THE LATEST FROM THE CLAY CENTER
Clay Center founder Michelle Swafford teaching a course in Baltimore, MD.
THE NEW STUDIO IS HERE!
After months of hard work (and despite setbacks caused by a major hurricane and a global pandemic), our new studio and classroom space is finished!
This new 1,000-square-foot space just down the hall from our gallery will offer classes and workshops, monthly open studio hours, and electric kiln firing services to the general public. Check out our Studio & Classes page for more info!
We want to thank the following for their support and sponsorship of our new studio:
ArtEgg Studios, The City of New Orleans/Arts Council New Orleans (Community Arts Grants Program), the Ella West Freeman Foundation, The New Orleans City Council/Harrah's Community Support Grants Program, our wonderful and hardworking volunteers, and donors like YOU!
After months of hard work (and despite setbacks caused by a major hurricane and a global pandemic), our new studio and classroom space is finished!
This new 1,000-square-foot space just down the hall from our gallery will offer classes and workshops, monthly open studio hours, and electric kiln firing services to the general public. Check out our Studio & Classes page for more info!
We want to thank the following for their support and sponsorship of our new studio:
ArtEgg Studios, The City of New Orleans/Arts Council New Orleans (Community Arts Grants Program), the Ella West Freeman Foundation, The New Orleans City Council/Harrah's Community Support Grants Program, our wonderful and hardworking volunteers, and donors like YOU!
Artwork: Wallflowers by Elaine Quave
"CLAY: A SOUTHERN CENSUS"
On display through June 25, 2022
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present our 2022 installment of Clay: A Southern Census. This annual juried group exhibition features ceramic vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works created by artists residing in the states of the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region."
See this exhibition in person on Fridays and Saturdays between 12 and 6 pm, or see and shop the entire show online!
More info...
On display through June 25, 2022
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present our 2022 installment of Clay: A Southern Census. This annual juried group exhibition features ceramic vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works created by artists residing in the states of the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region."
See this exhibition in person on Fridays and Saturdays between 12 and 6 pm, or see and shop the entire show online!
More info...
Artwork: Brad Blair
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2022 "CREEP SHOW" EXHIBITION!
Applications due July 15, 2022
It’s baaaaaack…
The Clay Center of New Orleans seeks applicants for the 2022 installment of “Creep Show,” our annual juried group exhibition of ceramic works that can be described as creepy, scary, spooky, or downright terrifying. Open to ceramic vessels, sculptures and wall-mounted works, this exhibition will be on display October 7-29, 2022 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Apply now!
Download prospectus (PDF)
Applications due July 15, 2022
It’s baaaaaack…
The Clay Center of New Orleans seeks applicants for the 2022 installment of “Creep Show,” our annual juried group exhibition of ceramic works that can be described as creepy, scary, spooky, or downright terrifying. Open to ceramic vessels, sculptures and wall-mounted works, this exhibition will be on display October 7-29, 2022 in the Clay Center’s gallery space in the heart of New Orleans.
Apply now!
Download prospectus (PDF)
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!