PORT CHESTER, NY (May 10, 2023) — Clay Art Center in Port Chester, NY, is marking the 25th anniversary of its renowned artist-in-residence program. Established in 1998 by Reena Kashyap, the program offers emerging artists the chance to develop their skills and voices while gaining experience in a community environment. The residency culminates in year-end exhibitions that showcase the artists’ latest works. This year, Jon Green, Avery Wells, and Jess Levin are the current artists in residence.
Their concurrent solo exhibitions will be displayed in the Clay Art Center Gallery from June 22 to August 4, 2023. The opening reception on June 22nd will feature gallery talks by all three artists in residence from 6-8 pm. It’s a great opportunity to see the emerging talents’ work, which pays homage to diverse Latin American craft traditions, explores feminine histories, and showcases colorful animal-human hybrids.
The Westchester Community Foundation’s Young Artist Fellow supports Jess Levin’s artwork. The fellowship grant was made possible in part by the Westchester Community Foundation, a division of The New York Community Trust.
The residency program, which commences each year in September, accepts artists from across the country through a competitive selection process. Many of the artists have gone on to thriving careers worldwide, making the program an essential milestone for young artists. To learn more about the exhibition, visit clayartcenter.org.
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