This page is for ceramic artists

To see our mission statement and core values, visit our “About” page.

This page, the one you are on now, is somewhat static and contains some basic, yet essential info about Clay Pittsburgh. 

There is a separate page for current news that we encourage you to view. 

This Is What We Want To Do For You…

  • Make successful potters more successful.
  • Transition students from the classroom into studios.
  • Connect collectors, buyers, and makers.
  • Create firing opportunities.
  • Build a strong community of potters.
  • Help make being a ceramic artist in Pittsburgh a viable and
    sustainable way of life.

This is what you can do…

  • Let us know you are out there and what you want/need.
  • Participate in events offered by Clay Pittsburgh.
  • Post, repost, and ask friends to post information about what Clay Pittsburgh is doing — because working your social media is crucial. 
  • Volunteer. It is a great way to connect with us.
  • Share what you have, be it studio space, kiln space, or knowledge.
  • Teach or attend workshops.
  • Donate money on our website or through our Go Fund Me.

This is how we hope to get there…

  • Assess the needs of local potters, provided you tell us what they are.
  • Offer ceramic studio tours twice a year.
  • Offer workshops. READ MORE
  • Coordinate exhibitions.
  • Facilitate networking for people wanting to create or  share studios space, or kiln space, with one another.
  • Create a dedicated space in a building where people can make pots and fire them. READ MORE
  •  Help buyers and sellers come together.
  • Network, mentor, have fun together.

 

What is in place now…

  • We have the foundation of Clay Pittsburgh securely built. We realize you can see it, but it’s there. It is the culmination of  lots of hard work done by many people. 
  • We have funding.
  • We held our first Studio Tour, with  strong participation, promotional materials, and professional design work.
  • We are planning our next steps.