Ruby Serben

Medium: Clay

Raised amid the textures and forms of the Alberta landscape, Ruby Serben found her creative calling in 2000 when she discovered clay—and Shino glazes in particular. Inspired by nature, she studied with master potters nationally and internationally, exploring the balance between Western precision and a looser Japanese style.

Her award-winning work has been exhibited in juried shows throughout Canada and is held in private collections worldwide. Ruby is an active member of several arts organizations, including the 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).

For inquiries or commissions, contact info@bay1gallery.com.

  • 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, Sales 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 

  • 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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