GALLERY
THE TRISH MARTINDELL GALLERY
Named in honor of one of our original members, the Trish Martindell Gallery @ QCC hosts a rotating selection of shows throughout the year. Opening receptions typically fall on the Friday night after a new class session starts in the studio.
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Current Exhibition:
Heatwork
An exhibition showcasing ceramic works fired with wood, salt, soda, or utilizing pit firing and raku techniques. We are seeking to highlight imaginative and contemporary takes on these time-honored methods.
On view:
April 18th-May 29th
Reception:
April 18th, 5-8pm
*Gallery Talk: 6pm. The Archeological Research Institute will do a short talk on their research of the Hopewell tribe, explored during a short term residency with QCC, focusing on clay bowls used for gathering salt.
2025 Gallery Schedule:
Jan 10-Feb 20:
“Family Dinner”
group show inspired by a short-term residency at red lodge clay center
Feb 28-Apr 10:
“Feathers, Fins, & Fur”
celebrating the diverse world of animals, juried by Sara Torgison.
Apr 18-May 29:
“Heatwork”
artists using atmospheric kilns in contemporary ways
Jun 6-Jul 17:
Peter Jadoonath &
Kyle Lascelle*
*workshop June 21-22.
July 25-Sep 4:
“Tactile”
work you want to touch, invitational
Sep 12-Oct 30:
Hannah Thompsett*
curated show by the artist. *workshop October 11-12
Nov 7-Dec 31:
Annual QCC Resident Artist Showcase
new works by our current residents
Call for Entries
Want to apply for a show in our gallery? Currently accepting submissions for & solo or group curated shows for 2026. See open calls and application info HERE>>>

THE GALLERY SHOP
Located in our retail store, this gallery space offers a variety of items available for purchase. Artists include our instructors and staff members, studio members, and local potters. Items rotate regularly as things are sold and new pieces come in. The perfect place to find a special gift or something handmade for youself!
Retail Hours:
10-8 Monday, Thursday
10-5 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
12-4 Sunday
Past Exhibitions:
2025

Family Dinner
redlodge residency retrospective
2024

Annual QCC Resident Artist Showcase

Ohio University

Material Illusion

Samantha Hostert

Influence/d

Formative

Points of Departure
2023

Annual QCC Resident Artist Showcase

Fly Over Focus

Indeterminate Reach

Amy Sanders & Ron Philbeck

In Bloom

Rejected

QCC Sculpture Show
NCECA 2023
The Bray's Resident Artists
New work by the Archie Bray Foundation’s 2022 resident artists. NCECA concurrent exhibition

Boneyard Stories

Raakh

Queen City Survey

Biomorphic Idyll
group of exhibition of artists interested in the biomorphically abstracted form.
2022

FUSE with Josh Maier
Ceramic work by artist Josh Maier along with prints from the group at FUSE press.

Enjoying the Potholes

Pieces of Wonder

Home Spun

Face Value

Wayne Ferguson
2021

Bounty
showcase of regional functional potters.

Academic
Featuring the work of ceramic artists who are also art educators.
Cross Town Shoot Out
undergrads and graduate students compete for best in show.
NCECA concurrent exhibitions

Arrowmont Artist in Residence Retrospective

Local: a regional exhibition of artists working in clay