BCAT 2026 EVENTS
MAY 28th - 31st
OPENING & CLOSING PARTIES
BCAT KICKOFF PARTY
Kick Off Party - an evening of energy, community, and clay, bringing people together to celebrate Brooklyn’s DIY spirit and a shared love of the ceramics arts.
MOUSE ANNEX
750 CONEY ISLAND AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11218
WED MAY 27TH 7p-10p
FOOD, DRINKS, LIVE MUSIC + MEMBERS EXHIBITION
BCAT CLOSING PARTY, THROW DOWN, CUP SALE & BEST STUDIO PET COMPETITION
Closing Party - with Throw Down Competition, Fundraiser Cup Sale & Studio Pet Competition
CLAYSPACE
275 CALYER ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11222
SUN MAY 31ST 5p-9p REFRESHMENTS & FOOD + FUNDRAISER CUP SALE
SUN 5:30p-7:30p THROW DOWN (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
SUN 6:15p BEST STUDIO PET COMPETITION (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
BUSHWICK
NOOK
Makers' Sale - work from Aleah Leary, Natalie MacDonald, Pamela Kosin, Possible Worlds, Serina James, Sophie Haulman, Grace Morrissey & more!
45 IRVING AVE. BROOKLYN, NY 11237
SAT + SUN 9a-5p
BUSHWICK CERAMICS
Open House and Members Market
228 SUYDAM ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11237
SUN 1p-5p
STARR BAR
Cammi Colimaco & Cody Hoyt - Live recording of the Ceramics Companion Podcast - "Gauging Success in the Ceramosphere"
214 STARR ST. BROOKLYN, NY 11237
SUN 3p-5p
Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-recording-the-ceramics-companion-podcast-tickets-1989878624532
CENTERPOINT CERAMICS
Exhibition featuring works by Centerpoint studio members and teachers
355 STOCKHOLM ST. BASEMENT BROOKLYN, NY 11237
THURS 7p-9:30p RECEPTION
FRI 5p-8p EXHIBITION + OPEN STUDIO
FRI 7p HANDBUILDING DEMONSTRATIONS
SAT + SUN 11a-5p EXHIBITION + OPEN STUDIO
COBBLE HILL / BOERUM HILL/ DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN/ DUMBO
RENE MURRAY STUDIO
Three Working Artists: Rene Murray, Laura Kastin & Orla Dunston
472 BALTIC ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11217
SAT + SUN 1p-5p
BLUE ROOM POTTERY STUDIO
Pottery Tool Swap: Bring your pottery tools that are collecting dust but still full of life to swap for new-to-you tools, give them a new home, and make new friends.
440 UNION ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11231
SAT 11a-1p
CLAYHOUSE BROOKLYN AT GALLERY KOOY
Terraformed: A group exhibition by Clayhouse Brooklyn
Work by - Abby Deschenes, Alejandro Ceballos, Carolyn Xu, Emmalea Chan, Julie Knight, Lilian Wu Finckel, Lizzie Butler, Marie Leocadie Arlet, Melissa Stanley, Mia Calixto, Noah Heil, Susannah Wilson - Lilian Wu Finckel, Marie Arlet , Emmalea Chan , Lizzie Butler, Alejandro, Noah Heil , Abby Deschenes, Mia Calixto, Gus Laughlin, Melissa Stanley, Eva Tellier, Simon Leek , Carolyn Xu, Susannah Wilson & Julie Knight
310 ATLANTIC AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11201
MAY 1 - MAY 31 EXHIBITION
SAT 6p-9p RECEPTION
THURS + FRI 6p-9p
SAT 10a-9p + SUN 10a-6p
WANDERLUSTRE
Exhibition & Sale - Karen Levinson, Lauren McFarland, Einat Nemzoff Arnon & Rebecca Wolf
262 COURT ST. BROOKLYN, NY 11231
SAT 11a-6p
THE SCION PROJECT
Revolving Cup & Mug Exhibition
288 SMITH ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11231
THURS - SUN 7a-5p
BROOKLYN FRIENDS SCHOOL
Public Raku firing demonstration - Caleb Miller, Ellen Kahan & Brooklyn Friends Upper School Students
375 PEARL ST. BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (in front of the school)
THURS 4p-6p (weather permitting)
DUMBO CERAMICS
Open House event featuring:
Studio sale showcasing work by students, members, and instructors
Throwdowns (with prizes!) happening all day
A community handbuilding table
Everyone is welcome for a tour and to have an opportunity to get hands on clay and have a little fun getting messy.
