ABOUT the gallery

Bringing contemporary artwork to your radar, Harvey Preston Gallery specializes in innovative ceramic art, works on paper, and sculpture. With a keen curatorial eye for artistry and design, owner Sam Harvey brings cutting-edge works to Aspen and beyond. As a maker and artist himself, Sam curates through the maker’s lens, guided by an extensive understanding of materiality, art history, design, and the cultural context surrounding artwork.

Founded in 2005 by Sam Harvey and Alleghany Meadows, the gallery has evolved over the years while remaining rooted in its original vision. Now operating as Harvey Preston Gallery, the space continues to build on its strong foundation, with a renewed focus on presenting artists who challenge the boundaries of their ideas and materials. Representing nationally and internationally recognized talent, the gallery remains a vital platform for work at the forefront of contemporary craft and design.

 
 

“One of the things we do best at the gallery is bring innovative contemporary ceramic art to the Aspen art scene. During the past 10 years ceramics has also become a hot topic in the larger contemporary art world. Our goal is to have works that make you think and that ask the viewer to participate in a dialogue with the artist.” 
— Sam Harvey, Owner

ABOUT 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 the studio coordinator of the ceramics department at Anderson Ranch Arts Center for nine years, fostering creativity and guiding emerging artists. Additionally, he actively contributes to the ceramic arts community by serving on the boards of the Carbondale Clay Center and the Archie Bray Foundation. As theowner and director of the Harvey Preston Gallery, specializing in contemporary ceramic art, Sam actively promotes inclusivity and artistic expression. Sam's extensive travels around the world, including visits to China, Nepal, Italy, and England, have enriched his artistic perspective and continue to infuse his work with diverse influences.