Scripps College

The Scripps College Ceramic Annual, the longest continuous exhibition of contemporary ceramics in the United States, will open for its 71st year on Jan. 24 and will continue through April 5.

This exhibition, which will include a selection of hybrid works, represents both emerging and well-established artists and will feature an illustrated catalog with an essay by art writer Leah Ollman.

The Jan. 24 opening will begin with a special lecture from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Scripps College Humanities Auditorium, followed by an opening reception at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery from 7 to 9 p.m., which will include live music and light refreshments. These events are free and open to the public.

Traditionally an “artist’s choice” exhibition, a leading ceramic artist is invited to choose the participating artists each year.

This year’s guest curator is Julia Haft-Candell, a Lincoln visiting professor at Scripps College and Claremont Graduate University.

For more information, call 909-607-4690 or visit “Upcoming Exhibitions” on the gallery’s website at rcwg.scrippscollege.edu.