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McKnight Summer Open House

July 11 , 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT

Join us for a free summer celebration of Northern Clay Center’s annual exhibition, Eight McKnight Artists. Spend the afternoon exploring NCC, from the galleries to the studios, with the exhibition and the work of its eight talented artists at the center of the experience.

Artists in the exhibition include the 2025 recipients of the McKnight Fellowship for Ceramic Artists, Elizabeth Coleman (Minneapolis, MN) and Peter Jadoonath (Shafer, MN), as well as the 2024 recipients of the McKnight Residency for Ceramic Artists: Birdie Boone (Meadowview, VA), Uriel Caspi (Tilburg, Netherlands), Suze Lindsay (Bakersville, NC), Sana Musasama (New York, NY), Dorothea Nold (Berlin, Germany), and KyoungHwa Oh (Grand Junction, CO).

Celebrate with fellow clay lovers through a hands-on clay activity, artist talks and demonstrations, a Studio Artist Sale, and a picnic lunch. In the Sales Gallery, guests will also have a special one-day opportunity to view and purchase works from NCC’s owned collection that are normally tucked away behind the scenes. Join us as we honor the eight McKnight artists, the NCC community, and the vibrant Seward neighborhood we call home!

Event Schedule

  • 1 pm – Open house begins in the Exhibition Galleries
  • 1:30–2 pm – Artist talks in the Exhibition Galleries
  • 2 pm – Picnic lunch is served
  • 2–4 pm – Drop-in clay activity in the back parking lot
  • 3–4 pm – Artist demonstration in Studio C

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McKnight Summer Open House Drop-in Activity


Visit NCC for an afternoon of clay-centric fun—featuring a handbuilding activity/making station during our McKnight Summer Open House. Drop in for this hands-on activity any time between 2 and 4 pm!


Saturday, July 11, 2 – 4 pm
Suggested Donation: $5/person

This program is made possible by the generous support of the McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation, advances a more just, creative, and abundant future where people and planet thrive. Established in 1953, the McKnight Foundation is deeply committed to advancing climate solutions in the Midwest; building an equitable and inclusive Minnesota; and supporting the arts and culture in Minnesota, neuroscience, and global food systems.