The Light Show
A Celebration of
Illuminating Ceramics
May 15 - June 8, 2025
A.MANO Brooklyn
585 Dean Street in Prospect Heights
A.MANO Brooklyn & Lois Aronow Porcelain present "The Light Show: A Celebration of Illuminating Ceramics," a curated group show featuring work by Brooklyn ceramic artists. The show will include candlesticks, candelabras, pendants, sconces, lamps, match strikers, and other objects designed to emit light or enhance the process of illumination.
OPENING NIGHT ARTIST'S RECEPTION
Thursday May 15, 6-9pm
A.MANO Brooklyn
585 Dean Street in Prospect Heights
R.S.V.P.
A.MANO Brooklyn will host an opening night reception for The Light Show on Thursday 5/15 from 6-9pm. The event is open to the public. Artists are strongly encouraged to get the word out, invite friends and fans; it’s gonna be bright and beautiful. Light refreshments will be served.
Featured artists include Sarah Allwine, Anna Altman, BKLYN CLAY, Cammi Climaco, Gary Bui, Catie Curry, Michele Xiaoyun Fan, Nicole Pilar Fell, Grace Fossett, Jared Goldfischer, Christian Goodhue, Margaret Metzger, Jessica Rust and Gigi Sharp.
This exhibition celebrates the intersection of artistry, craftsmanship, and the act of illumination through the medium of ceramics. Representing all corners of Brooklyn, our participating artists reflect the vibe and diversity of the borough and the limitless possibilities for lighting with clay.
THE BROOKLYN CERAMIC ARTS TOUR (BCAT)
BCAT 2025 OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Wednesday May 28, 6:30-9:30pm
A.MANO Brooklyn
585 Dean Street in Prospect Heights
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BCAT is a weekend long celebration of all things clay. It is comprised of local artists, studios, galleries, and businesses across the borough, opening their doors to the public for a variety of exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, artist talks, and ceramic sales.
BCAT’s mission is to promote Brooklyn as a diverse and growing ceramics community, one where everyone is welcomed to learn about clay, experience it first-hand, and support the ceramic arts. In 2025 BCAT continues to honor the ceramic arts, while evolving and growing with Brooklyn, and the artists that live and work here.
ABOUT A.MANO BROOKLYN
A.MANO Brooklyn is a creatively curated home decor and gift shop founded in 2021 by Katherine Wells. The shop features work by local artists, fine and fun stationery products, and a small cafe. We frequently host community events. A.MANO Brooklyn is located at 585 Dean Street in Prospect Heights, online at amanobrooklyn.com and on social media @amanobrooklyn.
ABOUT LOIS ARONOW
A second generation Brooklynite, Lois Aronow has been making porcelain tableware for 30 years. Her signature beady glaze and gold luster are a cornerstone of her work. She is a dedicated homegrower and cannabis advocate and a founder of the Brooklyn Pottery Invitational.
In 2024 Katherine and Lois co-curated Chronic Clay: A Celebration of Ceramics and Smoke at A.MANO Brooklyn for the Brooklyn Ceramic Arts Tour. They are expanding this year’s show to coincide with NYC X DESIGN and to expose the featured artists’ work to a wider community of designers, collectors and ceramic enthusiasts.
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