Three of my ceramic pieces were selected for the California Ceramics Invitational. This exhibition by SMAart Studio & KnK Contemporary is a juried exhibition celebrating the depth and diversity of contemporary ceramic practice across Northern California.

Opening Reception is March 5th, Thursday 6-9 pm with exhibition dates from March 5th, Thursday to March 29th Sunday. The exhibition is located at KnK Contemporary gallery, 1049 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA.

This piece is titled Winter Diamond Rings  18″ x 13″ x 4″

“Fiber & Fire Exhibition” at the Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA) is now open.Two arts organizations—Association of Clay & Glass Artists of California (ACGA) and fiber/DIMENSIONS—come together to explore the dynamic relationship between fiber, clay, and glass: three distinct yet kindred materials in contemporary craft.The exhibition runs from February 14 to March 12, 2026.

Sausalito Center For The Arts
750 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
Open Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Great news. Lee’s piece, “Ruby Diamond Vase” will be exhibited in the International Academy of Ceramics Exhibition “Clay Replacing Plastic” at the Sculpture Space NYC – Center for Ceramic Arts in New York City. June 19 to July 18, 2026 Based in Geneva, the International Academy of Ceramics is the principal organization representing the interests of ceramists worldwide.
Lee was elected to the academy in 2019.

The Open Studio is over, BUT Lee’s Gallery is OPEN by appointment DAILY through December 24. Call or text 650-678-2299 or email Lee@LeeMiddleman.com for an appointment. Address: 16 Coal Mine View, Portola Valley, CA
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Lee’s work is also selected for the “Fiber & Fire Exhibition” at the Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA). Two arts organizations—Association of Clay & Glass Artists of California (ACGA) and fiber/DIMENSIONS—come together to explore the dynamic relationship between fiber, clay, and glass: three distinct yet kindred materials in contemporary craft.The exhibition runs from February 14 to March 12, 2026.

Sausalito Center For The Arts
750 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
Open Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

I will be holding my annual Winter Open Studio at 16 Coal Mine View, Portola Valley, CA from 10am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 & 7, 2025.

I recently returned from Zibo, China. There I participated in the International Macsabal Woodfiring Festival. Three of my ceramic art works were accepted by the Zhunjiazhuang Art Museum collection in Zibo.

I will be presenting a new series, Crater Glazed Art, that I recently developed. See the image here.  I will of course be displaying my “classic” pieces as well.

The new ceramics museum in Zibo China, the Zhujiazhuang Art Museum has accepted three of my works from the USA to be displayed in their permanent collection when the museum opens later this year. The Macsabal workshop/festival held in the Zhujiazhuang village was exceptional. I am happy that I returned to Zibo after 6 years delay due to the COVID pandemic. See the event on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lee.middleman  check dates from August 26 to September 21, 2025

I have just returned from a two-week workshop and festival in Zibo, China. There 20 foreign artists and 30 Chinese artists created ceramicwork and fired a three-chamber woodkiln. You can see images of the event on my Facebook page, August 31 to September 13, 2025.

The International Macsabal Woodfire Workshop/Festival was held in the Zhujiazhuang village in Zibo, China was exceptional. I am happy that I returned to Zibo after 6 years delay due to the COVID pandemic.

Lee Middleman’s Spring Ceramics Open Studio
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 10am to 5pm
16 Coal Mine View in Portola Valley

I will be featuring my highly textured vases. The Sun Flower vases pictured are examples. They are in national and regional museums in Asia and Europe.

I will also feature a new series of crater-glazed and crackle pieces in his large gallery space.

Come visit

I will be hosting my annual Winter Open Studio in Portola Valley on Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8, 2024 from 10am to 5pm. The Open Studio takes place at my studio and gallery at 16 Coalmine View, Portola Valley.

I will be presenting a new series, Crackle Colors, that I recently developed. See the image here.  I will of course be displaying my
“classic” pieces as well.

As a new feature, there will be a select display of top quality, older series offered at $100

My gallery is also open by appointment. Just call me at 650-851-0295

My work Ruby Sun Flower has been selected for the Ink & Clay 46 Competition. This exhibition runs from August 8 to December 14 at the Kellogg University Art Gallery in Pomona, CA

2024 Korea-US Invitational Ceramic Exhibition. My work Oribe Carved Diamond Globe Vase will be in this international exhibition from July 1 to December 31, 2024. The exhibition is sponsored by Seoul Cyber University, KOREA.

