15th Simple Cup Show Details

Opening Reception and Lottery: Saturday, Nov 2nd, 1-4pm

Location: KOBO at Higo on Jackson

Show dates: Nov 2-Dec 24, 2024

We’re excited to have 62 clay artists and 242 cups in this year’s line up from around North America with a showcase of artists from Hawai'i and Japan.

This year's co-curators are Kristina Batiste and Morgan MacDonell, as well as Seward Park Clay Studio, KOBO Seattle, and our special guest curator for Hawai’i, Reid Ozaki.

To preview the cups, click this link.

To view available cups, click this link.

[Cover photo cup by Esther Shimazu]

DETAILS:

Will the cups be available to purchase?

Yes, by lottery which makes this an exciting event! One lottery ticket gives each person a fair chance to buy one cup. Limit one lottery ticket per person. Must be present to participate.


What is the Simple Cup Show Lottery?

Those interested in purchasing a cup will draw a lottery number which allows them access to the Cup Show Gallery. We call out the lottery numbers in groups of 10 (1-10, 11-20, etc), and participants have 10 minutes to find a cup.


Where and when do I draw this number?

Draw your lottery ticket from KOBO at Higo on Jackson on Saturday, Nov 2nd, between 1-2pm.


What happens after I draw a number?

Wait with anticipation in Chiyo's Garden (behind KOBO) until your number is called. Enter from KOBO Gallery and we'll show you the way! Enjoy hot cider and snacks and gather around the fire pit, mingle with fellow collectors and ceramic artists. Dress for the weather! Explore the neighborhood: Check out Sairen, grab a coffee at the Panama Hotel Cafe, snack on a baked good at Fuji Bakery, do some grocery shopping at Uwajimaya. Just be back by 1:45, because we will start calling numbers at 2pm.


Can I take my cup home the same day that I purchase it?

Cups are available for pickup after Nov. 16th. Just like a typical art exhibit, purchased pieces are kept for a short period of time before pickup. We keep the entirety of the show intact for others to enjoy and who could not make it the opening reception.


Can I preview the Cups prior to Nov. 2nd?

Yes! Preview the cups in-person at KOBO at Higo on Friday, Nov 1, 11am-5pm, and online by clicking this link.


The lottery is over, what happens with the remaining cups?

The remaining cups will be available to purchase both in-person and online <link>.


Participating Artists:

Sumire Akita, Natasha Alphonse, Clayton Amemiya, Ken Aoki, Sumiko Aoki, Mellow Ashida, Kristina Batiste, Gerald Ben, Patty Bilbro, Christine Brauner, Dan Brown, Conrad Calimpong, Granite Calimpong, Ling Chun, Gabs Conway, Brad Curran, Trevor Goosen, Damian Grava, Bill Gravengood, Bianka Groves, Vince Hazen, Martha Hecker, Daven Hee, Matthew Hyleck, Samuel Johnson, Shikha Joshi, Ayako Komaki, Teppei Komaki, David Kuraoka, YoonJee Kwak, Cory Lum, Morgan MacDonell, Anika Major, Dean McRaine, Robert McWilliams, Carisa Miller, Saya Moriyasu, Betsy Morningstar, Hiroko Nakazato, Nadia Niggli, Hanako O'Leary, Peter Olsen, Momoko Otani, Tetsuya Otani, Nicole Pepper, Daniel Perez, S.C. Rolf, Deb Schwartzkopf, Claire Seastone, Hitomi Shibata, Takuro Shibata, Esther Shimazu, Tomomi Shinohara, Terry Siebert, Tomoko Suzuki, Kaname Takeguchi, Naoto Tanii, John A. Taylor, Dallas Wooten, Shigeki Yamada, Yoji Yamada, Gina Zycher