NCG Annual Member Exhibit
Location: Sahara West Library
Dates: May 29 – August 2, 2025
The Nevada Clay Guild Annual Member Exhibit is back! This summer, we invite all current members to showcase their latest ceramic creations at the Sahara West Library. Each member may submit up to two pieces, provided they have not been displayed in a previous Guild exhibit.
Deadline for Entries: The deadline for entries is 11:59 PDT, Saturday, May 10, 2025.
NCG Members Only Participation. Members, please make sure to review the exhibit guidelines emailed to you, before signing up below.
Online signup are now CLOSED.
This is a fantastic opportunity to share your work with the community and celebrate the incredible talent within our guild. Start planning your submissions now—we can't wait to see your newest creations!
View last year’s showcased art and find more details here:
NCG Annual Exhibit Information
25th Annual Celebrating Life! Exhibition
Location: Charleston Heights Arts Center
Dates: May 29 – September 11, 2025
The 25th Annual Celebrating Life! Exhibition honors the vibrant creativity of artists aged 50 and better. This year’s showcase will be held at the Charleston Heights Arts Center and features a diverse selection of work from local talents.
Meet the Artists Reception & Awards Ceremony: Join us in Ballroom A on opening night—Thursday, May 29, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.—for a special reception and awards ceremony. Free and open to the public!
Location: Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 Brush St, Las Vegas, NV 89107
This exhibition is a beloved tradition in our arts community, celebrating decades of experience and expression. Don’t miss your chance to see the inspiring work of our region’s most seasoned creators!
29th Summerlin Festival of the Arts
Location: Downtown Summerlin
Dates: October 10 – 12, 2025
The 29th Annual Summerlin Festival of the Arts is just around the corner, and we’re proud to share that several of our members will be exhibiting their work in the NCG Booth after being selected by the festival committee. In addition, you’ll likely spot even more familiar faces—many of our members will also be hosting their own booths throughout the festival grounds.
This three-day outdoor event is a fantastic opportunity to experience exceptional fine art, craft, and community in a vibrant setting. Come out and support your fellow guild members—we’d love to see you there!
Opening Reception - NCG Member Exhibit
Location: Sahara West Library
Date: May 29, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00PM
Join us for the Opening Reception of the Nevada Clay Guild Annual Member Exhibit! Celebrate the creativity and craftsmanship of local ceramic artists at this special evening event.
Obvara & Saggar Fire Workshop
Location: A private studio in Henderson
Address provided upon Registration
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Nevada Clay Guild will provide snacks and drinks.
Join us for a unique combination of Obvara and Saggar firing techniques at Bill R's 'Sin City' Studio in Henderson!
NCG Studio Social at Melinda’s
Location: Melinda’s Studio & Small Farm
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Join us for a one-of-a-kind Studio Social at Melinda’s charming studio and small farm—complete with alpacas, chickens, and ducks—oh my!
This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow NCG members, enjoy a relaxed and creative atmosphere, and explore Melinda’s unique workspace.
Stay tuned! An Action Alert with more details will be sent out as we get closer to the date.
NCECA’s 59th Annual Conference: Formation
NCECA’s 59th Annual Conference: Formation, in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 26-29, 2025. If you’re going, reserve a hotel asap!
This event is not sponsored by the NCG
2025 Nevada Clay Guild New Years Party
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025 (4:30pm-6:30pm) - RSVP by January 23rd
Location: Rampart Casino "Marketplace Buffet" - 221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145
Cost: $26.20 for NCG member, $42.70 for one non-member guest (Price includes tax & gratuity) Pre-pay via PayPal link with RSVP
Bring: Your own treasured ceramic piece in a gift bag with your name hidden inside the bag/box
ClayCon West 2025
A great local (St. George, Utah) conference that has featured our members in past workshops! More information: here
This event is not sponsored by the NCG
(posted time does not reflect the time of the convention)
Clay Arts Vegas Tea Bowl Workshop
More information can be found on their website: here
This event is not sponsored by the NCG
Clay Arts Vegas Tea Bowl Workshop
More information can be found on their website: here
This event is not sponsored by the NCG
Clay Arts Vegas Kiln Building Workshop
Guest Amedeo Salamoni is teaching a workshop from Sunday 12/15- 12/22. More information be found on their website: here
This event is not sponsored by the NCG
(posted time does not reflect the time of the workshop)
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Choose and keep a handmade ceramic bowl ($10/bowl), enjoy a variety of soups, bread, music and the Silent Auction. Proceeds donated to
Three Square
, Southern Nevada's only food bank and the area's largest hunger-relief organization
Glaze-a-thon
Glaze the bowls we made at the bowl-a-thon. Glazes and tools provided. Bring your apron.
Bowl-a-thon
Throw or handbuild bowls for the Empty Bowls event. Clay and tools provided, bring your apron.
Studio Social at Sharon “Sam” Francia’s
Enjoy time with your fellow Nevada Clay Guild members and hear our latest news!
Annual Member Exhibit Reception
Come to the West Sahara Library to see the artwork produced by members of the Nevada Clay Guild.
“Printing on Clay” Workshop with Kathy Skaggs of AMACO/brent
Join us to learn how to print on clay with Velvet Underglaze Inks.
2024 Nevada Clay Guild New Year Party
The Nevada Clay Guild invites all members to join us for this 2024 New Year Holiday celebration. The buffet and party are complimentary to all our NV Clay Guild members, and each member may bring one guest for $20. The buffet meal includes regular beverages. Attendees may purchase a beer and wine package at the event for $8.00 (plus tax.)
ClayCon
Clay Con West is an annual convention all about Clay! It is in St. George, UT.
To register, click here.
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Empty bowls is a community fundraiser that is sponsored in part by the Nevada Clay Guild. The proceeds raised will go to local food banks to help during the holiday season.