THE LATEST FROM THE CLAY CENTER
Artwork: Chimp Tray
Lisa Rogers, 2021
"FUNCTIONFEST" ON DISPLAY THROUGH FEBRUARY 12TH
It's been more than four months since our gallery closed following damage from Hurricane Ida. We're excited to announce that the repair and restoration work is finally done, and we're reopening on January 14, 2022 with a brand new exhibition.
"FunctionFest" is our popular annual exhibition devoted to functional pottery. It is normally on display in November and December, but was rescheduled to January 14 - February 12, 2022.
Opening Reception
Friday, January 14, 2022, 5 - 8 pm
Complimentary drinks and snacks on hand, including KING CAKE (it's Carnival after all!)*
*Masks are required in accordance with City of New Orleans requirements. Drinks and snacks are individually packaged for safe handling.
It's been more than four months since our gallery closed following damage from Hurricane Ida. We're excited to announce that the repair and restoration work is finally done, and we're reopening on January 14, 2022 with a brand new exhibition.
"FunctionFest" is our popular annual exhibition devoted to functional pottery. It is normally on display in November and December, but was rescheduled to January 14 - February 12, 2022.
Opening Reception
Friday, January 14, 2022, 5 - 8 pm
Complimentary drinks and snacks on hand, including KING CAKE (it's Carnival after all!)*
*Masks are required in accordance with City of New Orleans requirements. Drinks and snacks are individually packaged for safe handling.
What Has Been Given,
What Has Been Taken
Asia Mathis, 2020
APPLY FOR THE 2022 "SOUTHERN CENSUS" SHOW!
The Clay Center of New Orleans seeks applicants for “Clay: A Southern Census,” an annual juried exhibition devoted to ceramic work by artists residing in the states that make up the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region” (AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV). We are excited to have the 2022 exhibition juried by Nashville-based artist Asia Mathis.
Open to ceramic vessels, sculptures and wall-mounted works, this exhibition will be on display May 13 - June 25, 2022 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Applications due January 30, 2022
Apply now!
Download prospectus (PDF)
The Clay Center of New Orleans seeks applicants for “Clay: A Southern Census,” an annual juried exhibition devoted to ceramic work by artists residing in the states that make up the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region” (AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV). We are excited to have the 2022 exhibition juried by Nashville-based artist Asia Mathis.
Open to ceramic vessels, sculptures and wall-mounted works, this exhibition will be on display May 13 - June 25, 2022 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Applications due January 30, 2022
Apply now!
Download prospectus (PDF)
STUDIO AND CLASSROOM CONSTRUCTION
The renovation of our new studio and classroom space is almost complete! This new 1,000-square-foot space will offer classes, workshops, open studio membership and electric kiln firing services to the general public.
There is still a LOT of work to do and we need your help!
The renovation of our new studio and classroom space is almost complete! This new 1,000-square-foot space will offer classes, workshops, open studio membership and electric kiln firing services to the general public.
There is still a LOT of work to do and we need your help!
- Volunteer on a Saturday afternoon to help us load in and set up all of the pottery wheels, shelving units, tables and other equipment.
- Purchase a needed item from our Amazon Charity Wish List! Amazon will ship it directly to us on your behalf
- Make a donation! Setting up a ceramics studio is an expensive undertaking so donations are always needed. The Clay Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization so your donations are tax-deductible!
CLAY AND SUPPLIES AVAILABLE!
Our mini supply shop stocks several different Alligator Clay Company moist clay bodies in a variety of colors and firing ranges, as well as low-fire casting slip. We also stock No. 1 pottery plaster and a limited amount of other supplies, such as pints of wax resist and underglazes.
Check out our complete inventory through our online supply shop, purchase what you need, and we'll email you with pickup instructions when your order is ready.
Our mini supply shop stocks several different Alligator Clay Company moist clay bodies in a variety of colors and firing ranges, as well as low-fire casting slip. We also stock No. 1 pottery plaster and a limited amount of other supplies, such as pints of wax resist and underglazes.
Check out our complete inventory through our online supply shop, purchase what you need, and we'll email you with pickup instructions when your order is ready.
SUPPORT US FOR FREE WHEN YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!
It's easy! Just start at smile.amazon.com, choose the Clay Center of New Orleans as your charity, and AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases directly to the Clay Center at NO cost to you! Be sure to always shop from smile.amazon.com because purchases made from the regular Amazon site don't generate donations on your behalf.
AmazonSmile is FINALLY available through the Android and iOS mobile apps as well! Set your app up now and earn money for the Clay Center!
It's easy! Just start at smile.amazon.com, choose the Clay Center of New Orleans as your charity, and AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases directly to the Clay Center at NO cost to you! Be sure to always shop from smile.amazon.com because purchases made from the regular Amazon site don't generate donations on your behalf.
AmazonSmile is FINALLY available through the Android and iOS mobile apps as well! Set your app up now and earn money for the Clay Center!