Artist: Pradnya Venegurkar
Pradnya Venegurkar, GEORGIA
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ARTIST BIO:
I am an artist and sculptor. I use ceramic as my primary medium in my artwork to express my experience, stories and culture. I have 8+ years of making complex and beautiful ceramic art. I have showcased and sold work over 20 galleries across United States and India. I have a Masters degree in Management. I have worked in Insurance industry for 10 years.
Awards :
Sculpted Stories: Visual Narratives In Clay 2025 Jurors Choice Award: A personal selection by the juror, awarded to a piece that stands out based on their unique perspective. This allows room for artistic intuition, recognizing a work that may not fit traditional criteria but carries exceptional merit. Awarded at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts , PA
· Dr. Betsy Long’s choice Creative Cup Award, Dirty South Cup Call 2025 – River Oaks Square Art. Center, Alexandria LA
· Runner Up - Student and Member Show, 2021 The Art Center Johns Creek, GA
· First Place - Student and Member Show, 2020 The Art Center Johns Creek, GA
Featured Artist
The International Museum of Dinnerware Design, Kingston, NY March 2026
Charlie Cummings Gallery, Gainesville, FL June 2026 (upcoming)The Art Center, Johns Creek, GA
Gallery Showcase and Sales:
As I continue with my training, I started showcasing some of my work over last couple of years. So far, my work has been featured in below galleries:
- The Clay Studio, Philadelphia PA
- MudFlat Studio, Somerville MA
- WildFire Ceramic Studio, Missoula MT
- ArtSpace, Raleigh NC
- River Oaks Square Art Center, Alexandria LA
- Ology Art Gallery/ Savannah Clay Community, Savannah GA
- Clay Lounge - Boston, MA
- Echo Contemporary Gallery / Guardian Studios, Atlanta GA
- 80 Santa Fe Art Gallery, Overland Park, KS
- GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading PA
- The International Museum of Dinnerware Design, Kingston, NY
- Craft Alliance St. Louis, MO
- Gallery Chimera, Atlanta GA
- Strictly Functional Pottery National / Lancaster Museum of Arts, PA
- Jane’s Arts Center, New Smyrna Beach FL
- Alpharetta Art Center, GA
- Maude Kerns Art Center, Eugene, OR
- ClayAKAR, Iowa City, IA (upcoming)
Workshops and Commissions :
Conducted ceramic workshops in Pune, India. Introduced techniques, tools and surfaces I have learned here to the ceramic enthusiast in Pune.
Accepted and successfully completed over dozens of commissioned work.
Art Contribution :
Donated and auctioned several pieces for fundraising for local and community art center and at different events to support the cause.
Conducted kids ceramic and art workshops during my stay in India and Girls Scout events.