Nick Park (he/him) is a proud, Queer artist and ceramics instructor currently residing in New York City.

Nick creates predominantly functional wares that are inspired by his boundless curiosity, Queer identity, and the juxtaposition of his desire for the quiet serenity of nature and his love of living loudly. Nick creates a wide range of work that celebrates the versatility of clay and revels in the delightful chaos that can accompany it.

When teaching, Nick constructs an inclusive space where students feel inspired to awaken their creative voices. Known for his vitality and engagement, Nick establishes a community built on collaboration and the joy of discovery. Currently studios include Greenwich House Pottery (NYC), La Mano Pottery (NYC), DOCLAY NYC (NYC), and the Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center of Manhattan (NYC).

Nick’s debut exhibition Spring Forward (2023) was curated by Maison 10 and featured at MADE NYC in Manhattan. Homeward Bound (2023), a show inspired by the positive and negative bonds of his childhood, was featured at Gallery 304 in his hometown of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. His work was also featured in Beyond the Brick (2024), a group exhibition in New York. Nick has been seen on NY Live with Dahiana Peréz, Health with El for NY2C,  and his work has been featured by multiple shops and designers in New York, the Hamptons, and beyond.