Hand in Hand 2026 - Saturday, October 17th from 4:00pm-6:00pm E.T.
ATTEND OUR ANNUAL BENEFIT AND AUCTION!
For nearly 70 years, Clay Art Center has been a living testament to the impact of art — nurturing artists, welcoming students, and anchoring a creative community that spans generations. Clay Art Center is committed to the education, practice, and appreciation of ceramic arts in our community and beyond.
Hand in Hand is our annual benefit - celebrating clay and community, helping support our operations and ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality programming.
Our event will once again be outdoors at Clay Art Center, featuring live music, delicious appetizers, and drinks. Tickets are on sale now!
This year, we are thrilled to recognize the Common Sense Fund, in recognition of their 15 years of generous support of Clay Art Center and Around the World in Clay program - our FREE after school clay programming for Port Chester public schools.
Alongside the live, in-person event, Hand in Hand includes an online auction of ceramic work donated by Clay Art Center artists, residents, and nationally recognized ceramic artists. Work will be displayed both in our gallery and online with all bidding taking place online. Preview begins on October 2nd; bidding opens on October 9th. Bid on your favorite piece here.
Your tickets, donations, and auction purchases support our year-round scholarships, residencies for emerging artists, community outreach programs, and ongoing operations.
Can't attend or want to make an even bigger impact? You can add a tax-deductible donation of any amount to support Clay Art Center's mission.
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT
The Art$W challenge began on August 13, 2026! You can make your donation go twice as far with this matching gift!
New and increased donations to Hand in Hand or any fund at Clay Art Center can qualify for this exciting match. Please contact Wendy Weinstein, Development Director, at wendy@clayartcenter.org to learn more about how you can double your impact!
Can’t attend or or want to make an even bigger impact? You can add a tax-deductible donation of any amount to support Clay Art Center's mission.
In the event we're unable to hold an in-person gathering due to health concerns, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, the online auction will continue — and we're grateful for your support either way.
For more information please contact: wendy@clayartcenter.org
914 937 2047 ext. 221
www.clayartcenter.org/handinhand
Our Mission | Clay Art Center is dedicated to education, creativity, and community engagement through clay by providing an inclusive space for learning, studio practice, exhibitions, personal growth and professional development in ceramic arts.
Clay Art Center is deeply grateful for the support and generosity of the talented artists who donated their time and creations to our Auction. 100% of the proceeds from the auction support Clay Art Center.
Thank you to:
Tara Abadir, Peter Arnow, Hayne Bayless, Dalia Berman, Julie Buyon, Jeanne Carreau, Michael Cerv, Anny Chen, Jennifer Cherpock, Claire Cohen, Jane Cohen, Jennifer Conte, Andrew Coombs, Bryan Czibesz, Antonia Davis, Kathy Erteman, Shanna Fliegel, Rose Foley, Helayne Friedland, Lynn Goodman, Mara Gross, Janet Harckham, Deborah Heid, Robin Henschel, Debra Holiber, Deborah Jaffe, Reena Kashyap, Sarah Koster, Nikki Lau, Anika Major, Loren Maron, Deborah Mawhinney, Mac Star McCusker, Jon McMillan, Rene Murray, Sally Ng, Polina Nisenbaum, Mari Ogihara, Jessica Palmer, James Pastore, Doug Peltzman, Christine Raposas, Stephen Rodriguez, Tim Rowan, Jan Schachter, Jeff Shapiro, Roberta Shapiro, Anat Shiftan, Matthew Smith, Maria Spiess, Kelli Stewart, Cheryl Tall, Noriko Tanikawa, Michelle Tobia, Jon Townley, Suruchi Tripathi, Jackie Welsh, Susan Wortman, and Vicky Youngman.
Looking Back — Hand in Hand 2025
The high school students in the Around The World In Clay program learned all about what it takes to get clay to the wedging table - from digging, to processing, to testing.