Poster for an art exhibition titled “Rough It Out.” The design features ceramic vessels in earthy tones. At the top, a close-up background image shows rustic, textured pottery bottles. In the center, five small, smooth clay pots are lined up on a wooden surface beneath the large title “ROUGH IT OUT.” Text below reads: “March 15–28, Patterson Gallery.” The lower section shows three dark, heavily textured ceramic vessels with the text “A Solo Exhibition by Katie Talis.” At the bottom it says, “Reception March 21, 12PM.”

Rough It Out

Date & Time: March 23, 2026 from 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Event Sponsors: School of Visual Arts

Location: Patterson Building; 286 Curtin Road
Other Dates: Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 20 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27

Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required


Rough it Out explores the profound parallels between the cycles of life and the transformative journey of clay. From raw earth to refined ceramic, clay reflects the human experience in how we must too face hardship in order to transform into stronger, more compassionate individuals. Just as clay endures rigorous firing, we as humans are shaped by grief and affliction to become whole again. Together, we practice the delicate rituals of growth, loss, and renewal.