The first week of April is here, and we have several things to share. First, our very own Anthony Schaller's birthday was on April 4th! To continue this celebration, we're kicking off a show covering Anthony's recent studio work. Lastly, we are running a 50% off sale on these new works to express our gratitude to you: our makers, collectors, and friends. If you know Anthony, you'll know he is a generous guy; giving a gift on his own birthday just makes sense.
Before Anthony caught the clay bug, he worked in the business world; mostly for his family’s businesses, but he also consulted in management, sales, investment, and marketing. Little did he know, those seemingly pointless and wasted years would be very valuable for working in galleries in the future.
Back in the mid 1990s, Anthony had a revelation about ceramics while standing in front of a glass wall at the Chicago Art Institute Museum looking at ceramics from the Middle East and North Africa. The problem for him was the glass wall. He wanted to hold them, turn them over, feel their weight, and examine each of them. That moment began his exodus from the family business and management, and started an adventure to get his hands on those objects.
He began to curate for local and regional art centers while also managing a ceramics exhibition program at his Alma Mater, Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Through that exhibition program, he met David Hiltner, who was in the process of planting the Red Lodge Clay Center; soon after that, Anthony moved out to Red Lodge, Montana to help David bring his dream into reality. Anthony stayed at Red Lodge for 4.5 years before getting the itch to start something new.
Before moving to Red Lodge, Anthony had promised himself he’d figure out how to be self employed before he turned forty. A few months before his fortieth birthday, he achieved that: he launched Schaller Gallery, which later settled in Saint Joseph, Michigan. In 2020, the gallery moved to Baroda, Michigan where it is today, always open online at schallergallery.com.
Anthony has worked as a ceramics studio manager, assistant professor, curator, gallery manager, and continues to present workshops, lectures, critiques, and discussions at universities and art centers across North America and a few outside the good ‘ole USA.
We are thankful to everyone's continued support of our gallery. Anthony appreciates everyone who has supported him and our makers over this 17+ year journey. We are excited for new opportunities moving forward, and excited to share more details with you as they emerge.
Use the code "AKS" for 50% off your purchase of Anthony's pots beginning when the show goes live. Discount valid through the month of April.
