Ruby Serben

Medium: Clay

Ruby Serben was raised in and influenced by the Alberta landscape, surrounded by textures and forms, rocks and clay. Her focus did not center around art until 2000, where she fell in love with clay, and Shino glazes, inspired by her natural environment. She eagerly studied nationally and internationally with seasoned potters, in search of balance between the controlled Western approach and looser Japanese one. Her work can be found in Alberta local galleries. Also, she has been published, received awards, attends numerous juried shows throughout Canada, and can be found in loving homes locally, and around the world.

Ruby is a member of many professional organizations including: Alberta Craft Council, Alberta Potters Association, Friends of MISSA (Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts, B.C.), Edmonton Art Council, Harcourt House, Arts On The Avenue, Visual Arts Association of Alberta, Potter’s Council (The American Ceramic Society, U.S.), Edmonton Potters Guild (2002 – 2004), St. Albert Potters Guild (2004 – 2006).

In her spare time Ruby brings a wise and mature voice to her craft in the community including the following support:

  • 2009 – Present – Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market – Vendor Committee
  • 2004 – 2006 – Empty Bowls Fundraiser/Organizer – St. Albert
  • 2004 – 2006 – St. Albert Guild – Workshop Co-ordinator, Sale Event Co-ordinator, Board Member
  • 2002 – 2004 – Edmonton Potter’s Guild – Workshop Co-ordinator, Board Member

Workshop Presentations

  • 2006 Pottery Instructor, City of St. Albert

For more information or to contact this artist for a commission, please contact [email protected].

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Publications & News

Exhibitions and Juried Shows

  • 2018 – Circle Craft – Juried
  • 2015-Present – Signature Shows – Juried
  • 2014 – Our Best To You Christmas Show, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Juried
  • 2014 – BUTTERDOME Spring Show, Edmonton, Alberta – Juried
  • 2014 – Milner Library, Edmonton Public Library, Edmonton, Alberta- Juried
  • 2014 – Gallery 501 Members Show, Sherwood Park, Alberta
  • 2014 – Bread Basket, Members Exhibition, Visual Arts Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2014 – Garden Party, Art Gallery of St. Albert, St. Albert, Alberta – Juried
  • 2013 – BUTTERDOME Winter Show, Edmonton, Alberta – Juried
  • 2013 – Unknown Artist, Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund, Lacombe, Alberta
  • 2013 – POTWORKS Exhibition, Alberta Craft Council, Edmonton, Alberta
  • On Tour to Red Deer College and Medalta
  • 2013 – Gallery 501 Members Show, Sherwood Park, Alberta
  • 2013 – Medalta International Cup Show, Medicine Hat, Alberta
  • 2013 – “Kinetic 25”: Members Show, Harcourt House, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2013 – Art Market in the House, Harcourt House, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2013 – “Square One: Fundraiser and Sale”, Art Gallery of St. Albert, St. Albert, Alberta
  • 2013 – “Off Center”, Group Exhibit, Alberta Potter’s Association, Calgary, Alberta
  • 2013 – “Golden Edge”, Group Exhibit, Alberta Craft Council, Edmonton, Alberta On Tour to Red Deer College
  • 2013 – Bloomin’ Garden Show, Alberta Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2013 – Vasefinder International, Fernley, Nevada, USA – 3 rd Place
  • 2013 – “Shino: Glaze of a Thousand Faces” Solo Show, Stony Plain Art Gallery
  • 2012 – Calyx Distinctive Arts Show and Sale, Edmonton, Alberta- Juried
  • 2012 – Art From The Unknown, Edmonton, Alberta – Juried
  • 2012 – Art In Bloom, Edmonton, Alberta- Juried
  • 2011 – Deep Freeze Festival, Edmonton, Alberta – Juried
  • 2011 – Art From The Unknown, Edmonton, Alberta – Juried
  • 2010 – Funky Petals Flower Shop, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2009 – Glenrose Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2006 – Present – Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market, Edmonton, Alberta – Juried
  • 2006 – St. Albert Art Gallery SAPVAC Exhibition, St. Albert, Alberta
  • 2005 – St. Albert Art Gallery SAPVAC Exhibition, St. Albert, Alberta

Publications and Media

  • 2013 – Lark 500, Teapots – August 2013
  • 2013 – Lorraine on Location, Global T.V., Edmonton, Alberta
  • 2013 – Edmonton Journal, February 12
  • 2013 – Where Magazine, Edmonton Edition, Spring 2013
  • 2012 – City TV Appearance
  • 2012 – Potters Council Calendar, Sculptural Collection – March

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