Lee Middleman @ the CLAY and GLASS FESTIVAL!

I’m excited to once again participate in this grand art festival at Palo Alto Art Center, Saturday & Sunday, July 13 & 14 in Booth 74. This free event will feature 125+ artists, has demonstrations, and competitive events! Food trucks, coffee and ice cream vendors.

I just received notice that two of my works – “Cosmic Eggs 2″ and Tea-dust Tribute” have been selected for the “Feats of Clay Competition”. Juror Linda Fitz Gibbon said “There were over 250 works submitted and 50 selected….I was looking for a balance of styles, firing and fabrication techniques, messaging and vision.” June 13 to July 7 at the Lincoln Art Center, CA.

I will be hosting my annual Spring Open Studio in Portola Valley on Saturday and Sunday, June 8 & 9, 2024 from 10am to 5pm. The Open Studio takes place at my studio and gallery at 16 Coalmine View, Portola Valley.

I will be presenting my recent work using crater-like glazes and crackle glazes that I developed. I will of course be displaying my “classic” pieces as well. I will also be displaying a few woodfired pieces from my recent journey to Aomori, Japan. Come visit.

My gallery is also open by appointment. Just call me at 650-851-0295

I will be hosting my annual Spring Open Studio in Portola Valley on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 & 5, 2024 from 10am to 5pm. The Open Studio takes place at my studio and gallery at 16 Coalmine View, Portola Valley.

I will be presenting my recent work using crater-like glazes that I developed. I will of course be displaying my “classic” pieces as well. Come visit.

My gallery is also open by appointment. Just call me at 650-851-0295

Happy New Year! Congratulations to the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) members participating in this exhibition, Exhibition of Ceramics at the Shredharani Gallery in New Delhi, India presented by the Indian Ceramics Triennale. I am pleased to have my work included and to represent ACGA from California.

Here are a few images of the latest new textures that I will showing at the Winter Open Studio. December 2 & 3

I will be hosting my annual Winter Open Studio in Portola Valley on Saturday and Sunday, December 2 & 3, 2023 from 10am to 5pm. The Open Studio takes place at my studio and gallery at 16 Coalmine View, Portola Valley.

I will display recent work that I wood-fired in Aomori, Japan. You can also the newest textures I have added to my designs: Scallop and Ginkgo. I will of course be displaying my “classic” pieces as well. Come visit.

My gallery is also open by appointment. Just call me at 650-851-0295 or 650-678-2299

I recently returned from three weeks of enjoying making pottery in northern Japan. I organized a woodfiring workshop for four of us to work, fire, and sight-see in Aomori, Japan at the Tsugaru Kanayama Studios hosted by Ryoji Matsumiya.

I have posted many images on my Facebook page for others to enjoy. See posts from September 18 to October 11, 2023
See https://www.facebook.com/lee.middleman

My piece, “Oribe Pine Globe Vase”, will be in the 31st Annual Strictly Functional Pottery National Competition held at the Lancaster Museum of Art in Lancaster, PA. This is the ninth time my work has been accepted into this exhibition. The exhibition dates are from September 23 to November 4, 2023.  Juror Adero Willard selected 131 pieces from 128 artists for the show.

I will be exhibiting in Booth # 66.

I will be hosting my annual  Spring Open Studio in Portola Valley on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 & 7, 2023 from 10am to 5pm. The Open Studio takes place at my studio and gallery at 16 Coalmine View, Portola Valley.

I will display my recent work that I wood-fired in Manitoba, Canada with my good friend, Alan Lacovetsky. Before the Open Studio, I will creating new Pit-Fired pieces.  I will of course be displaying my “classic” pieces as well.  Come visit.

My gallery is also open by appointment.  Just call me at 650-851-0295

The Contemporary Clay Biennial Juried Exhibit 2022 will feature my piece, Duo-Red Diamond Globe, at the The Art Center in Grand Valley, Colorado.  The exhibition will run from May 13 to June 25, 2022 at the Western Colorado Center for the Arts. This is my seventh time participating in this national competition. Juror: Fong Choo, Adjunct Faculty, Bellarmine University

My piece “Jade Sunflower Vase 2022” has been selected for the “California Clay Competition” exhibition at the The Artery at 207 G Street in Davis, CA from April 29 to May 26, 2022.  This is the eleventh time my work has been selected for this California competition.  This year the juror is Heidi BekeBrede, a multi-media artist.  See my Gallery Shop here.

