Clay expands accessibility, opens doors, and forges futures.
Clay is more than our medium, it’s what connects us. When you walk through our gallery, artist studios, and classrooms, you hear the happy buzz of people creating ceramics and creating a community.
“Clay Art Center actually changed my life. I never had a passion before and working with clay has enriched my life tremendously. Here, I have found encouragement and inspiration from so many talented people. It has truly been a gift to be part of this community.”
– Student
Since 1998, 62 emerging artists have spent time at Clay Art Center teaching, creating, exhibiting, and becoming members of our community. Over the past 6 years, we have more than doubled our annual financial support for our resident artists, with a goal of continuing to provide support for emerging artists to start their creative journey at Clay Art Center.
“Clay Art Center was more than a residency; it was a home where ideas took shape and community fired them to life. My two years there were filled with the rhythm of making, learning, and belonging. The people and the space remain one of the places that marked an important chapter in my life.”
– Resident Artist
Donate today and help us continue to create and expand our vibrant communities, with clay as the tool that connects people.
Our 2025 impact:
589 Port Chester residents participated in our free clay classes and fired over 4,130 pieces in our kilns this year, including the two large planters installed at Don Bosco Community Center
20% increase over last year in free afterschool clay classes in Port Chester
3,269 adults and 1,722 youth students engaged with clay through hands-on classes and workshops
Over 350 artists presented work in our Gallery and Shop
Over 300 people discovered our exhibitions, historic collections, artist studios, and firing facilities through Guided Exhibitions and Tours
1,153 scholarships were awarded to students of all ages in afterschool, summer camp, and adult programs
Since 1998, 62 Artists-in-Residence have advanced their practice at Clay Art Center and have reengaged through exhibitions, the Shop, workshops, teaching, and Artists Talks
You make all this possible! With YOUR support, we can do even more.
Learn more about our 2025 impact here.
Thank you for being a vital part of our journey.
Together, we can ensure that creativity thrives in our community.
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) nonprofit center for the advancement and practice of the ceramic arts. Tax ID #20-4611534.
