large group of local artists show why the ATL's clay scene is the real deal.
May 10, 2008
American Masters
An invitational exhibit featuring the top names in contemporary studio ceramics.
April 5, 2008
Line and Color
A group show celebrating the role of Line and Color in compelling surface design.
March 1, 2008
Kyle Carpenter
The Pot Adorned
This annual spring show is always a huge hit with Kyle never failing to please.
February 23, 2008
RAD Studio Cruise
Kiln Opening Sale
Work by Erik Haagensen, Luba Sharapan, and Clay Fetish Pottery
November 23 - December 23, 2007
MudFire's Holiday Studio Sale Featuring
over 100 artists
October 20 - November 17, 2007
Asheville in Atlanta 2007
Our most popular show each year, curated by Kyle Carpenter
September 15 - October 13, 2007
Triple Take featuring sculptors Jorie
Berman, Crisha Yantis, and Cheri Wranosky
August 11 - September 8, 2007
Patterns & Process
Becca Floyd joins forces with Christopher Greenman
in this two artist show
July 14 - August 4, 2007
Miniature Power
Seven artist invitational featuring diminuitive sculptural and functional
works in clay
June 16 - July 7, 2007
Vernon Smith
Still Life, solo show. Functional and decorative works with quiet charm
May 12 - June 9, 2007
Put A Lid On It
A large group show of lidded forms such as boxes, pourers and jars.
April 14 - May 5, 2007
Polka Dots
Nine artist invitational featuring pottery with polka dot decorations.
March 17 - April 7, 2007
Kyle Carpenter
Contemporary Tradition, solo show
Salt-fired stoneware with distinctive markings from a MudFire favorite.
February 10 - March 10, 2007
David Eichelberger
Design/Refine, a solo show
precision-crafted porcelain with a modern edge
November 24 - December 23, 2006
MudFire Holiday Studio Show
Over 100 local potters and sculptors creating unique handmade gifts.
October 21 - November 18, 2006
Asheville
in Atlanta 2006,
Four potters from Asheville, NC.
Curated by Kyle Carpenter
September 16-October 14, 2006
Kim Dryden, Oh Shino! Contemporary functional explorations of a 15th
century Japanese glaze.
August 12 - August 26, 2006
Barry Gregg, Sink
or Swim
A wild exploration of clay's potential in all modes...including a fish wall
July 15 - August 5, 2006
Niel Hora, New Works
Classic functional forms with bold styling from a powerful
new voice
June 10 - July 8, 2006
Surfacing, a multi-artist show
Christine Bentley curates this show of four potters from the Athens area
May 13 - June 3, 2006
Kyle Carpenter, New Works
Soda/salt fired functional ware with compelling designs
April 15 - May 6, 2006
Over 100 artists celebrate the teapot
Teapots-A-Go-Go 2006
NEW...part of
The Atlanta
Teapot Festival
March 18 - April 8, 2006
Crisp,
a multi-artist show of Modernist functional pottery.
February 11 - March 11, 2006
The Potters of Energy Xchange
Four resident potters from the craft studios of the fascinating renewable-energy
center.
November 25 - December 23, 2005
MudFire Holiday Studio Show
Over 100 local potters and sculptors creating unique handmade gifts.
September 15 - October 15, 2005
Asheville in Atlanta
curated by Kyle Carpenter
August 19-September 10, 2005
FormCadenceProfile
by Jennifer Martin
Soda-fired functional pottery and decorative vessels with strong figurative
references.
July 14 - August 13, 2005
Wall Clay
by Kathy Triplett
Decorative wall sculptures including tiles, illuminated sconces, and snake
sticks
May 12 - June 4, 2005
Pots That Dance
by Gay Smith
soda fired functional pottery by nationally significant artist and workshop
leader
April 15 - May 7, 2005
Girl Power
a multi-artist show of pots and sculpture by female
artists
more info coming soon
March 10 - April 9, 2005
Kyle Carpenter, new works
Functional pottery fired in a salt/soda kiln with elegant glaze markings
November 26-December 24, 2004
Little Things
Annual Holiday Gift Sale
Over 50 MudFire potters present a wide variety of fine
little things
October 21 - November 20, 2004
Serve This: Just in time for holiday entertaining in style... multi-artist invitational exhibit of large
platters, bowls and other serving dishes.
September 17 - October 16, 2004
Asheville in Atlanta 2004
curated by Kyle Carpenter
six of Asheville's finest potters
August 19 - September 12, 2004
Stoked! by Mark Peters
preeminent NC wood fire potter
July 15-August 14, 2004
keramos: with Bill Buckner, Eloise
Hally, and Margaret Patterson. Three good friends and their wonderful pots.
June 18-July 10, 2004
Delighted: A solo exhibit by Atlanta raku master Jerry Maschinot.
Stunning exhibit of lusterously glazed raku vessels
May 20-June 12, 2004
Naked Raku: A solo exhibit by Jan
Lee features stunning vases, bottles and bowls decorated by fire. Collection
feature naked raku, pit fired and saggar surfaces
April 16 - May 15, 2004
Teapots-A-Go-Go-2.
