Make an ongoing impact

Join our monthly donor club, Clay It Forward, to provide an important support base for the foundation’s ongoing activities.

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Clay It Forward Exclusives

Donate at least $25 per month and receive:

    • First dibs on tickets for themed dinners with 72 hour early RSVP window

    • Option for “member tables” at select events

    • Annual Gift: A once-a-year item made by one of the featured artists (e.g. Ornament, Spoon rest, small dish, mini vase)

    • Access to Limited-Run Pieces: when an artist has a small batch of extras (test bowls, alternate glazes, prototypes), members get first chance to buy

    • Member-only flash sale: once per year with curated artists

    • Quarterly email with first look at grant recipients, stories, and new artists

    • Sneak peek of upcoming dinner themes

    • Exclusive videos or short artist interviews

    • Listed on the website as a Clay It Forward supporter

    • Invite and special mention at the annual Foundation Advisors Dinner

  • Attend a kiln loading or unloading, artist talk, gallery opening, studio tour or exclusive workshop once a year

Make an impact today

Support our mission by contributing a one-time donation.

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Why give?

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    Microgrants give artists direct access to funding that helps them create, experiment, and grow without needing to rely on large institutions.

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    When artists are funded, they often give back through workshops, public installations, performances, and events that bring the community together.

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    Microgrants can be more accessible than traditional funding, helping uplift underrepresented voices and communities that are often overlooked.

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    Small grants allow artists to take creative risks and experiment with new ideas, media, and formats — sparking cultural innovation.

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    Microgrants are relatively inexpensive but can have significant impacts on an artist’s career and the cultural landscape of a community.

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    The arts are under funded and many artistic organizations are under attack right now; you can make an impact in your local community by choosing to support your local artists.