Seismic State: California Ceramics

My piece, Oribe Sun Flower, has been selected for this show by juror, Beth Ann Gerstein, the director of the American Museum of Ceramic Art.  The exhibition is sponsored by the Association of Clay and Glass Arts at the Sparrow Gallery in Sacramento, March 11-April 1, 2022. The exhibition is associated with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference in Sacramento.

Sparrow Gallery 1021 R St, Sacramento, CA

I just received word that my piece received a silver prize at the 2021 Shanghai International Woodfire Ceramics Festival. This piece, Winter Pine Vase, is from a private collection in China. So pleased.

I will be hosting my annual Outdoor/Indoor Winter Open Studio in Portola Valley on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 & 5, 2021 from 10am to 5pm. The Open Studio takes place at my studio and gallery at 16 Coalmine View, Portola Valley.

COVID protocols will be followed.

I wish I could have traveled to international ceramic events this year, but instead I worked in my studio to create .  I also have been creating a new line of crater-glazed works.  Please visit and see these new pieces.

My gallery is also open by appointment.  Just call me at 650-851-0295

I am pleased to announce that three of my ceramic artworks have been purchased for the 10th China Changchun International Ceramics Symposium this summer.  Changchun is the capital of northeast China’s Jilin province.  The exhibition runs from August 5 to November 15, 2021.

The Changchun museum/gallery will add these pieces to their permanent collection which includes works from 58 countries.  In 2020, 9th exhibition also purchased three of my pieces.

The work entitled, Desert Pine Tribute, is shown here.

My work, Black & White (Winter) Diamond Vase, was selected for the Black White and Shades of Gray Exhibition at the Sebastopol Center for Arts.Exhibition Dates: June 19-July 25 2021.

This international, juried exhibition showcases work in the powerful and creative contrast of black and white tones and/or including complex and subtle shades of gray. I am pleased to have my ceramic piece included in a show of many paintings, photographs, prints and textiles.

See these links: https://www.sebarts.org/blackwhitegray/p/blackwhitegray50

https://www.sebarts.org/blackwhitegray

Two pieces of my work are in the next exhibition/competition at the Blue Line Arts Gallery near Sacramento, CA. Entitled “Off-Center, ” the exhibition is on display from May 21 to July 3 in Roseville. These are works produced in 2021 during the pandemic shutdown. I am pleased to be in this exhibition again.  The pieces are titled “Large Winter Diamond Vase” and “Jade Sun Flower 2021.”  See my Gallery Shop here

My piece “Winter Diamond Vase” has been selected for the “Black/White and Shades of Gray” exhibition at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts at 282 S.High Street in
Sebastopol from June 19 to July 25.  The  juror, Harry Frank, selected the 100 pieces for display.  See my Gallery Shop here.

Irene Jenkins enjoys flower arranging.  She created wonderful arrangement using my Oribe Orbits Almond Vase purchased at my May open studio.  Thank you Irene for this image.

My work is featured at the Iwasawa Oriental Art Gallery in Los Gatos, CA during this holiday season.  See this link:

Iwasawa Oriental Art

What fun!   My art design won the International Ceramic Art Network (ICAN) 2021  T-shirt Contest.  Here’s a link: ICAN T-shirt

In addition, my ceramic work has been selected to appear in the International Ceramic Art Network (ICAN) 2021 Ceramics Calendar – Vases & Vessels.  Here’s the link: ICAN Calendars

I hope you will visit the ACGA online sales event “Celebrate Clay & Glass”. Link: https://acga.net See my newest work available for purchase with FREE shipping. Many other of my fellow ACGA members are in this holiday show. You can also go directly to my gallery shop using this link: etsy.com/shop/leemiddleman

I am pleased to share that my art works are chosen for Two Exhibitions:

OFF-CENTER – AN INTERNATIONAL CERAMIC COMPETITION at Blue Line Arts in Roseville California. Three of my pieces were selected: “Tri-Red Diamond Globe, Winter Ridge Globe, and Oribe Pine Textured Globe (pictured here)” vases, all created in 2020. The exhibition runs July 31 to September 12, 2020.

WORKHOUSE CLAY INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT 2020 at the Workhouse Art Center in Lorton, VA. My “Winter Blue Sun Flower” vase will be displayed. The exhibit runs August 8 to October 11, 2020.