Annual juried exhibit of hundreds of teapots by artists from around the country
March 12 - April 10, 2004
Rhythm, by Kyle Carpenter of Asheville,
NC. Uniquely decorated soda fired functional ware
February 12 - March 6, 2004
Georgia Clay, nearly 50 artists
members of the Georgia Clay Council potters guild
strut their stuff
January 9 - February 7, 2004
Surface by Ken Horvath
a celebration of surface manipulation
November 28 - December 24, 2003
MudFire Holiday Studio Sale
Reception December 4, 6-10pm
Unique handmade gift items created by over 60 contributing artists
November 6-25, 2003
8x10 Atlanta, a multi-artist show
Reception November 6, 6-10pm
A diverse review of contemporary clay artistry of Atlanta.
October 2-27, 2003
Lookout Mountain Ash Glazes
by Mark Issenberg
Reception October 2, 6-10pm
Masterful ash glazing on elegant forms from Northwest Georgia.
September 12-30, 2003
Asheville in Atlanta, six artists
curated by Kyle Carpenter
Reception September 12, 7-10pm
The Asheville pottery scene takes a roadtrip to Atlanta.
August 1-24, 2003
LINEAL, a multi-artist show
Reception August 1, 7-10pm
Celebrating the purity, simplicity, and power of line in both decoration and form.
July 11-30, 2003
Flashing Series by Jennifer Martin
Reception July 11, 7-10pm
Soda fired forms of strength and fluidity.
June 5-29, 2003
Raku: The Next Twenty Years by Jerry Maschinot
Reception June 5, 7-10pm
New forms and glazes from an Atlanta raku master.
May 2-29, 2003
Dreamscapes by Sandra Nissen
Reception May 2, 7-10pm
Totems and altars expressing Sandra's dream journal and inspiring personal
vision.
April 18-30
Whimsical Dirt by David Babb
Reception April 18, 7-10pm
The artistic explorations of David's recent toying with texture, pattern and
color.
April 3-16, 2003
Teapots-A-Go-Go,
a multi-artist show
Reception Apr 3, 7-10pm
An exploration of fluctuations within functional requirements.
March 21-30, 2003
Healing Oasis by Deb Gordon
Reception Mar 21, 7-10pm
Otherworldly plantings in handmade vessels with a refreshing energy.
March 7-20, 2003
Making Marks by Kyle Carpenter
Reception Mar 7, 7-10pm
Graceful salt-fired functional pottery with elegant marks of distinction.
December 1-30, 2002
Holiday Lights, multi-artist show
Candleholders and flame vessels
November 1-November 30, 2002
Hidden Spaces by Deanna Ranlett
Distinctive ceramic sculpture
September 19-October 13, 2002
Relationship by Vernon Smith
Wheel thrown pottery
The MudFire Gallery is a showcase for functional and sculptural pottery. The gallery represents nationally acclaimed potters as well as emerging artists from the Southeast. Serving as both a source of inspiration for our members and an educational forum for the community, the gallery celebrates this diverse and accessible artform by highlighting the work of different artists each month alongside an ongoing selection from our favorite artists.
Gallery hours are Thursday through Mondays from Noon to 8:00 pm. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
We are also happy to show off the gallery by appointment...we're here in the studio most all the time. Just call ahead at 404-377-8033 so we can have someone available to open the gallery for you.
MudFire is transitioning to presenting all available works on the website.
Artists with specific works presented currently include Chris Gustin.
Porcelain, an exhibition of 12 contemporary masters of the wily, translucent medium, opens at MudFire Gallery on August 7, 2010.
Chris Campbell , Jim Connell , Lucy Dierks , Annette Gates , Tina Gebhart, Ryan Greenheck , Bryan Hopkins, Marlene Jack, Kristen Kieffer, Allison McGowan, Karen Newgard, Emily Reason, Deborah Schwartzkopf, Gay Smith, and Julie Wiggins have works on display and for sale through September 25, 2010 at MudFire Gallery, 175 Laredo Drive, Decatur, GA.
MudFire's Front Room gallery shows work on an ongoing basis by a selection of ceramic artists from around the country. We are currently showing work by the following artists. Web pages for each artist are in the works, but feel free to call us with questions in the meantime...we're at 404-377-8033.
We are always excited to be introduced to new artists and see their work. Please do not visit without calling ahead first, we will not be able to meet with you unexpectedly.
We strongly prefer you to introduce yourself by mailing a CD. Please include images of your recent work, complete artist information, typical prices, process information, your full contact info, and anything specific about how you would like to get involved. If you are sending us anything you would like returned, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
We will review your materials, add you to our Call for Artists list, send a confirmation that we received your information, and consider your work for inclusion in both the Front Room Gallery and for our future exhibit schedule.
Thank you for your interest in MudFire Gallery, we look forward to getting to know more about you and your work!
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