The Clay Center of New Orleans
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goals


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What is the Clay Center hoping to accomplish?
  • To improve the quality and diversity of ceramic art facilities available to the general public.
  • To improve the quality and diversity of community-oriented ceramic art classes and workshops available locally.
  • To significantly increase the amount of quality contemporary ceramic artwork being exhibited in New Orleans.
  • To draw new ceramic talent to the city from other parts of the country.
  • To connect the local ceramic art community to the larger national ceramic art community.
  • To provide greater physical and financial accessibility to ceramic art opportunities.
  • To create an economically and socially diverse community based around the joy and challenge of creating in clay.
  • To create professional opportunities for local and national ceramic artists.

objectives

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How specifically will the Clay Center achieve these goals?
  • Develop an Exhibitions Program to regularly show quality contemporary ceramic artwork from New Orleans and from other parts of the country.
  • Create a community-oriented facility that incorporates exhibition spaces, classrooms and individual studio spaces, along with a sales gallery, a ceramic supply shop and a kiln area with both electric and atmospheric kilns.
  • Develop a Community Education Program that will offer community-oriented classes and workshops taught by nationally recognized ceramic artists.
  • Provide professional opportunities, such as internships and employment, for ceramic
    artists of various levels.
  • Develop a Community Outreach Program to bring ceramic art education to those who might lack the financial or physical means to learn at the Center.
  • Bring new ceramic talent to New Orleans through a Resident Artists Program.


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  • About
    • Mission Statement
    • Goals & Objectives
    • Governance
    • Financial Plan
    • Timeline
  • Exhibitions
    • Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
    • Shop Current Exhibition
    • Past Exhibitions
    • Calls for Entries
  • Clay & Supplies
    • Shop online
  • Future Programs
    • Community Education & Studio Facility
    • Resident Artists Program
    • Community Outreach
    • Gallery Shop
  • How to Help
    • Make a Donation
    • AmazonSmile
    • Internships
  • Contact
  • Shop Online