Meet Crescent Clay
Crescent Clay LLC was founded in 2018 as a collaboration between Olivia Ferrer and Jess Port. The partnership grew with the hopes of fostering a love of ceramic art in others. Today, Olivia continues this journey in Northern Virginia where she works a full-time job fundraising for the arts and continues the work of connecting people through Crescent Clay. You can find Olivia at local markets around the area and here online, where you can shop her work and read more about her journey in clay!
Olivia was drawn to clay because it is an inherently collaborative medium. From the beginning of time people have used pottery to share food, express their culture, and pass down stories. In fact, the process of making has historically been a communal one. Her work in ceramics spans over 8 years. She makes primarily functional work, and hopes that it plays a role in connecting people and bringing joy. Olivia continues this effort of building community through art in a career as an arts manager.
Jess left Crescent Clay in 2021 to pursue a full time career in ceramic arts in Ohio where she continues to create masterful functional and sculptural works (Find out more: here).
Past Appearances:
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Spring Pop-Up Market; URBNmarket 10th Anniversary
Art Blooms at Mosaic
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Mosaic Holiday Market
Locally Crafted Fall Makers Market - Fairfax Corner
Mosaic Fall Festival
Art Blooms at Mosaic
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Holiday Pop-Up in Partnership with URBNMarket - Mosaic
Mosaic Fall Festival
Art Blooms at Mosaic
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Mosaic Holiday Village in Partnership with URBANMarket
Workhouse Arts Center Community Market
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City of Fairfax Holiday Craft Show - Virtual
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Fairfax City Holiday Market
Fairfax Fall Festival