Enjoy visiting my gallery shop @ Etsy.com/shop/leemiddleman

New Ceramics Online Shop

Link: Gallery Shop
(Note: the name of my gallery shop on Etsy is LeeMIddleman (no spaces)
With so many galleries, open studios and exhibitions postponed or cancelled, I recently opened my
ceramics gallery shop on Etsy.
Please take a look and give a “like” to the shop.

My studio/gallery in Portola Valley is closed for now. However, if you would like to see my artwork, I can setup an outdoor display. For an appointment call (650) 851-0295 0r email Lee@LeeMiddleman.com

Pictured: Hidden Red Diamond Globe

I am pleased to announce that three of my pieces have been accepted into the 9th China Changchun International Ceramics Symposium.  Normally the symposium is held in August, but this year only the exhibition will be held from August 12, 2020 to January 7, 2021.  The exhibition will be held at the Changchun International Ceramic Art Museum in Changchun, the capital of northeast China’s Jilin province.

Since 2011, Changchun has held 8 sessions of the China Changchun International Ceramics Works Symposium (International Ceramics Competition).  At present, the Ceramics Gallery has collected more than 800 works created by more than 220 artists from 51 countries and regions in five continents.  These are the links to Home page & the Gallery page.

The work selected are a Red Diamond Globe (pictured here), a Winter Sun Flower, and a Jade Sea Urchin Vase

I will be hosting my annual Winter Open Studio in Portola Valley on Saturday and Sunday, December 8 & 9, 2018 from 10am to 5pm. The Open Studio takes place at my studio and gallery at 16 Coalmine View, Portola Valley.

My highly-textured, decorative functional ware is strongly influenced by my participation in ceramic workshops and symposiums in Asia. I enjoy combining my interest in travel and Asian cultures with my ceramic career. In 2019, I will be doing a residency in YiXing, China in May and a residency in Croatia in August.

International Ceramic Artists Newtwork has chosen my work “Diamond Rings Winter Sculpture” as the
December image on the National 2019 Calendar

The Filoli Art Faire in Woodside
Friday thru Sunday, July 27 to 29

Filoli Gardens first art fair will be open from 10am to 5pm each day. There is modest admission fee to the beautiful gardens and plenty of parking. Located at 86 Canada Road in Woodside. See you there!

The ACGA Clay & Glass Festival is THIS WEEKEND.

The Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road. I will be located in booth #67 on the lawn. The Festival will feature live demonstrations in glass-blowing, pottery-throwing and ikebana, as well as a hands-on clay art projects for artists of all ages.

Admission is free, and there’s plenty of free parking. Valet parking is also available at the Art Center. Good food available, too. For more details about the show, please visit www.clayglassfestival.com.

The postcard for the ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto, listed below. See you there in booth 67 on the lawn.

The ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto takes place on Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15 at the Palo Alto Art Center, Newell at Embarcadero Roads from 10am to 5pm. I will be in booth 67 on the lawn. Come see my newest works including sculptural works like this one shown here, Diamond Ridge Rings.

In May, I will be attending the symposium and residency at the International Ceramic Artists Association in Zibo, China. The event will take place at the Li ZiYuan Art Center from May 11 to May 24. Members from Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas will participate in lectures, studio work, and firings. I am pleased to be the North American Chair for this event.

I will be hosting my annual Spring Open Studio in Portola Valley on Saturday and Sunday, April 28 & 29, 2017 from 10am to 5pm. The Open Studio takes place at my studio and gallery at 16 Coalmine View, Portola Valley.

My highly-textured, decorative functional ware is strongly influenced by my participation in ceramic workshops and symposiums in Asia. I enjoy combining my interest in travel and Asian cultures with my ceramic career. This year I will be doing a residency in Zibo, China in May and visiting Inner Mongolia, China in August.

Celebrating another year of ceramics. Pictured is my newest texture – diamond – Winter Ridge Vessel. This piece and others on display incorporate this newest texture.

