Kate Arford

Kate Arford is a ceramic artist born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Kate started working with clay in 2016, and received her BFA from Arizona State University in 2025. Kate draws inspiration from poems and children’s toys where she develops a whimsical and introspective world to provide commentary on escapism and dreaming. Alongside her studio practice, she serves as a Program and Teaching Artist for various Ceramic Facilities; such as, Ceramic Research Center, Pip Coffee & Clay and Edna Vihel Arts Center.