I’m Anthony “Tony” Longi, a ceramic artist based in Oxford, Ohio. When I’m not working at Miami University, you can usually find me in the studio with clay on my hands, experimenting with new forms or refining familiar ones. I’ve always been drawn to the balance between functional pottery and creative, expressive pieces — work that can be used every day, but also tells a story through texture, shape, and intention.
Some of my pieces are available for sale locally at the Shademakers Garden Center’s retail shop in Oxford, OH. I also participate in bowl donations to Oxford Empty Bowls, carrying on previous donations to Empty Bowl events in Houston, TX and Cincinnati, OH. I’ve had the chance to create several meaningful commissioned works, each with its own narrative and connection to the people who requested them. In 2026, I’ll be featured in the Oxford Community Arts Center’s Art Calendar, which is an honor and a milestone in my journey as an artist.
In everything I make, I’m trying to create pieces that feel grounded, useful, and connected — the kind of objects that quietly become part of someone’s daily life.
Hi, I’m tony
My maker’s mark is something I’m really proud of because it carries a piece of my family history. The stamp you’ll find on each of my pieces comes from a script A L that was originally embroidered on my father’s overcoat decades ago by an Italian tailor in Cincinnati, Ohio.
I chose this mark not just because it includes my initials, but because it represents the values I try to honor in my work — care, craft, and heritage. The tailor who stitched those letters into my father’s coat approached his work the same way I try to approach mine: with attention to detail, respect for the material, and a belief that well-made things matter.
Using this mark allows me to carry forward a small but meaningful part of my family’s story. Every time I stamp a finished piece, it’s a reminder of where I come from and why I create: to make objects that are thoughtful, personal, and built to last.