My work, New Desert SunFlower was selected for the International Ceramic Triennial UNICUM 2018. Organized by The National Museum of Slovenia, the International Ceramics Triennial UNICUM 2018 “emphasizes the popularization and presentation of contemporary ceramics as an independent area in the field of artistic creation. Triennial is a connection between international and Slovenia and it gives a fresh insight into artistic ceramics.” The exhibition at the National Museum is from May 17 to September 30

Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Ceramic presents an International Contemporary Ceramic Exhibition every 4 years. The first International Contemporary Ceramic Exhibition was held in 2014 and invited artists to establish a contemporary ceramic museum in Turkey. In 2018, 54 artworks were accepted for the exhibition now called the “CERAmini” International Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramics.

My work for this exhibition is titled: Winter Ridge Globe. It will become part of the museum collection. The exhibition is open from April 11 to May 30, 2018 at the Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu, Bolu 14030 Turkey.

My sculptural piece, Cosmic Eggs 2018, has been accepted in the Contemporary Clay Biennial 2018 at the Western Colorado Center for the Arts in Grand Junction, CO. This is my fifth time to be selected for the exhibition.

The biennial was juried by Juror: Doug Casebeer, Anderson Ranch Art Center. The exhibition is open from May 11 to June 23, 2018.

My vase, Oribe SunFlower, has been accepted in the 29th annual California Clay Competition at The Artery in Davis, California. This is the ninth time my work has been selected for the annual exhibition.

The exhibition is open from April 27 to May 25, 2018.

The 29th Annual California Clay Competition is sponsored by The Artery and held in conjunction with the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art.

I will be hosting my annual Winter Open Studio in Portola Valley on Saturday and Sunday, December 2 & 3, 2017 from 10am to 5pm. The Open Studio takes place at my studio and gallery at 16 Coalmine View, Portola Valley.

My highly-textured, decorative functional ware is strongly influenced by my participation in ceramic workshops and symposiums in Asia. I enjoy combining my interest in travel and Asian cultures with my ceramic career. This year I worked and exhibited in Mihar, India and Yixing and Yaotou, China.

Celebrating another year of ceramics. Pictured is my new series – Jade Carved Rain Bottle. This piece and others on display were inspired by my recent trip to Yaotou, China.

I have been invited to exhibit several of his celadon pieces at the International Celadon Exhibition at the Huamao Art Museum, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, CHINA. Chinese artists from around China and their foreign counterparts will be showcasing the celadon works. Founded in 2008, the Huamao Art Museum is the largest non-profit private art museum in China. The exhibition will be held from November 13 to December 8, 2017.

I have been invited to participate in a ceramic workshop in Chengcheng, China, home of Yaotou kiln ceramics. Although I have participated in many workshops and symposia in Zibo, Yixing, Beijing and Jingdezhen, this will be a new ceramics tradition in a new location.

This workshop will explore the local culture and industry related to Yaotou black porcelain. Art creation and firing, ceramic forum and touring will take place.

10 foreign artists and 10 Chinese artists will work together.

My work Winter Ridge 5 is also in the current show: 4th Clay & Glass Biennial. Sponsored by the City of Brea and the Association of Clay & Glass Artists of California, this juried show includes selected works from United States artists and international artists.

The juror is Suzanne Isken, the Executive Director of the Crafty and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles.

Two of my latest works, Winter Ridge and Cosmic Eggs, have been accepted in this year’s INK & CLAY 43 Exhibition. “Winter Ridge” is a decorative functional vase, while “Cosmic Eggs” is a slip-cast sculpture (shown here). The exhibition will be held at the Kellogg University Art Gallery at Cal Poly Pomona. The ceramic juror was Jane Takayama-Ogawa, Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA. Since 2008, I have participated in 8 exhibitions there.

The exhibition dates are September 16 to October 26, 2017, 1801 W. Temple Ave, Building 35A, Pomona.

A second piece of my new series, Winter Ridge, was selected for the new international ceramic art competition for 2017, Off Center.  Well known ceramic artists, Sandra Simon and Robert Brady, were the judges.

The exhibition will held at the Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA from April 14 to May 27, 2017.

All three of my works have been selected for the exhibition, Purposeful Pottery.  This show will include ceramic work that is not only beautiful, but functional. Whether it’s a bowl, vase, tray, or teapot, work included in Purposeful Pottery must serve a purpose.

My works included are: Teadust Spiral Carved Vase, Desert Pine Covered Jar and Jade Abora Vase (pictured).

The exhibition will held at the Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA from April 14 to May 27, 2017.

My vase, Winter Ridge, has been accepted in the 28th annual California Clay Competition at The Artery in Davis, California. This is the eighth time my work has been selected for the annual exhibition.

