Exhibitions and Press
My journey with clay has taken me from my Cambridgeshire studio to galleries across the UK and beyond – and even into permanent museum collections. Each exhibition, commission, and press feature has been another opportunity to share my fascination with what lies beneath the surface and the stories that art can tell.
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
I’m fortunate to be showing work in some incredible spaces this year:
- Fox Yard Gallery, Stowmaket – February 2026
- Art@One, Hemmingford – February & June 2026
- Cambridge Open Studios, Stapleford Granary – July 2026
- Origins curated by Monica Mardare, London – August 2026
Selected Past Exhibitions
Over the years my work has appeared in solo shows, group exhibitions, and national events. Some highlights include:
- London Invitational, Galeria Moderna – Waterloo (Aug 2025)
- Obsession, Spazio SV – Venice (Aug-Oct 2025)
- Florence Biennale – Florence (Oct 2025)
- Paula Armstrong Ceramics Anniversary Exhibition – St Ives (Oct-Dec 2024)
- Why Do We Celebrate Women Artists? – Wisbech Gallery (May 2024)
- Fraction – Fox Yard Studio, Stowmarket (May 2024)
- Art@One: Inside Outside Exhibition – Hemmingford Grey (Mar 2024)
- AKA Gallery Open Exhibition – Cambridge (Mar-Apr 024)
- Annual Exhibition – Society of Women Artists, Mall Galleries, London (Sep 2022)
- Art in Clay – Farnham (Nov 2021)
- Garden – Wymondham Arts Centre (Jun 2019)
- I am a Woman and This is My Legacy – Laura I Gallery, London (Oct 2018)
Permanent Collections and Awards
- Permanent collection – Northampton Museum
- London Invitational Award Winner 2025
- SME Business Award 2022- Micro Business and Business Chameleon awards for creative entrepreneurship
- ClassBento.co.uk 2024 Runner-up in the Ace Artisan Teacher Award
Selected Public Art and Commissions
Public and collaborative projects have always been close to my heart – they’re a way to bring art off the plinth and into everyday spaces.
- Birds Installation – Northstow Secondary College (May 2024)
- Multiple Primary School Mural Commissions (2016-2019) – Designed, led workshops, and installed collaborative ceramic murals with pupils and staff
- Cindy and Shaun – Commissioned pair of Greyhounds (Feb 2018)
Media and Press
Expert in ceramics, creativity and community arts
I’m Paula Armstrong – a ceramic artist, teacher, and mentor with almost 30 years experience making in clay. I create distinctive sculptural work inspired by the potential inside all living things and the beauty of the natural world – and I share my love of clay with makers around the world through in-person and online teaching.
Over the years I’ve been featured on BBC Look East, in the local and regional press including Velvet magazine, and in specialist publications like Contemporary Artist Magazine and The Anglian Potters Newsletter. My work is in public collections (including Northampton Musuem). I’ve won multiple awards for both my art and my business, and I regularly exhibit in the UK and internationally – including shows in Venice, London and Florence.
I’m passionate about the power of creativity – not just as a way to make beautiful things, but as a tool for wellbeing, community connection, and personal growth. Whether it’s in the studio, a school, a corporate boardroom, or even a festival field, I love bringing clay to unexpected places.
Possible Interview Topics
- The power of making – how hands-on creativity supports wellbeing and mental health.
- From seed pod to sculpture – exploring the themes and symbolism behind my work
- The business of being an artist – navigating the creative and commercial sides of a ceramics practice
- Clay in the community – from school murals to collaborative public art projects
- Pushing boundaries – experimenting with ceramics techniques and materials
- Creativity for everyone – why “I’m not creative” is never the full story.
Areas of Expertise
- Ceramic sculpture (concept to creation)
- Hand-building techniques (all levels)
- Teaching and mentoring creatives
- Creative business building
- Public art and community projects
- Wellbeing benefits if making
Let’s Work Together
I’m available for:
- Interviews and features (print, broadcast, online)
- Guest writing or opinion pieces
- Expert quotes on ceramics, creativity, and community arts
- Demonstrations, talks or panel discussions
Media Resources
High-resolution images and a media kit are available on request.
For my latest exhibitions, events, and projects, visit the Latest News page.
