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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 3h

TOMORROW’S THE DAY! 🎉 The Artaxis Fundraising Sale goes live **October 14 at 3pm EST** — but guess what? 👀 Our **Patreon members** get exclusive *early access* starting today! Sign up now for as little as a few bucks a month and support Artaxis year-round: https://www.patreon.com/artaxis

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 4h

Last call to grab one of Be Rose's pieces from the Artaxis Shop before it comes down! There's still some great work left, including this "Footed Quilt Cup". Check it out now at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/be-rose

#artaxis #berose #handmadepottery #pottersofbluesky #pottery

Be Rose - Featured Artist

Artist Statement: My work is centered around curiosity and a learning mindset. Every time I start a new series of pots I challenge myself with a new color scheme. This keeps me on my toes, keeps me interested in my work and keeps me testing out new mason stains. It’s important to me to be involved in the material aspe

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 4h

Last call to grab one of Be Rose's pieces from the Artaxis Shop before it comes down! There's still some great work left, including this "Footed Quilt Cup". Check it out now at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/be-rose

#artaxis #berose #handmadepottery #pottersofbluesky #pottery

Be Rose - Featured Artist

Artist Statement: My work is centered around curiosity and a learning mindset. Every time I start a new series of pots I challenge myself with a new color scheme. This keeps me on my toes, keeps me interested in my work and keeps me testing out new mason stains. It’s important to me to be involved in the material aspe

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 2d

It takes $1,500 every month to keep Artaxis online!! This year’s Fundraising Sale goal: $6,500.
Every purchase helps sustain our community and keep this platform thriving.

🗓️ Sale launches October 14 at 3pm EST — at https://shopartaxis.org/
Work by Iren Tete and Donte Hayes

Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 3d

✨ Want first dibs on the Artaxis Fundraising Sale? ✨
Become a Patreon supporter to get exclusive early access 24 hours before the public launch! Our Patreon community keeps Artaxis going year-round.
Join today and shop early: patreon.com/artaxis
Work by Natalia Arbelaez and Janny Baek!

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 3d

Check out the new work that just went up on Mallory Wetherell's Artaxis page. This one is titled, "Pythons & Peaches", hand-painted porcelain, 2025. Find Mallory's updated Artaxis page at https://artaxis.org/artist/mallory-wetherell/

#artaxis #ceramics #contemporaryceramics #porcelain

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 Mark your calendars! The Artaxis Fundraising Sale launches in just **5 days** — the countdown starts now! 🎉
Support our Artaxis community by purchasing artwork from our incredible member artists.

🗓 Save the date:

October 14th at 3pm EST

Work by @ericaiman and @brianchenstudio

Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 5d

We're happy to welcome Tony Young to Artaxis. Tony graduated from Bowling Green State University and works primarily from his home studio in Ohio. He is a high school ceramics teacher who is entering his 20th year in education. https://artaxis.org/artist/tony-young/

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 5d

Join us in welcoming Leon Cho to Artaxis. "Drawing inspiration from my Japanese and Korean cultural heritage and my upbringing in Los Angeles, my work carries an aesthetic that celebrates the fusion of these cultural influences." https://artaxis.org/artist/leon-cho/

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 10d

We are excited to announce the Call for Applicants for the 10th annual Artaxis Fellowship. The deadline is November 15th! The Fellowship aims to enhance diversity, equity, and access within ceramic arts. Artaxis.org/Fellowship.

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 10d

Artaxis member, Ara Koh, just updated her page with new work! This is ”Gradient Curls”. Find Ara's updated Artaxis page at https://artaxis.org/artist/ara-koh/

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 12d

We're thrilled to launch Tom Budzak's Artaxis Shop today! As always, proceeds support both a great artist and our 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission to inspire the next generation of artists worldwide. Find Tom's Artaxis Shop at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/tom-budzak.

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 13d

Artaxis member Vanessa Norris just updated her page with new work. Find Vanessa's updated Artaxis page at https://artaxis.org/artist/vanessa-norris/

#artaxis #ceramics #conrtemporaryceramics #potteryofbluesky #handmadepottery #pottery

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 16d

We're happy to welcome Sam Sequeira to Artaxis. They write about their work, "Transitioning is allowing yourself to have a part in your own creation." Learn more and find Sam's new Artaxis page at https://artaxis.org/artist/sam-sequeira/

#artaxis #ceramics #contemporaryceramics #samsequeira

Sam Sequeira - Artaxis.org

Artaxis engages the ceramics community through promotional, educational, and networking programs while celebrating diverse artistic practices and being a resource of aesthetic values.

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 17d

Artaxis member, Wade MacDonald just updated his page. "The intersection of ceramics and architecture is a dynamic and symbiotic relationship. Both disciplines address social concerns through their aesthetics and utilitarian nature." https://artaxis.org/artist/wade-macdonald/

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 18d

Artaxis member, Kirstin Willders recently updated her page with new work. This is "Symbolic Architecture in a Hostile Context". Check out the rest of Kirstin's updated Artaxis page at https://artaxis.org/artist/kirstin-willders/.

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 18d

We're happy to welcome Charlotte Lindley Martin to Artaxis. Learn more and find Charlotte's new Artaxis page at https://artaxis.org/artist/charlotte-lindley-martin/

#artaxis #ceramics #charlottelindleymartin #contemporaryceramics #ceramicsofbluesky

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 19d

Artaxis Members — We Need Your Help!
Our Annual Fundraising Sale launches October 14, and we’re calling on you to donate a piece or two to support Artaxis. Check your email for the link or email us at [email protected].
Deadline to Donate: October 7
Images: Jon Stein, Adam Chau, Jake Boggs

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 27d

We're excited to launch Sasha Barrett's Artaxis Shop today! His work is inspired by his upbringing in Sumy, Ukraine, and he donates a portion of the sales from his pots to Ukrainian causes. Learn more at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/sasha-barrett/.

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · 28d

Last chance to grab one of Doug Peltzman's works! We have great pieces available, and every purchase directly supports this talented artist and our nonprofit mission to inspire emerging ceramicists worldwide. https://shopartaxis.org/collections/doug-peltzman/

#artaxis #dougpeltzman #ceramicart

Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · Aug 19

Introducing the newest Artaxis Shop featured artist, Be Rose! Her work is born from a mindset of curiosity and learning. Every purchase supports this incredible artist and our nonprofit. Check it out now at https://shopartaxis.org/collections/be-rose

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · Aug 19

We're launching an Artaxis Shop with Be Rose's work later today, so stay tuned so you don't miss it! #artaxis #berose #handmadepottery #pottery

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · Aug 18

This is your last chance to shop the Jeremiah Ibarra collection on the Artaxis Shop! Every purchase helps us support both the artist and our nonprofit's mission to uplift and empower artists. Your support makes a difference. https://shopartaxis.org/collections/jeremiah-ibarra

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · Aug 8

Stephanie Flowers just updated her page! Drawing inspiration from biology, nature, and sci-fi, she explores the parallels between the human body and the natural world, leveraging porcelain's unique blend of fragility, strength, and translucence. https://artaxis.org/artist/stephanie-flowers/
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Stephanie Flowers - Artaxis.org

Artaxis engages the ceramics community through promotional, educational, and networking programs while celebrating diverse artistic practices and being a resource of aesthetic values.

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Artaxis @artaxis.bsky.social · Aug 8

Christina West just updated her Artaxis page! Through sculpture, video, and photography, West offers a powerful feminist perspective, challenging traditional male archetypes by highlighting vulnerability, awkwardness, and beauty. https://artaxis.org/artist/christina-west/

#Artaxis #ChristinaAWest