The exhibition is open from April 28 to May 26, 2017.

The 28th Annual California Clay Competition is sponsored by The Artery and held in conjunction with the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art.

The Artery, 207 G Street, Davis, CA

Just received the announcement (thank you Liu Xi) that my work and other foreign artists from the Macsabal Symposium held in Beijing last year will be displayed with Chinese artists in Beijing this month. At the 798 Art Bridge, 798 Art Zone, Beijing, CHINA

I will be hosting my annual Winter Open Studio in Portola Valley on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 & 4, 2016 from 10am to 5pm.  The Open Studio takes place at my studio and gallery at 16 Coalmine View, Portola Valley.

My highly-textured, decorative functional ware is strongly influenced by my participation in ceramic workshops and symposiums in Asia.  I enjoy combining my interest in travel and Asian cultures with my ceramic career.  Early next year I will working and exhibiting in India and China.

Celebrating another year of ceramics.  Pictured is my new series – Winter Ridge. This series was inspired by my recent trip to China.

I will be leaving soon for the International Ceramics Artists Association bi-annual symposium.  This year it takes place in Changchun City, Jilin Province in CHINA.  We will create work in the studfio at the Yurong Science Factory and the academic conference will take place at the Jilin Art College.  The conference will then move to Zibo City, Shandong Province for additional activities.  Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new artists from around the world.

My recent work (Desert SunFlower) is now part of the collection in the International Macsabal Museum in Samnye City in Wanju, KOREA.  I am happy to now have 4 pieces in their collection.  Another piece, Ruby Abora Bottle, has been added to the Wanju County collection in Korea.

Heading for Wanju, Korea tomorrow for the International Macsabal Wood Fire Festival at the Macsabal Museum in Wanju-gun.  Artist from China, Korea, Turkey, Germany and me (USA) will create new works and collaborate on a 6-meter high sculpture.

I return just in time for the Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival at the Palo Alto Art Center on July 9 & 10.  My booth is #69.  Hope to see you there with images and stories from Korea.

My Spring Open Studio will take place on April 30 & May 1
Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 5pm

Celebrating my 400th firing, I will feature my new “Stone Globe Vase” series (pictured).

At Lee’s Studio, 16 Coalmine View in Portola Valley
See map under CONTACT LEE
or by appointment, please call (650) 851-0535

California Clay Competition opens this month in Davis, CA concurrent with the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art (CCACA). My Jade Abora Vase will be on display. Looking forward to the show at The Artery.

I will participate in the International Macsabal Woodfire Symposium in Wanju, KOREA from June 27 to July 5, 2016. The symposium at a new venue, The International Macsabal Museum. Macsabal Symposia or Festivals are held every year in Korea, China, or Turkey. Founded by Kim YoonMoon of Osan, Korea, these events include ceramics artists from many countries. The artists create clay works, fire the pieces in a woodfiring kiln, exchange ideas and give presentations. Since 2004, I have participated in more than 10 Macsabal events in China, Korea, and Turkey.

Two of my pieces – Jade SunFlower and Jade Abora Vase – have been accepted in the Contemporary Clay Biennial 2016 at the Western Colorado Center for the Arts in Grand Junction, CO. This is my fourth time to be selected for the exhibition.

The biennial was juried by Steve Hilton, ceramic artist and professor at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. The exhibition is open from May 13 to June 25, 2016.

My vase, Jade Abora, has been accepted in the 27th annual California Clay Competition at The Artery in Davis, California. This is the seventh time my work has been selected for the annual exhibition.

The exhibition is open from April 29 to May 27, 2016.

The 27th Annual California Clay Competition is sponsored by The Artery and held in conjunction with the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art.

Happy New Year!

My latest Oribe SunFlower will on exhibition at the Potters Council Juried Show in Kansas City from March 16-19, 2016 at the NCECA Annual Meeting at the Convention Center. Hope to see you there.

My Winter Open Studio will take place on Saturday and Sunday, December 12 & 13, 10am to 5pm at my gallery at 16 Coalmine View in Portola Valley. I will be showing new works influenced by my recent trip Beijing, China and Jeonju, Korea. I will also be featuring new hand-built pieces.

See map under CONTACT LEE or visit my studio and gallery by appointment, please call 650-851-0295.

