Mark participating in a ceramic workshop with the women at Casa Materna in Matagalpa, Nicaragua

News, Sales & Exhibits

Open Studios Tour, Monterey County

November 7-8, 14-15, 2026 from 11:00am-5:00pm
101 Fernwood Avenue, Monterey, CA

Homecrafters Marketplace

November 21, 2026 from 9:00am-3:00pm
Sunset Center, San Carlos Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea

Retail location:

Mum’s Place, 246 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

Award:

“We Hold These Truths”, 16” torqued jar, wins Mayor’s Choice Award, 2024 Fall Art Competition at the Walter Lee Avery Gallery, City Hall, Seaside, California.

Special recognition:

“Stokes”: two pieces accepted into Nationally judged exhibition of wood fired ceramics
Laney College, Oakland, CA, September 4-December 8, 2025

Monterey County ArtWorks Gallery exhibition
January 1-February 27, 2026 (262 Main Street, Salinas, CA)

Honorable Mention Award:

“American Dream” sculpture, JEDI (Justice, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) “Celebrating Our Cultural Heritage” exhibition at the Walter Lee Avery Gallery, Seaside, CA