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  • May 2026

  • Mon 4

    American Pottery Festival Preview

    April 28 - May 30
    Exhibitions
  • Mon 4

    Members Exhibition

    May 2 - May 31
    Exhibitions

    On view May 2 – May 31, 2026Main GalleryFree public opening reception Friday, May 15, 6 - 8 pm Join us this May as we celebrate the creativity and diversity of our member community. The 2026 Members Exhibition is a juried showcase featuring work by talented artists of all backgrounds, including students, educators, emerging artists,Continue reading "Members Exhibition"

  • Mon 4

    K-12 Educators and Students Exhibition

    May 2 - May 31
    Exhibitions

    On view May 2 – May 31, 2026Main GalleryFree public opening reception Friday, May 15, 6 - 8 pm Returning this May, the K–12 Educators and Students Exhibition celebrates the impactful work of local educators and their students. This juried exhibition highlights the essential role of arts education in our community, showcasing a range ofContinue reading "K-12 Educators and Students Exhibition"

  • Fri 15

    Exhibition Reception: Members & K-12 Students and Educators

    May 15, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
    Exhibitions

    Join us to celebrate the opening of our two new exhibitions, Members Exhibition and K-12 Educators and Students! Learn more about both exhibitions:

  • June 2026

  • Tue 2

    June Featured Artists: Kevin Caufield, Leila Denecke, Delores Fortuna, Bianka Groves de la Cruz, Mike Helke, Kate Schroeder, Maia Leppo

    June 2 - June 27
    Exhibitions
  • Sat 20

    Eight McKnight Artists

    June 20 - August 9
    Exhibitions

    June 20  – August 9, 2025Main Gallery & Galusha Gallery Free Public Reception and Summer Open House Saturday, July 11 from 1 – 4 pm Virtual 3D Tour on viewContinue reading "Eight McKnight Artists"

  • Tue 30

    July Featured Artists: Lisa Orr, Colleen Riley, Tom Jaszczak, Brent Pafford, Ernest Miller

    June 30 - July 25
    Exhibitions
  • July 2026

  • Sat 11

    McKnight Summer Open House

    July 11, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
    Artist Talks, Demos, & FREE Workshops

    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 exhibitionContinue reading "McKnight Summer Open House"

  • Tue 28

    August Featured Artists: Ted Saupe, S. C. Rolf, Sam Chung, Guillermo Cuellar, Heather Nameth Bren

    July 28 - August 22
    Exhibitions
  • August 2026

  • Fri 28

    American Pottery Festival

    August 28 - August 30
    Exhibitions
  • Fri 28

    American Pottery Festival

    August 28, 5:00 pm - August 30, 5:00 pm CDT
    Artist Talks, Demos, & FREE Workshops

    American Pottery Festival Main & Galusha GalleriesOpening Night Party: Friday, August 28Work Live Online: Saturday, August 29 at 10 am CT Join us for the 28th Annual American Pottery Festival (APF), August 28Continue reading "American Pottery Festival"

  • September 2026

  • Tue 15

    Early Autumn Featured Artists: Mike Jabbur, Kate Fisher, Olivia Tani, Minsoo Yuh, Jil Franke

    September 15 - October 10
    Exhibitions
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2424 Franklin Avenue East, Minneapolis, MN 55406
612.339.8007
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Open 10 am – 5 pm, Tuesday – Sunday
Thursdays: 10 am – 7 pm

Office hours:
9 am - 5:30 pm: Monday - Friday


We respectfully acknowledge that Northern Clay Center is located on Dakota land.

Northern Clay Center is registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN: 41-1616650


This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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