No water,
No life,
No blue,
No green.
-Sylvia Earle
Cynthia Cooper is a potter. a teacher. a communicator. a facilitator. an environmentalist. a motivator. a business owner.
Cindy Cooper is a professional clay artist working in Goshen, IN since 1992. She received a Lilly Grant entitled, “Dive Down to Change the Coral Reefs through Art.” Inspired by her underwater photography of the coral reefs, the high fired bas-reliefs on large jars give the viewer an experience of environmental awareness and the unique beauty of the reefs.
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Cynthia’s Sketchbook
Thoughts from Cynthia and news about upcoming shows.
Cynthia Cooper featured by Goshen Arts Council
Cynthia was recently featured by the Goshen Arts Council with a profile about her ceramics and her passion for the environment. I touched clay in eighth grade, and I knew that was my medium immediately.I have three sisters who are all teachers. My mother was a...
See Cynthia
Summer-Fall 2023 Shows
Dick Lehman and Friends: A Life in Clay
Venue: Goshen Theater, Goshen IN
Some key viewing times:
- Public opening and artists’ reception at Goshen’s July First Friday 6-7 PM.
- June 24th, reception for Dick Lehman Indiana Heritage Fellowship Award
- Wizard of Oz: August 6, 7
- The show concludes on August 8
Goshen Clay Artist’s Guild: 25 Years Making Art and Building Community
Venue: Goshen College Abner Hershberger Gallery, Goshen, IN
June 19-September 10
Closing reception September 10 @ 2 PM
Hilarie Couture, Cindy Cooper, John Kelty
Venue: University of St. Francis, Ft Wayne, IN (John Weatherhead Gallery)
July 7 – August 11
Exhibition Reception: July 7, 5-7 PM
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Michiana Pottery Tour
Venue: Goshen Clay Artist’s Guild, Goshen, IN
Saturday, September 23, 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, September 24, 10 AM – 4 PM
Learn with Cynthia.
Cynthia Cooper spent 24 years as an art teacher at Goshen High School and inspired many of her students to pursue their own careers in the arts. Cynthia is retired now, but continues offering education through workshops, lessons and speaking engagements.