Exhibitions | Exhibitions To the North

Permanence of Earth: Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture at WSU’s Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery

Ogden
January 24 – March 29, 2025
Closing Reception: Friday, March 28, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

In conjunction with the 59th annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), the Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery presents Permanence of Earth: Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture. This group exhibition showcases the innovative work of ten American artists who push the boundaries of ceramic art: Eugene Ofori Agyei, Natalia Arbelaez, Andrea Keys Connell, Salvador Jimenez-Flores, Courtney Mattison, Matt Mitros, Jessica Sanders, Lydia Thompson, Erin Furimsky, and Linda Lopez.

As part of NCECA’s Formation theme, this exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the historical, cultural, and material significance of ceramics as an enduring art form. Each artist contributes a unique perspective to the medium, exploring themes of identity, environment, and transformation.

Gallery Location:
Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery
Weber State University
3964 West Campus Drive
Ogden, UT 84408

Gallery Hours:

  • Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Noon – 5:00 PM
  • Closed Sundays and university holidays

This exhibition is generously supported by Weber County RAMP, the Mark E. & Lola G. Austad Endowment, Jack and Bonnie Wahlen, WSU’s Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities, Ogden City Arts, Weber Student Fees, and the Utah Division of Arts & Museums.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.