Our 18th Biennial Teapot Exhibition, Reflection Tea, is co-curated by Fong Choo. The exhibition will open January 21, 2022 in the Staenberg Gallery. This exhibition is our most anticipated exhibition, and we ware thrilled to present this Craft Alliance tradition.

This year we are exploring the tea set. We are asking each artist to submit a tea set that reflects your tea culture. We all come to the table with different tea traditions. Some are formalized rituals, and others are casual customs. Throughout the world, many different adaptations of drinking tea have developed, from the ceremony, to practice, and rich traditions. Sharing our tea cultures brings us together and allows us to learn from one each other, strengthening our community. This exhibition invites the viewer to explore myriad ideas of tea culture.

Tea culture is about being present. We rarely carve time between the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives to be in the moment with one another. Experiencing tea with a loved one is about sharing and being patient. Each tea set assembles a group of objects that all play an important role. It is a service of gratitude and respect.

For more information: https://craftalliance.org/exhibitions/reflection-tea-18th-biennial-teapot-exhibition