30 JOHN ST. BROOKLYN,NY 11201
FRI 1:30p - 8p SALE
COLUMBIA STREET WATERFRONT
CLAYWORKS ON COLUMBIA
Create a mosaic using various pottery chards from our members and students. All are invited to participate in creating the mosaic
195 COLUMBIA ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11231
THURS-SUN 11a-4p OPEN STUDIO
SAT 1p-4p DEMONSTRATIONS
COLLECTIVE
Showcase and sale of functional and sculptural hand-built and wheel-thrown ceramics by Brooklyn-based women artists.
Work by: Anna Altman, Carol Pilecki, Gigi Sharp, Hallie Fu, Heather Weston, Jocelyn Miller, Kate Lawless, Kate Sebbah, Lauren Donner, Lisa Jakobsberg, Mariette Groen & Sandy Markman
104 BALTIC ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11231
SAT + SUN 12p -6p
CROWN HEIGHTS
WALT L. SHAMEL COMMUNITY GARDEN
Cultivated Ceramics: An Open Air Gallery in the Garden
1095 DEAN ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11216
SAT 12p-4p (no raindate)
STUDIO SHIPLEY
Open Studio + Live Demonstrations
952 ATLANTIC AVE. BROOKLYN, NY 11238
SAT 3p-5p
GOWANUS
BEANMONGER COFFEE
Ceramic Makers Market
Work by: Tanya Jain, Anna Donlan, Congrui Lin, Lorraine Cheung, Sophie Briand, Jeff McGuigan, Judi Varnai, Amber Verweij, Dasha Cherkasova, Daniela Hernandez, David Herbstman & Caitlin Baker
620 UNION ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11215
SUN 9a-3p
HEY CLAY POTTERY STUDIO
Workshop, Learning Showcase Exhibition + Happy Hour
Workshop with Atlas Thomas: Textiles and Texture: How to Make a Good Impression - In this workshop, use slab, pinch, and coil hand building to create a form, then add surface texture using lace, knit fabric, and woven canvas. Registration Required https://heyclay.punchpass.com/classes/19891499
430 CARROLL ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11215
SAT 10a-12p WORKSHOP + 4p-7p EXHIBITION
MOCHA NYC FILM & EVENT STUDIO
The Weight of Being
Work by: Corinne Santiago, Jill Bell, Caleb Miller, Fiona Kim, Luis Guevara, Gwyneth Scally, Madely Rodriguez, Ernie Monteiro & Cathleen Luo
16 WHITWELL PL., BROOKLYN, NY 11215
THURS 6p-9p RECEPTION
SAT + SUN 10a-4p EXHIBITION
LONG SHADOW COFFEE
Slow Burn Ceramics Pottery Sale - Studio members, staff and students!
543 3RD AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11215
SAT 10a-3p
SLOW BURN STUDIOS
Members Exhibition
65 15TH ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11215
SAT + SUN 12p-6p
CERAMIC FABRICATORS NETWORK(CFN): RESOURCES FOR CERAMIC PROFESSIONALS
Ceramic Fabricators Network (CFN) is dedicated to organizing professional ceramicists and craftspeople to strengthen careers in the ceramic field. Join for drinks and a presentation about CFN’s mission and goals.
MOCHA STUDIO FILM + EVENT STUDIO
16 WHITWELL PL., BROOKLYN, NY 11215
THURS 7p-9p
POWERHOUSE ARTS
Form and Fauna : Celebrate the first round of our classes in teaware and figurative sculpture with an exhibition and sale of new work by PHA Community Ceramics Studio members.
322 3RD AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11215
THURS 5p-7p RECEPTION + SALE
SAT + SUN 10a-5p EXHIBITION + SALE
THE POTTERY FAIR
A free community based event showcasing over 100+ talented ceramic vendors from across the city. Come shop local artists, watch demonstrations, and win raffle prizes. View list of vendors at www.thepotteryfair.com
OLD STONE HOUSE & WASHINGTON PARK
336 3RD ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11215
SAT 10a-5p (rain or shine)
STILL LIFE
Exhibition - Anjuli Wright, Victoria Savka & Yamila Diaz
573 SACKETT ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11217
THURS 8a-630p
FRI - SUN 8a-430p
GREENPOINT
CLAY SPACE CERAMIC CENTER
BCAT Closing Party, Throw Down + Exhibition
275 CALYER ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11222
SAT + SUN 12p-6p MEMBERS SHOW + SALE
SUN 5p-9p BCAT CLOSING PARTY + FUNDRAISER CUP SALE
SUN 5:30p-7:30p THROW DOWN (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
SUN 6:15-6:30 BEST BROOKLYN STUDIO PET COMPETITION
CHOPLET CERAMIC STUDIO, GREENPOINT
Celebrate the launch of the new Greenpoint location with art, community, and hands-on experiences. Highlights include :Tools of the Trade, an exhibition by Paul Silverman, and the chance to create an oversized Pinch Pot Bead for Choplet’s permanent outdoor installation.
