Artists Opening Reception : Friday, August 22, 5-7 pm
Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5 pm, and by appointment
OPEN RAIN OR SHINE!!
Link to Register for the OPENING RECEPTION.
Link to Register to VISIT THE EXHIBITION.
Cape Ann has long been a site of innovation in the field of ceramics. Frank H. Norton—MIT professor, accomplished potter, and close friend of Paul Manship—developed pioneering glazes and industrial applications for ceramic materials. He shared his special clay with local sculptors George Demetrios and Walker Hancock, and his significant historic pottery collection now resides at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Recognizing that Cape Ann ceramic artists continue to explore and expand new possibilities in this medium, Potter Marty Morgan suggested that an exhibition of outdoor ceramic works be exhibited at the Manship Artists Residency site in 2020. Although the exhibition was delayed by the pandemic, the vision endured.
In the fall of 2024, Marty Morgan joined with her colleague Anni Melançon-Hughes, and MARS Executive Director Rebecca Reynolds to revive this project. They invited more than 40 artists to submit existing works or proposals for new, large-scale pieces that challenged the boundaries of their studio practice. And in the spring of 2025, jurors Donna Hassler and Sharon Bates were invited to help realize that original vision by organizing a juried exhibition of contemporary outdoor ceramics.
The exhibition title, Heavenly Earth, evokes the extraordinary beauty of this historic setting while inviting varied interpretations. The 14 selected artists responded with a range of compelling works that reflect both the thematic prompt and the site’s natural and cultural significance. The works were thoughtfully reviewed by the jurors to create a cohesive exhibition sited across the Starfield landscape.
Each artist was also invited to present smaller-scale pieces in Paul Manship’s historic barn studio, offering visitors a deeper look into their individual practices and artistic evolution. We invite you to join us in celebrating the illustrious past, dynamic present, and promising future of ceramic art on Manship’s heavenly earth.
- Friday, August 22 Opening Reception
- Saturday, September 13 Pottery Studio Crawl
- Sunday, September 14 Ellen Schön 3D printing workshop
- Thursday, September 18 Ceramic Movie Night
- Friday, September 19 Starfield Tea Party
- Saturday, September 20 Bowl Painting Event – Sign up for openings on 9/20
- Sunday, September 21 Miranda Aisling Folk Concert
- Saturday, September 27 Kintsugi Workshop
- Sunday, September 28 Kintsugi Workshop
- Monday, September 29 Kintsugi Workshop
Participating artists: Miranda Aisling, Jennifer K Brown, Larry Elardo, Barbe Ennis, Dave Ernster, Niho Kozuru, Anni Melançon-Hughes, Carol Medcalfe, Marty Morgan, Stephen Procter, Jenny Rangan, Ellen Schön, Janis Stemmerman. Work by Laraine Cicchetti (1953-2023) presented in her memory. Link to more information on the artists.
Sponsors: The Prometheus Circle of the Manship Artists Residency, Bruce J. Anderson Foundation, Cape Ann Tree Service, Carroll Steele Insurance Agency, Cape Ann Savings Bank.
Link to Register for the OPENING RECEPTION.
Link to Register to VISIT THE EXHIBITION.
Image credit: Barbe Ennis Ceramics
