2026 Claybash Exhibition

Mbhali Edwards, The Enchantress, 2025, Clay, cowrie shells, gold paint, 26 x 16 x 15 in., Lisa River Schenkelberg, Time Becomes a Loop, 2019, Stoneware clay and oil paint cold finish, 21 x 8 x 7.5 in., Louise Wheeler, Tumbling Blocks Clay Quilt, 2022, Ceramic and embroidery thread, 15 x 20.5 x 2.5 in.
May 17 - September 6, 2026

2026 Claybash Exhibition

Claybash is the second installment of our triennial exhibition series, bringing together fresh, inventive work from artists all over the country. This year’s juror is Angelik Vizcarrondo‑Laboy, a New York–based curator and writer who focuses on contemporary art and craft.

The museum’s connection to ceramics dates back to the 1960s, when Toshiko Takaezu, a world-renowned ceramic artist and longtime Hunterdon County resident, was actively involved with the museum. Since then, HAM has hosted many ceramic exhibitions, thanks in large part to curators like Hildreth York and Ingrid Renard.

This year’s Claybash is dedicated to Hildreth York, art historian, curator, and longtime friend of the museum, in honor of the lasting impact her insight and generosity have had on our exhibitions program.

 

CLAYBASH ARTISTS:

 

Taussen Brewer

Pin Hsin Chu

Naomi Cohn

Kelly Devitt

Daniel Dobrow

Mbhali Edwards

Rachel Eng

Katie Fee

Barbara Fiore

Kai Fukunaga

Sophie Gagliardi

Stefanie Haining

Kimberly Hardiman Winnicky

Ro Hebert

Mindy Horn

Ali Hval

Tsehai Johnson

Nancy Modlin Katz

Sarah Knight

John Chia Hsuan Kuo

 

Ivy Mastrud

Brianna McQuade

Rebecca Murtaugh

Angela Okajima Kempinas

Russ Orlando

Yana Payusova

DeAnn Prosia

Jenny Reed

Lisa River Schenkelberg

Justin Rothshank

Francisco Rocha Salazar & Jasper Isaac Johns

Phoebe Scott

Jackie Shatz

John Shea

Judi Tavill

CA. Traen

Max Trumpower

Shauna Twardzik-Heine

Louise Wheeler

Steven Wolock

 

Show Your Support

In addition to inspiring people with our classes, we spark imaginations with world-class art installed on our terrace and in our galleries. We maintain the beautiful stone mill that deepens your ties with the past and provide a gathering place for your family and friends on the Toshiko Takaezu Terrace. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation so that we may continue educating, challenging, and inspiring community through the arts.

The Hunterdon Art Museum is barrier-free and accessible to people who use wheelchairs. Patrons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may contact the Museum through the New Jersey Relay Service at (TTY) 1 (800) 852-7899. Visit our Accessibility page for complete information.

Programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts; Hyde and Watson Foundation; The Large Foundation; and The Holt Foundation, along with other corporations, foundations, and individuals. 

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