Enter the raffle to customize a finished piece with your choice of glaze; proceeds support the Rumi Tsuda Scholarship, expanding access to ceramic classes to those with limited financial means.
121 MESEROLE AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11222
FRI 7p-9p PARTY
THURS - SUN 1p - 7p EXHIBITION + RAFFLE + LARGE BEADS CREATIONS
TEND GREENPOINT
Vases, Planters, and More: Work by Meg Eplett, Franca, Base Ceramics, Michiko Shimada, and NY Handcrafted, plus refreshments.
252 FRANKLIN ST., APT 1L BROOKLYN, NY 11222
THURS + SUN 1p-3p
THE WONDERMART
Store Discovery Tour - discover and shop works by 20 Brooklyn based ceramics artists and learn about their unique stories. Look for the BCAT logo around the shop to identify Brooklyn made ceramics as you browse.
141 INDIA ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11222
THURS - SUN 12p-7p
KENSINGTON/ FLATBUSH
FLATBUSH CLAY WORKS
Exhibition and Open Studio - Work by Juliana Magro, Ayaka Takao, Savannah Parson, Jing Yu, Matt Chen, Amelia Foster, Nancy Tang, Grant Gustafson, Van Nguyen, Jenny Awasano, Elisa Bertaglia, Yael Rayport, Genevieve Geller, Zach Nader, Alex Ingle, Lucinda Graciela Cooper & Roxie Vizcarra
241 LINDEN BLVD. BASEMENT, BROOKLYN, NY 11226
SUN 1p-3p
MIDWOOD STREET STUDIOS
Open studio and ceramic sale showcasing the work of artist friends and neighbors who share a passion for ceramics.
182 MIDWOOD ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11225
SAT + SUN 12p-5p
THE CRAFT SALON
Open Studio: Exhibition, Ceramic Sale & CommunityWorkshop
Wheel Party! Try the pottery wheel and learn from teachers at The Craft Salon, or create miniature busts and succulent-size face planters using pinch pot and handbuilding techniques.
1101 CHURCH AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11218
SUN 11a-3p
NEWCOMB STUDIOS
Raku Fire with us. Bring your own piece(s) or use one of the studio pots. Registration Required via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raku-in-brooklyn-glaze-and-firing-demonstration-tickets-1987080472183?aff=oddtdtcreator
898 ROGERS AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11226
FRI 12p-3p
MOUSE CERAMIC STUDIO ANNEX
Photo hydro-dipping demonstration - attendees will learn how to adhere pre-printed images onto ceramic slabs. Everyone will get a chance to make one until materials run out.
750 CONEY ISLAND AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11225
WED 7p-10p KICK OFF PARTY
SUN 1p - 3p DEMONSTRATION
PROSPECT HEIGHTS/ BEDSTUY
TENDER OBJECTS
Tender Objects : A Curated Selection of ceramic ware by: Alison Kudlow, Sacha Ingber, Stephanie Temma Hier, Christopher Daharsh and Sheryl Oppenheim
166 LEFFERTS PLACE, BROOKLYN, NY 11238
SAT + SUN 12p-6p
BROOKLYN METALWORKS
Presented in conjunction with Suzanne Sullivan’s solo exhibition, The Wilderness of Mirrors, this special live chess tournament celebrates stealth, strategy, and subterfuge. Ceramic artists Maggie Boyd and Julia Elsas join Sullivan in this collaborative event, each creating handmade chess boards designed for gameplay. Visitors are invited to sign up in person to challenge the artists in friendly competition.
The event is free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $5–10.
