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Tag Archives: 2026

Clay, Community, and Belonging:  A partnership with Nawayee Center School

 In mid-October 2025, ceramic artist —and one of NCC’s fall McKnight Residents— was introduced to the Community Outreach program because she expressed interest in teaching in our local Seward communityContinue reading “Clay, Community, and Belonging:  A partnership with Nawayee Center School”

Posted bynorthernclaycenterJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026Posted inNews, OutreachTags:2026, outreach

Blooming Creativity: Seniors Build Ceramic Garden Tower

It began with a curiosity earlier this spring from Holly Nelson, Lyngblomsten’s Director of Lifelong Learning and the Arts: “Our courtyard is going to be completely dug up and redoneContinue reading “Blooming Creativity: Seniors Build Ceramic Garden Tower”

Posted bynorthernclaycenterJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026Posted inNews, OutreachTags:2026, outreach

Clay Care Kits: Creativity, Care, and Community

When families in Twin Cities neighborhoods began navigating the uncertainty of increased immigration enforcement in January 2026, many students stopped attending school, and households faced added stress. In response, NorthernContinue reading “Clay Care Kits: Creativity, Care, and Community”

Posted bynorthernclaycenterJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026Posted inNews, OutreachTags:2026, outreach

2026 Summer Classes

Posted bynorthernclaycenterMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026Posted inNewsTags:2026

Eight McKnight Artists

June 20  – August 9, 2026;
Main Gallery & Galusha Gallery
Free public opening reception and summer open house Saturday, July 11, 1 – 4 pm

Posted bynorthernclaycenterApril 15, 2026May 19, 2026Posted inExhibitionsTags:2026, upcoming

Spring Newsletter 2026

Preview spring term classes starting on page 24!

Posted bynorthernclaycenterJanuary 27, 2026February 9, 2026Posted inNewsTags:2026

Late Autumn Featured Artists

On view: October 6 – November 8, 2026
Sales Gallery & Online 
Linda Christianson, Stephanie DeArmond, Janina Myronowa, Amy Sanders de Melo
Jewelry Spotlight: Kristen Cliffel

Posted bynorthernclaycenterJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026Posted inExhibitions, Sales GalleryTags:2026, upcoming

Early Autumn Featured Artists

On view: September 15 – October 11, 2026
Sales Gallery & Online 
Kate Fisher, Jil Franke, Mike Jabbur, Olivia Tani, Minsoo Yuh

Posted bynorthernclaycenterJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026Posted inExhibitions, Sales GalleryTags:2026, upcoming

August Featured Artists

On view: July 28 – August 23, 2026
Sales Gallery & Online 
Sam Chung, Guillermo Cuellar, S.C. Rolf, Ted Saupe
Jewelry Spotlight: Heather Nameth Bren

Posted bynorthernclaycenterJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026Posted inExhibitions, Sales GalleryTags:2026, upcoming

July Featured Artists

On view: June 30 – July 26, 2026
Sales Gallery & Online 
Tom Jaszczak, Ernest Miller, Lisa Orr, Brent Pafford, Colleen Riley

Posted bynorthernclaycenterJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026Posted inExhibitions, Sales GalleryTags:2026, upcoming

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2424 Franklin Avenue East, Minneapolis, MN 55406
612.339.8007
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Thursdays: 10 am – 7 pm

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Memorial Day: May 25
Juneteenth: June 19
Independence Day: July 4
Labor Day: September 7


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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