Sierra Nevada College, together with Clay Times magazine and Northstar-at-Tahoe, is hosting a national juried ceramics show beginning Sept. 18th in the Village at Northstar and continuing through Oct. 16.

The exhibit “A New Decade of Clay: 2010” will feature ceramic pieces from artists across the country to be juried by internationally renowned ceramist Richard Shaw. A kickoff celebration/opening is taking place on Sept. 18, with events from 1-5pm to include ceramic demonstrations, a kids’ clay table, and “pottery Olympics.” A reception will be afterward beginning at 6pm.

Submissions were accepted in two categories, open and student, and closed on July 23. More than 200 entries were received, and 40 were selected — 34 in the open category and six in the student category. Most of the exhibited artwork will be available for sale, with Sierra Nevada College receiving 20 percent of the proceeds. Winners will receive cash awards and prizes, including a Clay Times cover story, Sierra Nevada College ceramics scholarships, and weekend lodging at Northstar-at-Tahoe.

For more information, visit www.sierranevada.edu/clay or email sleigh@sierranevada.edu.