BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center Presents 2026 Annual Holiday Craft Show: Three Days of Local Handmade Pottery at Affordable Prices

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BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center in Long Island City will host its 17th Annual Holiday Craft Show from December 11-13, featuring handmade pottery from over 40 New York ceramic artists. The event offers art lovers the chance to purchase unique pieces directly from the artists, with an opening reception on December 11. Concurrently, the centre will present its 6th Annual Student Show, showcasing student work from 2026, with a chance to win a class gift certificate.

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With the return of its annual Holiday Craft Show, BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center offers a seasonal opportunity for New Yorkers to connect directly with local artists and purchase unique handmade pottery. The event brings together a diverse group of ceramicists, making it a fixture for those seeking distinctive gifts or supporting independent makers during the busy holiday shopping period.

For regular visitors and newcomers alike, the inclusion of a student exhibition adds another layer of interest, highlighting emerging talent alongside established artists. The timing of the show capitalises on increased demand for locally crafted goods in the run-up to the holidays, and provides a platform for the Long Island City creative community to engage with both neighbourhood residents and visitors from further afield.

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Press Release

Long Island City, NY - 9/1/26

BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center in Long Island City will open its doors to the public Dec 11-13 to showcase over 40 ceramic artists from all over New York for its 17th Annual Holiday Craft Show. They will be presenting their best handmade pottery for sale at affordable prices for all the art and design lovers on your holiday gift list. Opening reception will be held Friday night, December 11th.

While BrickHouse maintains a selection of artists’ work in their foyer gallery shop year-round, during the holidays the 4,000 square foot studio transforms into an exhibition of world class pottery made in an array of styles and techniques. Participating artists range in aesthetic and experience, some boasting over 40 years of practicing the craft. Each will be hosting their own table of work on-site, allowing customers to interact with the makers of the objects. Enjoy shopping and looking at art with appetizers and drinks provided.

In addition to the craft sale, BrickHouse will simultaneously be presenting its 6th Annual Student Show, a juried exhibition of student work made in 2026. The opening reception will be December 12, 12-4pm. Best in Show will win a gift certificate for a 6-week class.

Each item for sale is one-of-a-kind, sold to you by the very hands that made them. Choose to live and give uniquely by coming to the 2026 Holiday Craft Show, located at 10-34 44th Dr. Long Island City, Queens, a two-block walk from the E, M and G trains at Court Square. Limited parking is also available for those who drive.

Notes to editors

BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center is a fully equipped ceramics studio founded in 2007 by artist and businesswoman Ellen E. Day. BrickHouse offers year-round pottery classes to adults at all skill levels, hosts visiting artist workshops, presents handmade pottery for sale, and rents space to dozens of independent artists. BrickHouse is actively seeking press coverage for this event and would welcome video crew, photographers, or reporters to attend and speak with our community. Learn more about BrickHouse on www.brickhouseny.com. Contact through email at [email protected] and by phone at 718-784-4907. Additional samples of student and Associate work can be found on the BrickHouse Facebook (facebook.com/PotteryLIC) and Instagram (@brickhouseceramicartcenter). For more high-resolution images of the studio or artist work; to speak with Ellen Day, the studio’s founder; or for more information about the studio or Holiday Craft Show, please contact Brad Johnson at [email protected]

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