Brooklyn Ceramic Arts Tour (BCAT) -A Celebration of Clay, Community and Creativity at Ceramics Studios Across Brooklyn

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A Four-Day Celebration of Clay, Community, 

and Creativity at Ceramics Studios Across Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Ceramic Arts Tour (BCAT), now in its third year, 

welcomes New Yorkers and visitors to experience the borough’s thriving 

ceramic arts scene through workshops, demos, gallery shows, and more!

Brooklyn, NY – Spanning four days, BCAT offers curated self-guided walking tours featuring ceramic studios, galleries, and local businesses across various areas of Brooklyn. This annual event showcases the diversity and depth of contemporary ceramic art being created in the borough today: from wheel-thrown pottery to sculptural installations. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet working ceramic artists, view demonstrations, get their own hands in clay, and peruse one-of-a-kind pieces for sale directly from Brooklyn’s most talented makers.

This year’s tour features over 25 events and more than 300 participating ceramic artists. The full directory of events and an interactive map with suggested routes are available at www.brooklynceramicartstour.com. Admission to all locations is free and open to the public.

What: A four-day festival in which dozens of ceramic studios across Brooklyn will open their doors and invite in the general public, showcasing the art and craft of ceramics

Who: Ceramic artists and ceramics studios in Brooklyn

When: May 29, 2025 – June 1, 2025

Where: Various locations, details at website

Contact: brooklynceramicartstour@gmail.com
jillmarleahbell@gmail.com, nic@nicholasnewcomb.com

“I can’t wait for BCAT this year. It’s going to be bigger and better than ever!” – Nic Newcomb, BCAT co-founder

“Brooklyn has steadily been emerging as a hub for ceramics in NYC, and this year reflects that evolution. It’s fostered a strong community where we learn from one another, grow together, and offer mutual support.” – Jill Bell, BCAT co-founder

“There’s so much amazing work getting made at these studios that’s yet to be discovered. It’s exciting to think about opening the doors to the public to give them a peek into the tremendous creative output of this community of artists.” – Meg Metzger, owner of BAT Clay Studio

2024 opening party 2024 closing party and throwdown

A selection of BCAT 2025’s events include:

• A.Mano Brooklyn – WED 6:30p-9:30p – Kickoff party
• Brooklyn Horticulture – THURS 7-9pm – Rooted in Clay: Planter exhibition and a performance on ceramic instruments by Sonic Mud
• Newcomb Studios – FRI 12-3pm – Raku firing demonstration and Raku in Brooklyn: An Exhibition of Raku-Fired Vessels and Objects
• Williamsburg Charter High School – FRI 3-5pm – Live demos and Q&A with Brooklyn-based emerging and established ceramic artists
• e.e. Ceramic Studio – FRI 7-9pm – Gatherings Panel Discussion: Teachers, Techs & Fabricators, celebrating the working-class artists behind the ceramics community
• Blue Room Pottery Studio – SAT 11am-1pm –Glaze and tool swap and a talk with Derek Au, creator of glazy.org
• Walt L. Shamel Community Garden – SAT 12-4pm – Cultivated Ceramics: An Open-Air Gallery in the Garden
• Clayworks on Columbia – SAT 1-3pm – Collective Public Mosaic Project
• Clay Space – SUN 5:30-7:30pm – Brooklyn-wide wheel-throwing competition and fundraiser cup sale

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BCAT is a volunteer-led organization devoted to connecting the public with the incredible ceramic talent in Brooklyn. It’s not just about clay—it’s about community, connection, and creativity.