640 DEAN ST., FL 2, BROOKLYN, NY 11238 (not wheelchair accessible)
SAT 1p-4p
THE SHIRLEY PROJECT SPACE
Now and Then and Again (a ceramic dialogue with the work of Mison Kim) Work by Clare Burson, Jill Bell, Leticia Wouk Almino and Beom Jun Kim
609 WASHINGTON AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11238
FRI 6p-8p RECEPTION
THURS + FRI 4p-7p EXHIBITION
SAT + SUN 1p-5p EXHIBITION
PYRA CERAMICS
Grand Opening Party
364 LEWIS AVE. BROOKLYN, NY 11233
FRI 5p-9p
POMO CERAMICS
Debut Party, Studio Sale + Open Studio - Work by: Danielle Clare Pomorski, Alec Snow, James Bascarra, Michelle McLaughlin, Dayna Barnes, Jharna Kamat and more
951 PUTNAM AVE.BROOKLYN, NY 11221
SAT 12p-4p Studio Sale + Open Studio
SAT 5p-9p RECEPTION + PRIZES
Red Hook
THE NEW MOTOR
Friends at The New Motor: Sidewalk ceramics sale. Work by: bbb ceramics, Good Connection, Nathalyn Nunoo, Regina Betancourt Ceramics, Stephanie Darna, Wavy Baby Studio & more. Refreshments and snacks provided.
196 VAN DYKE ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11231
SAT 12p-4p
SUNSET PARK/BAY RIDGE
BAT CLAY STUDIO
Sustainability and Circularity in Ceramics - Mixer for mosaic-makers and ceramicists exploring mosaic processes and creative ways to reduce waste by repurposing discarded ceramic pieces (bring one to break or use one provided), followed by a panel discussion on sustainability and circularity with experts in raw materials, mosaics, and ceramic-based construction materials, plus a reception and gallery show all weekend. Registration Required via Eventbrite https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnNNXS_Ipuc_IHMvhTpCuCnMakVrlFERdPTA07sS9dAz9KRw/viewform
80 58TH ST., ANNEX, STE 403, BROOKLYN, NY 11220
SAT 6p-8p DISCUSSION + DEMONSTRATIONS
UNDERLAND GALLERY
Plasticity: A Showcase of Trans Ceramicists
457 77TH ST. UNIT 1, BROOKLYN, NY 11209
THURS 6p-9p RECEPTION
SAT 11a-2:30p + SUN 12p-5p EXHIBITION
MAKERSPACE NYC
Studio tours and all-day demonstrations including our Ceramic 3D printer, kintsugi demo from local artist Makomako, and wheel and mold making demonstrations.
80 58TH ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11220 (BUILDING A, 5TH FL., SUITE 5N-1)
SAT 12p-6p STUDIO TOURS
3p-5p DEMONSTRATIONS
ESTELLE’S ATELIER STUDIO
Offerings - a group exhibition highlighting Black/African diasporic ceramic artists in Brooklyn, highlighting works of art that represent what it means to “honor those that came before us” for each participant.
Reserve a free timed ticket to attend; works will be available to view and purchase throughout. Registration via Eventbrite required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/offerings-showcase-tickets-1988285076186?aff=oddtdtcreator
250 44TH ST. UNIT 315, BROOKLYN, NY 11232
SAT 1p-7p EXHIBITION
SAT 5p-7p ARTIST TALK
GASWORKS AT GALLERY 198
Verdant Earth: A Gasworks NYC Exhibition - Celebrating all that is lush, bountiful, and grounded in the earth; from the clay we create with to the plants and trees that nourish us.
198 24TH ST., BROOKLYN, NY 11232
SAT 7p-9p RECEPTION
SAT 2p-9p VERDANT MARKET
MAY 30 - JUNE 7 EXHIBITION
WILLIAMSBURG
GOOD JOB CLAY
Spring Ceramics Sale
Work by: Gu, Johnathan Huang, Julia Fernandez, Camila Lim-Hing and friends
300 MORGAN AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11211
SAT 1:30p-5:30p
CHOPLET CERAMIC STUDIO, WILLIAMSBURG
Down to Earth: an exhibition by ceramic artist Genny Kelley, a collection that reflects a grounded, tactile approach to form, material, and process.
Raffle to customize a piece (value $1,000+); proceeds support the Rumi Tsuda Scholarship, providing ceramic classes for those with limited financial means.
Workshop hosted by Queer Pottery NYC, a welcoming, creative wheel class centered on connection and expression through clay. Registration Required https://partiful.com/e/TbjwNKJODlPXqmQ2zIUY?c=NHM4XPPp
238 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
THURS -SUN 1p-7p EXHIBITION + RAFFLE
SUN 2p-4p WORKSHOP