Founded in 2013, Sculpture Space NYC is a Ceramics Center and artist-run organization in Long Island City, Queens, focused on cultivating creativity, new ideas, and collaboration in ceramics-based investigations. SSNYC acts a resource center for artists, designers, craftspeople, and educators of diverse backgrounds to develop their work and grow artistically.
Now known as the SSNYC - Center for Ceramic Arts, the organization achieved independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in 2022, expanding its dedication to clay artists through curatorial initiatives, educational programming, and artist residencies.
Our facility offers 8,500 square feet of individual and shared workspaces, 22’ high ceilings, natural light, clay 3D printer, potters wheels, two slab rollers, two clay extruder, four top loading electric kilns, one 48.5 inch tall front loading Thermal Logic electric kiln, and one 18 cubic ft Gas Kiln. There is a glaze chemistry room with a spray booth as well.
In addition SSNYC provides a range of classes, workshops and one-on-one orientation to help artists and designers to develop prototypes and realize projects in clay.
SSNYC also offers firing service ranging from cone 018 to cone 6 oxidation and cone 10 reduction.
Film Maker: Nikolai Berger
Producer/Director: Xi Nan