Dates

May 16th - August 2026

exhibiting Artist

Charlotte Lindley Martin & Terri Saulin

Exhibiting location

No.5 Butchie Alley

No. 5 Butchie Alley is an outgrowth of Terri Saulin’s studio. Secretly tucked away on a small easement in South Philly, it opens onto a garden of inspiration. Now celebrating five years of programming, Butchie Alley evolves organically around Terri’s schedule as a full-time educator. Her goal is to continue growing a welcoming space that fosters generous conversations, encourages the exchange of ideas, and builds community in the city of Philadelphia.

Exhibitions at No. 5 Butchie Alley run for two months. During each exhibition, the participating artists—or Saulin herself—offer workshops connected to their studio practice or inspired by current events in the community.

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Monumental Roots

An exhibition where wild gardens, lost architectures, inherited traditions, and centuries of porcelain whisper to one another across time. In the hands of Charlotte Lindley Martin and Terri Saulin, clay becomes a place of memory and reclamation — a tender, maximalist archive of what America was, what it pretends to be, and what still blooms despite our forgetting.

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about the artist

Terri Saulin

Terri Saulin received her MFA from the University of the Arts and her BFA from Moore College of Art and Design. She is a member and press coordinator for Tiger Strikes Asteroid, Philadelphia and a Member/Supporter of The Clay Studio, Philadelphia. She currently teaches a variety of Studio Arts courses at The Agnes Irwin School, in Rosemont, PA. Terri is the owner of No. 5 Butchie Alley. No. 5 Butchie Alley is an outgrowth of Terri’s studio. The space is secretly tucked away on a small easement in South Philly that opens into a garden of inspiration.

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Dear Believer - Fallen 7

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Cempasu Chil Pair

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about the artist

Charlotte Lindley Martin

Charlotte Lindley Martin is a utilitarian potter and teacher. Charlotte was born in Surrey, England and spent her childhood living in England and Zurich, Switzerland. After meeting her American husband in Zurich, she emigrated to the US in 1980 and became a US citizen in 1982. She attended Philadelphia Collge of Art and received her BFA in Ceramics in 1985. She has taught adults and children at the Wayne Art Center, Main Line Art Center, and is currently teaching at Whitemarsh Community Art Center. She is also on the Board of Directors at the Philadelphia Skating Club, her other passion! Charlotte has participated in many local area crafts shows and exhibited in shows in the US. Her work will be in the upcoming book 500 Plates and Chargers published by Lark Books.

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1776 pickle stand

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Philadelphia skyline in a fruit basket

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kissed by a lusty mermaid

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Exhibiting partner

Radical Americana

For the Semiquincentennial, The Clay Studio is leading Radical Americana, a series of exhibitions organized by a consortium of Philadelphia’s arts and cultural institutions. Each celebrates how artists today are continuing the city’s robust legacy as a center for art, skill, and civic engagement. The 45 artists researched and were inspired by the art and history of Philadelphia in 1776, and the subsequent commemorations in 1876, 1926, and 1976. The artists' new work will add their voices to current dialogue about our nation’s present and future, inspire civil dialogue, celebrate Philadelphia's diversity, and continue the rich tradition of creativity in our city.

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