Maker House/Clay Studio will host Slingshot Presents, an exhibit of hand-built ceramics created by artists from Slingshot/Alpha Art Studio. The display runs May 2-June 16 at Maker House Gallery, 1351 Holiday Hill Road, Goleta.

A progressive Santa Barbara-based art center, Slingshot supports the creative practices of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

There will be an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 2, with several participating artists in attendance. Admission is free. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Slingshot Presents highlights a cross-section of the studio’s creative output, showcasing a variety of hand-building techniques and ceramic forms.

“The artworks — playful, intricate, and deeply personal — reflect each artist’s unique voice and approach to material,” the gallery said

The exhibit includes a selection of complementary drawings and paintings that illuminate how each artist’s interests extend beyond clay and into diverse media.

Founded in 2013 as an evolution of the long-running Alpha Art Studio program, Slingshot was created to provide a dedicated space for artists with IDD to explore their creative identities and build professional art careers.

Today, the studio supports some 40 artists with IDD, who range in age from their mid-20s to early 70s, through a person-centered model focused on access, expression, and inclusion.

Slingshot aims to advance the recognition, visibility and inclusion of artists within their local community and the broader field of contemporary art.

“The studio’s philosophy is simple but radical: anyone with a sincere interest in making art should have the opportunity and support to do so,” Slingshot said.