Under Fire: Clay from the western edge

1:30PM – 2:30PM

Meet some of the artists behind Under Fire: Clay from the western edge in this panel discussion led by exhibition curator Emma Buswell.

Discover how these contemporary artists celebrate clay’s vitality through personal studio stories, creative insights, and diverse practices that operate at the very edge of ceramics today.

Join us for an engaging afternoon of art, conversation, and inspiration, with time for audience questions.

Artists Speaking: Fig.2 (Annie Huang and Reegan Jackson), Cat A. Conner and Kathy Allam

Trudi Pollard

2:45PM – 3:30PM

Join acclaimed artist Trudi Pollard for an intimate afternoon exploring learning how she transforms natural materials into powerful visual narratives.

Trudi will share insights into her unique practice, discussing how she draws inspiration from the natural world while weaving in personal memories and ancestral knowledge. Drawing on examples of her work, she’ll reveal the stories, techniques, and cultural connections that drive her extraordinary art making.

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the artist about her creative process and the deeper meanings behind her nature-based practice.

Places are limited. Please register your attendance to assist us with our planning.