Apr 14
Artist Talk: Ian Petrie
Tue, April 14, 2026
• 5:30pm
- 6:30pm (1h) • Boliou 104
This talk and artist visit is proudly sponsored by the Mary Leigh Miller Fund for Ceramics.
Originally from Minnesota's St. Croix valley, Ian M Petrie grew up surrounded by utilitarian pottery. During his studies at the University of Minnesota (BFA, 2013) and two emerging artist residency programs (Northern Clay Center, Worcester Center for Crafts) he learned how to use screenprinting to apply his illustrations onto ceramic slab-built forms. His work can be found across the country in art galleries, east coast craft shows, and probably a lot of kitchen cabinets. In 2025 Ian wrote and illustrated his first graphic novel, "Chrysalid". Today, Ian lives in Philadelphia, some days wondering why a dinner plate cracked and other days sighing at a blank piece of paper.
Please join our ARTS 230 classes at either 9:30am or 1:30pm for artist demos on Wednesday, April 15. Those will be in Boliou 46 (Ceramics studio.)
from Art & Art History
Event Contact: Kelly Connole