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  • September 2026

  • Mon 21

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

    September 15 - October 10
    Exhibitions
  • Mon 21

    To Be Human Exhibition

    September 19 - November 1
    Exhibitions

    On view September 19 – November 1, 2026Main Gallery Free public opening reception Friday, October 2 , 6 – 8 pm Virtual 3D Tour on view September 24 Clay remembersContinue reading "To Be Human Exhibition"

  • Mon 21

    The Joy and Sorrow of Imagining Exhibition

    September 19 - November 1
    Exhibitions

    On view September 19 – November 1, 2026Main Gallery Free public opening reception Friday, October 2 , 6 – 8 pm Virtual 3D Tour on view September 24 Adam Chau’sContinue reading "The Joy and Sorrow of Imagining Exhibition"

  • Sat 26

    Artist Talk: Michelle Gregor

    September 26, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
    Artist Talks, Demos, & FREE Workshops

    Main Exhibition Gallery, FREE Join us for a free artist talk with To Be Human exhibition artist Michelle Gregor, who will discuss her work in the exhibition and delve into how she uses the figurative motif along with decades of experience working with clay. Biography: Michelle Gregor received her BA in Studio Art from theContinue reading "Artist Talk: Michelle Gregor"

  • October 2026

  • Fri 2

    Artist Talk: Adam Chau

    October 2, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT
    Artist Talks, Demos, & FREE Workshops

    Galusha Gallery, FREE Prior to the opening reception, join artist Adam Chau for an insightful talk regarding his work in The Joy and Sorrow of Imagining. Chau will discuss how he blends traditional studio ceramics with industrial design, utilizing 3D modeling, digital manufacturing, and blue-and-white porcelain aesthetics to contemporize tradition for the 21st century. Biography: AdamContinue reading "Artist Talk: Adam Chau"

  • Fri 2

    Exhibition Reception: To Be Human & The Joy and Sorrow of Imagining

    October 2, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
    Exhibitions

    Main Gallery, FREE Remarks at 6:30 pm Join us for the free public opening reception for our two new exhibitions, To Be Human, curated by Kelly Connole, and The Joy and Sorrow of Imagining, by Adam Chau. About To Be Human: Clay remembers every touch. It holds the imprint of fingers, the weight of emotion, andContinue reading "Exhibition Reception: To Be Human & The Joy and Sorrow of Imagining"

  • Sat 3

    Artist Talk and Demonstration: Kensuke Yamada

    October 3, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
    Artist Talks, Demos, & FREE Workshops

    Artist Talk: Main Exhibition Gallery, FREE Demonstration: Teaching Studio C, FREE Join us for a special presentation and live demonstration with artist and educator Kensuke Yamada. Drawing on his Japanese heritage, Yamada will share how he combines contemporary imagery with elements of Japanese folklore. Through this mix of the familiar and the fantastical, attendees willContinue reading "Artist Talk and Demonstration: Kensuke Yamada"

  • Tue 6

    Late Autumn Featured Artists: Stephanie DeArmond, Linda Christianson, Sanders de Melo, Janina Myronowa, Kristen Cliffel

    October 6 - November 7
    Exhibitions
  • Wed 21

    Curator Talk & Virtual Panel: To Be Human

    October 21, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT
    Artist Talks, Demos, & FREE Workshops

    Main Exhibition Gallery, FREE Join us for a free immersive Discovery Series presentation with curator, Kelly Connole, centered on her approach to developing the exhibition To Be Human. This in-personContinue reading "Curator Talk & Virtual Panel: To Be Human"

  • November 2026

  • Sun 15

    Winter Exhibition

    November 15, 2026 - January 3, 2027
    Exhibitions
  • Sun 15

    Winter Open House

    November 15, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST
    Artist Talks, Demos, & FREE Workshops
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Visit Us

2424 Franklin Avenue East, Minneapolis, MN 55406
612.339.8007
nccinfo@northernclaycenter.org

Hours:
Open 10 am – 5 pm, Tuesday – Sunday
Thursdays: 10 am – 7 pm

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

Special Closures:
Independence Day: July 4
APF preparation: August 25–27
Labor Day: September 7
Winter Open House preparation: November 13–14
Thanksgiving Day: November 26
Christmas Eve: December 24, open 10 am–2 pm
Christmas Day: December 25
New Year's Eve: December 31, open 10 am–2 pm
New Year's Day: January 1, 2027


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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