BIO
Billy Ritter is a visual artist living and working in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born in Ellwood City, PA and grew up in Western Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Kent State University (MFA), Slippery Rock University (BFA), and studied abroad at The Academy of Fine Art and Design (VŠVU Výročie) in Bratislava, Slovakia. His ceramics studio has been at the historic Hildebrandt Building since 2015.
Billy exhibits and sells his work at his studio shop, the North Union Farmers Market (Chagrin Falls & Shaker Square), and some of the premier markets and festivals throughout Northern Ohio.
His wood fired works are represented by and available at Cohab Space in High Point North Carolina. You can find their link on the “SHOP” page of this website. Atmospheric firing, community, and the metaphysical universe are some of themes in his works.
His limited edition vessels, installations, and functional heirloom pottery are loved and used by: chefs, restaurants, interior designers, home cooks, photo studios, and collectors both nationally and internationally.