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Classes at Clay Art Center

Register for Weekly Classes

Register for Around the World in Clay

A free after school arts program for Port Chester students only
Un programa de arte extraescolar gratuito sólo para estudiantes de Port Chester

Register for Intro to Mosaics Workshop

Exciting News From Clay Art Center
See how we made a difference in 2024:
View our Impact Report
Learn more about Expansion at Clay Art Center:
Capital Grants Announcement

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Things To Do at
Clay Art Center

One-Time Classes for Family and Friends
Private Parties for Individuals or Groups
Shop Westchester’s largest pottery & ceramic giftshop
Weekly Guided Tours including the Katherine Choy collection,
artist studios, and classrooms

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Hand in Hand
Annual Benefit & Auction

Saturday, October 18, 4:00-6:00 PM
Outside at Clay Art Center

Hand in Hand supports our scholarships, community arts programs, our 25+ year strong Artist-in-Residence Program, and our Mission.

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Exhibitions at
Clay Art Center

Upcoming:
SHAKE IT UP
Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shakers and Cellars

Guest juried by Austin Coudriet and Nikki Lau

In the gallery and online:
Sep 1 - Oct 18

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6, 5 - 7 PM

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Ways to Celebrate Port Chester Community with Clay Art Center! Join us today, Saturday, August 23rd, at Lyon Park from 12-8pm for a day of fun and a celebration of all that Port Chester has to offer! Enjoy food trucks galore, live music and dance,
It’s all in the details! We are busy at Clay Art Center Gallery installing the third annual Functional Fall exhibition SHAKE IT UP, guest juried by past Artists-in-Residence Austin Coudriet and Nikki Lau. The exhibition features handmade cerami
It's a bird, it's a plane - no! It's the Studio Manager! Super August needs volunteers to get the classrooms ready for classes this fall, and every little bit helps. Next week, we'll be cleaning bats and wareboards, organizing tools, and wiping dow
The Light Quilt, a ceramic artwork constructed from more than 150 translucent porcelain tiles, hangs in the Clay Art Center Gallery window and enchants visitors daily. The piece was made by artists Dalia Berman, Sarah Koster, Parviz Batliwala, and

Guided Exhibition & Studio Tours
Visit Us!

Clay Art Center was co-founded in 1957 by Katherine Choy and Henry Okamoto. Take a Guided Exhibitions and Studio Tour on Wednesdays at 11.30am to view our Gallery, artist studios, and facilities. Free to the public.
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For groups, contact mail@clayartcenter.org

Online Artist Talks & Demos
Engage with us from home!

Visit our Virtual Library for Artist Talks & Demos

Take a conneCT-NY day trip adventure!

Visit Clay Art Center, Flinn Gallery and Greenwich Historical Society all in one day! The three sites are linked by road or rail and only 15 minutes apart. Experienced together,  they offer a shared cultural experience and open dialogue on artistic expression and historical context, forging connection and honoring community. Share your culture trip adventure with us via social media by tagging @connect_ctny in photos, reels and stories.

Are you planning a visit to Port Chester?

Clay Art Center is a 10 minute short walk from the Port Chester station on the Metro-North line servicing New York City and New Haven.

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