Clay has transformative powers.

It fuels creativity.

It helps create community.

It has allowed Clay Art Center to create a deeply connected and passionate community of artists, students, collectors, and more.

“Working with clay allows our group to express their creativity through a medium that is both therapeutic and interpretive.”

– Anthony Barkai, Barbara’s House

We believe that clay and glaze combine to create not only beautiful art, but a vibrant community.

Your support matters.

Your support shows you know that the arts matter.

Your support means a new generation of artists can find their voice.

YOU can ensure that Clay Art Center continues to be a place where artists of all ages, skills, and backgrounds can come together to learn, create, explore, and grow.

In 2023, the power of clay means:

  • We celebrated 25 years of our artist-in-residence program, where emerging artists come to CAC to work on their craft and share their expertise through teaching

  • Your support helped us provide over 600 full and partial scholarships annually to youth, adults, and community organizations

  • 28 adult and youth classes are offered per week in handbuilding and wheel throwing for all levels, reaching nearly 300 students

  • Over 200 volunteers join CAC at community events, fundraisers, gallery openings and more

  • Free afterschool programming 5 days a week to the Port Chester community, both onsite and offsite, serving over 40 students each week

  • 10 exhibitions throughout the year served as a platform for groundbreaking ceramics from around the country in our community

In 2024, your support will fuel the power of clay!

Thank you for keeping our Clay Art Center and our community vibrant and strong in 2023.

Can we count on YOU to make 2024 even more powerful?

Donating stock, securities and mutual fund shares is an effective way to help support our mission. You can also ensure your support continues in the long term with a gift from your will or estate. Please reach out to wendy@clayartcenter.org for more details.


Clay Art Center is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit center for the advancement and practice of the ceramic arts; Tax ID #20-4611534