When Saratoga Clay Arts Center opened 10 years ago, we launched our Schacht Gallery with a tribute to Toshiko Takaezu (1922 - 2011).  As she was one of the most important clay artists of our time, it was exciting, and our founder and director Jill Kovachick was thrilled to able to show a national treasure in our gallery. To have known her as an artist, teacher, and friend - who she was to all that knew and loved her - it made it even more special. Ten years later, her presence still remains at our center. Photos in every space carry on our tribute to her, remind us of what we learned from her, and inspire us every day. 

 For our 10th anniversary exhibition, we will continue our homage to Toshiko by showcasing a selection of artists who worked directly with her throughout her career – her apprentices. A profoundly influential teacher and mentor, Toshiko took each of her apprentices to a new level, and since working with her, each has developed their own vision and exploded onto the clay world. We are honored to present these artists who represent the wonderful connection that we all had with Toshiko. In this exhibition we will see a love for who she was and what she has inspired in all of us! 

Participating artists include Bill Baumbach, Geoff Booras, Tim Clark, Ben Eberle, Fitzhugh Karol, David Kaufmann, Larraine Kisly, Nic Newcomb, Darren Prodger, Andy Rahe, Kate Randall, Martha Russo, Elizabeth Smith and Skeff Thomas.