Northern Clay Center - Northern Clay Center

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Advancing the ceramic arts for
artists, learners, and the community.

Our Mission

Northern Clay Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which seeks to advance the ceramic arts for artists, learners, and the community through education, exhibitions, and artist services. Its goals are to create and promote high-quality, relevant, and participatory ceramic arts educational experiences; cultivate and challenge ceramic arts audiences through extraordinary exhibitions and programming; support ceramic artists in the expansion of their artistic and professional skills; embrace makers from diverse cultures, experiences, and traditions in order to create a more inclusive clay community.

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Our Mission In Action

Clay Classes & Workshops

We offer a wide range of in-person classes led by both familiar and new teaching artists, including Special Topics Classes and Workshops for unique techniques.

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Exhibitions

We feature two gallery spaces that present around 10 annual exhibitions by contemporary ceramic artists from regional, national, and international backgrounds.

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Artist Services

We are proud to support ceramic artists of all career stages, techniques, and backgrounds. We offer studio space for clay artists and manage several grant and residency programs.

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Sales Gallery

The Sales Gallery features work by a diverse and exciting group of artists—from regional to nationally recognized talent. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, a meaningful gift, or something beautiful for everyday use, there’s something here for you.

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Community Outreach

Our ClayToGo and ART@HAND programs bring expert teaching artists and hands-on clay experiences to schools, libraries, senior centers, and more throughout the community.

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