Celebration of Clay is the annual all-member exhibition of New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists. NMPCA describes the exhibition as a statewide presentation of member ceramic art, held at various locations in New Mexico as part of its mission to further the understanding and appreciation of ceramic art. Hebé García has participated in the exhibition multiple times, receiving awards including Best of Show in 2021, as well as Merit and People’s Choice recognition.

Exhibition History

2026 — Celebration of Clay: Clay Speaks of Home

Venue: Santa Fe Community College Visual Arts Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Dates: March 5–April 8, 2026
Presented by: New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists
Work exhibited: “Sisters Of The Earth” ©HG. Coil-built with Laguna’s Max Paper Clay treated with engobe, oxides, and underglaze, and fired electric to cone 3, 22-3/4” H x 13-1/2” W x 6” D.
Award: People’s Choice Award
Links: https://nmpotters.org/COC2026/196536938#photo
‍ ‍https://nmpotters.org/COC2026

Hebé García participated in the 2026 Celebration of Clay exhibition, Clay Speaks of Home, presented by New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists at Santa Fe Community College Visual Arts Gallery.

2025 — Celebration of Clay: NMPCA50

Venue: Light Art Space, Silver City, New Mexico
Dates: April 5 to 27, 2025
Presented by: New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists
Work exhibited: “Puse un huevo” ©HG. Slab and coil construction fired electric to Cone 3 with oxide and underglaze integrated to an Ostrich Egg, size 11.5” x 7” x 8”.
Award: Merit Award
Links: https://nmpotters.org/Celebration-of-Clay-2025-NMPCA-NM/176554286#photo
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Hebé García participated in the 2025 Celebration of Clay exhibition, Of Mind & Matter, presented by New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists at Light Art Space Gallery.

2024 — Celebration of Clay: NMPCA50

Venue: Taos Ceramic Center Gallery, Taos, New Mexico
Dates: October 5 to November 6, 2024
Presented by: New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists
Work exhibited: “Earth” ©HG. Max Paper Clay, engobe, oxide, and glaze, fired electric to cone 3, 25- 3/8” x 7-1/4” x 7-1/4”.
Award: Merit Award
Links: https://nmpotters.org/page-1800772/172974951#photo
‍ ‍https://nmpotters.org/page-1800772

Hebé García participated in the 2024 Celebration of Clay exhibition, NMPCA50, presented by New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists at the Taos Ceramic Center Gallery.

2023 — Celebration of Clay: Inhabited Earth

Venue: Gallery Hózhó, Hotel Chaco, Albuquerque, NM
Dates: October 6 to November 19, 2023
Presented by: New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists
Work exhibited: “Viajeros”, Laguna Sculptural Clay, fired electric to Cone 3 with oxide and glaze, 9”–10-3/4” H x 5-1/4” Dia. at base.
Award: People's Choice Award
Links: https://nmpotters.org/Celebration-of-Clay-2023-Albuquerque-New-Mexico/164136303#photo
‍ ‍https://nmpotters.org/Celebration-of-Clay-2023-Albuquerque-New-Mexico

Hebé García participated in the 2023 Celebration of Clay exhibition, Inhabited Earth, presented by New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists at Gallery Hózhó, Hotel Chaco.

2022 — Celebration of Clay: Uplifted

Venue: Taos Ceramic Center Gallery, Taos, New Mexico
Dates: June 8 to July 23, 2022
Presented by: New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists
Role: Exhibiting artist and juror
Work exhibited: “It takes a village” ©HG. Coil-built red sculptural clay, mid-fire with engobe, oxide, glaze, and underglaze, 28” x 17” x 17”.
Award: None Listed
Links:‍ https://nmpotters.org/COC-Hebe-Garcia
‍https://nmpotters.org/NMPCA-Celebration-of-Clay-2022-Taos-New-Mexico

Hebé García participated in the 2022 Celebration of Clay exhibition, Uplifted, as both an exhibiting artist and juror. The New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists presented the exhibition at the Taos Ceramic Center Gallery.

2021 — Celebration of Clay: Coming Together

Venue: The Gallery at Abiquiú Inn, Abiquiú, New Mexico
Dates: Jun 11 to July 29, 2021
Presented by: New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists
Work exhibited: “Agarrando las memorias que se desvanecen” ©HG. Mid-fire red sculptural clay, engobe, and underglaze; fired electric to cone 3, 16” x 13” x 9”.
Award: Best of Show
Links:https://nmpotters.org/Celebrationofclay21-awards
‍ ‍https://nmpotters.org/celebrationofclay21

Hebé García participated in the 2021 Celebration of Clay exhibition, Coming Together, presented by New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists at The Gallery at Abiquiú Inn.

2018 — Celebration of Clay: Informed by Tradition

Venue: Held at four galleries in Taos, New Mexico
Dates: May 1 to May 31, 2018
Presented by: New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists
Work exhibited: “Spirit of Plaza Blanca” ©HG. Laguna Red Sculpture Clay, hand-built, Oxidation Fire, 13 " x 9" x 7".
Award: None listed
Links: https://nmpotters.org/celebration-of-clay-2018/133393727#photo
‍ ‍https://nmpotters.org/celebration-of-clay-2018