My work, Oribe SunFlower, was selected by the juror, Jody Baral, Department Chair, Art & Graphic Design at Mount Saint Mary’s University in LA. Ink & Clay is an annual competition, established in 1971, of prints, ceramic ware, and sculpture sponsored by the Kellogg University Art Gallery of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.  This is my sixth time participating.
The exhibition runs from September 19 to October 29.
The gallery is open Mon & Tues 4-8pm/ Wed & Thurs and Sat-Sun, 12-4pm, closed Fridays.

Gallery Website

I have been invited to Beijing (CHINA) International Macsabal Woodfire Festival 2015 will take place from November 5 to 17, 2015 in the Huairou District. The festival pottery we make and fire there will take “peace” as the theme. During the event, my work will be on display at “Forbidden City Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition” at the Beijing Imperial Ancestral Temple (see image).

My work will be in the Visions in Clay 2015 exhibition in California.  This is the fifth year my work has been selected for this exhibition. For a link to the exhibition (Click here)..

I am pleased to announce that my work is now displayed and for sale at Shady Lane Gallery.

Shady Lane, voted best jewelry and gifts in Palo Alto, is a locally-owned  gallery that provides a wonderful showcase for the exceptional talent of local  and international artisans.  Located in the Sharon Heights Shopping Center (between Wells Fargo & Starbucks):

The Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival is coming up soon, Saturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12, 10am to 5pm at the Palo Alto Art Center at the intersection of Newell & Embarcadero Roads in Palo Alto, CA. See 150 excellent clay and glass artists. The widest range of styles and designs in one place.

Come visit my booth, #69, on the lawn.

My work will be on display at the Healdsburg Center for The Arts in Healdsburg, CA. The exhibition is entitled “4th Annual Clay & Glass” and takes place from June 11 to August 16. This year the show features 7 clay and 7 glass invited artists from California. I am exhibiting 14 pieces.

130 Plaza Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448 | 707-431-1970 | HealdsburgCenterForTheArts.com
Open | Sun, Mon, Wed & Thur 11am-5pm | Fri & Sat 11am-6pm | Closed Tue

My next show is a group show entitled: California Invites: 5+5. I excited to be at TRAX Gallery, the premier ceramics gallery in northern California. I hope you will come to opening on Friday, May 22, 6 to 8pm. The show takes place from May 20 to July 16, 2015, Wednesdays through Sundays, 12 to 5:30pm at:

TRAX Gallery
1812 5th Street
Berkeley, CA
Phone: 510-540-TRAX (8729)

I just returned from a symposium and workshop was hosted by the Kaihongtang Art Center (Yixing) and the International Ceramic Artists Association (Zibo). The event was held from April 18 to April 29 in Yixing, China – famous for its unglazed ceramic teapots. Artists from China and around the world worked with several Yixing clays. One clay for making our own style work and the special purple sand clay for hand-built teapots.

See my Facebook album at this link.

I leave soon for Yixing, China, to participate in the “2015 Ceramic Art Symposium of International Ceramic Artists”. This an exchange between Yixing ceramists and foreign artists. It will help us understand the creation of the purple sand teapot and they look to diversify the creative techniques of the purple sand art. The two-week workshop and symposium takes place from April 17 to 29. Should be interesting.

My Spring Open Studio will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17, 10am to 5pm at my gallery at 16 Coalmine View in Portola Valley.  I will be showing new works influenced by my recent trip Yixing, China.   I will also be featuring new hand-built pieces.

See map under CONTACT LEE or visit my studio and gallery by appointment, please call 650-851-0295.

I will be displaying my work in two California gallery exhibitions this spring and summer.

At TRAX Gallery in Berkeley, CA , the exhibition is entitled California Invites 5+5 and takes place from May 20 to July 16. Five California ceramic artists: Darren Cockrell, Lee Middleman, Bill Geisinger, Owen Nelsen, and Sarah Brown invite five other artists: Martha Grover, Sam Hoffman, Ken Pincus, Shawn Spangler, and Kyla Toomey to exhibit their work together at TRAX Gallery.

Three of my works will be exhibited at the Third Contemporary Ceramics International Biannual “Clay & Context” from April 3 to April 25, 2015 at the Halcyon Art Gallery at the Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute, IN.  One of the pieces is “Desert Pine Textured Tribute” shown here.

My piece, SnowFall 2014, will be on exhibit at the Potters Council 2015 Juried Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center from March 25 to 28 during the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) 2015 conference.