Sam Harvey

Sam Harvey is a ceramic artist, curator, and educator based in Aspen, CO. He received his

MFA from New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University and BFA from the Kansas

City Art Institute. Sam has garnered recognition as one of the most compelling artists in the

United States, receiving the prestigious 2019 USA Fellowship Award. His work has been

exhibited nationally and internationally, and showcased in renowned institutions like the

American Museum of Ceramic Art and the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Sam’s passion for ceramics

extends beyond his artistic practice. He has served as staff, board member, and educator at

various ceramic and arts organizations nationally and internationally, including the Archie Bray

Foundation and Carbondale Clay Center. As the owner and director of the Harvey Preston

Gallery, specializing in contemporary ceramic art, Sam actively promotes inclusivity and artistic

expression.