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Contribute now by clicking the button below. A new browser window will open at our fiscal sponsor,  The Resource Center for Women & Ministry in the South Inc. Claymakers has a fiscal sponsor to ensure your donations are tax deductible while we await our own 501c3 status.   Select Claymakers Arts Community  in the Program Designation drop down list.   For step by step instructions, click HERE.

pottery and clay sculpture
keep us connected
to the roots of human civilization. In a fast-paced, high-tech, urban world, they
remind us of our humanity.

Claymakers

 Claymakers is a non-profit educational arts organization that promotes the joy of working with clay; sustains a thriving community of artists, students, and teachers; and fosters enthusiasm for the ceramic arts through classes, workshops, exhibits, special events, and access to facilities and materials.

We rely on individual and corporate donations to fill the gap between revenue and operating expenses. We thrive because of this support and are grateful for your help.

Help keep the fire burning: become part of our Sustaining Circle

A hub for the clay community in North Carolina and beyond, Claymakers serves students, professionals, hobbyists, and collectors alike by providing:

• a myriad of classes to help beginning to advanced students find creative expression in clay;
• access to a studio for students to work independently;
• studio assistantships for burgeoning professionals learn the craft of running a studio;
• studio rental space for independent clay artists;
• frequent workshops with nationally renowned artists that are attended by both local and regional artists and students;
• a supply store that supports arts programs at multiple local schools, arts centers and independent artists' home studios;
• a fine ceramic arts gallery that celebrates ceramic art being created today in North Carolina and beyond;
• and a place for artists and students to share their ideas and promote excellence in their work.

Claymakers gives back to the community through donation of pottery for the Urban Ministries Empty Bowls fundraiser to fight hunger. Claymakers studio and community of artists also participate in Triangle arts festivals and shows.

Please help keep these services possible by becoming part of our Sustaining Circle.

Fundraising allows us to continue our current operations and contributes to our long-term goal of maintaining and expanding Claymakers as a regional center of excellence in the clay arts.

Benefits of giving include:

• Knowing you are supporting the clay arts in your community and beyond;
• Making it possible for others to discover the joys of working with clay now and in the future;
• Providing an opportunity to market your business by acknowledgment of your support on our website and through your own recognition as a sponsor of arts;
• Helping to energize and vitalize the Durham community and NC arts. One of the best indicators of a civilized society is the development of arts and a cultural life.

Questions?

Please feel free to talk with or email the CAC board:

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