What happens when classic ceramic techniques, industrial architectural forms, and vibrant painterly abstraction meet inside a museum’s living educational space? The Nassau County Museum of Art (NCMA) in Roslyn Harbor, Long Island, has officially named prominent artist and professor Frank Olt as its new Artist-in-Residence.

Based inside The Manes Art Education Center on the museum’s historic grounds, Olt’s residency brings a master sculptor, painter, and long-time educator into direct dialogue with visitors, students, and community members through open studio sessions, interactive workshops, and public programming.

A Masterclass in Ceramics, Painting, and Architectural Geometry

Having studied under Bauhaus ceramicist Rose Krebs and served as a former artist-in-residence at MoMA P.S.1, Frank Olt has spent decades refining a distinct visual language. His work seamlessly fuses low-relief ceramic panels, vibrant oil glazes, and bold geometric structures.

Known for major public art commissions—including his permanent ceramic installations at the 23rd Street & Court Square (Ely) subway station through NYC Arts for Transit and Bellevue Hospital—Olt approaches clay not merely as a decorative vessel, but as a rich, architectural canvas for abstract expression.

The residency highlights several key artistic and educational pillars:

• The Fusion of Clay and Canvas: Exploring how structural ceramic panels function as dynamic, three-dimensional surfaces for painterly glazes and abstract compositions.
• Bauhaus Lineage & Material Mastery: Bringing a rich historical lineage of modernism, studio discipline, and material experimentation to the NCMA community.
• Interactive Open Studio Experience: Allowing museum guests to observe Olt’s creative process in real-time, engaging in dialogue around ceramic sculpture, technique, and form.

The result is an enriching presence that transforms The Manes Art Education Center into an active, creative laboratory.

Featured Works & Residency Highlights

1. On-Site Studio & On-View Artworks

Visitors to The Manes Art Education Center can view a selection of Olt’s original ceramic panels, paintings, and relief sculptures displayed alongside his active workspace.

2. Public Workshops & Artist-Led Events

As part of his residency, Olt will lead a series of public events, hands-on masterclasses, and educational talks, beginning with special inaugural programming on November 1, 2026.

3. Community & Architectural Dialogue

Drawing upon his extensive experience in public art commissions, Olt’s residency emphasizes how fine art ceramics interact with surrounding architectural spaces and landscape environments.

Why This Residency Matters

Frank Olt’s appointment as Artist-in-Residence reinforces NCMA’s dedication to fostering living artistic creation alongside its world-class permanent collection and exhibitions. By opening his studio doors to the public, Olt offers an extraordinary opportunity for visitors of all ages to gain first-hand insight into the dedication, technique, and vision required to master abstract ceramics and painting.

For art lovers, students, and museum-goers across Long Island and New York, visiting Frank Olt at The Manes Art Education Center provides a rare, inspiring connection to a master craftsman at work.

Residency & Visitor Details

• Program: Artist-in-Residence: Frank Olt
• Artist: Frank Olt
• Venue: The Manes Art Education Center at Nassau County Museum of Art (NCMA)
• Address: One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576
• Inaugural Event: Sunday, November 1, 2026
• Admission: Open studio access included with museum/center admission