Feats of Clay XIX.

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The nineteenth annual "Feats of Clay" exhibition, sponsored by Lincoln Arts, (www.lincoinarts.org) is on display in a beehive kiln at the historical Gladding, McBean Factory in Lincoln, California, through June 30. This year's juror, Brevard, North Carolina, potter Judith Duff, had the difficult job of choosing 75 pieces from more than 1600 entries. "It was an overwhelming task and every slide was seriously considered," said Duff. "The strength of the show made selection very difficult and many excellent works were regretfully rejected." Duff added that she wished that she had more than four awards to bestow.

First place went to La Mesa, California, artist Gregg Jabs for his sculpture "Each Day is a Gift." Second place was awarded to Julie Crosby of Trumansburg, New York, for her untitled wood-fired bowl. Suzanne Kane of Las Cruces, New Mexico, received the third place award for her sculpture "Tasks of Learning" (not shown). The Tile Heritage award was given to "Double Artists Portraits" (page 22) by Skuja Braden. ("Skuja Braden" is the name of a collaborative effort by Meadow Vista, California, artists Inguna Skuja and Melissa Braden.)

PHOTO (COLOR): Julie Crosby's bowl, 9 1/2 in. (24 cm) in diameter, thrown and altered stoneware, wood fired, $500.

PHOTO (COLOR): Skuja Braden's "Double Artists Portraits," 12 1/2 in. (32 cm) in height, slab-built porcelain, with painted and inscribed design, with stains, glazes, lusters and gold, fired to Cone 6, $810; at Gladding, McBean, Lincoln, California.

PHOTO (COLOR): Gregg Jabs' "Each Day is a Gift," 32 in. (81 cm) in width, handbuilt stoneware and low-fire clay with underglazes and glaze, steel frame and wire mesh, $2000.