The Clay Art Center Board of Directors is thrilled to host our Hand-in-Hand annual benefit and auction which is back in person this year. The three-hour
fundraiser will be held outside, in front of Clay Art Center at 40 Beech St., in Port Chester, on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Proceeds from the auction
and benefit support vital operations, as well as programs including year-round scholarships, residencies for emerging artists, and Clay as Therapy programs which allow Clay Art Center to promote the practice and appreciation for ceramic arts in our community.
Guests will enjoy a chance to mingle, enjoy good food and good company and celebrate Clay Art Center’s creativity, success and impact during 2020, 2021 and our excitement about the coming year. This celebration will shine a spotlight on all the elements which make Clay Art Center an asset in the Hudson
Valley, to the community and to the world of ceramics.
Our virtual auction will include ceramic items donated by nationally recognized ceramic artists and Clay Art Center artists. Preview of the full auction began online Oct. 1. Bidding online opens Oct. 8 and closes Oct. 17. Handin-Hand event attendees will be able to view the items in-person before bidding online. Register to bid on your favorite artwork or donate to Clay Art Center.
Join in the festivities and celebrate Clay Art Center and our mission to provide access to all, independent of their skill, interest or ability to pay allowing budding artists to express themselves through meaningful art making and appreciation. With the health of our community a priority, we will be following COVID guidelines so we can all be together and be safe.
After a difficult and challenging 18 months, the support of our audience is greatly appreciated and ensures Clay Art Center is here for years to come. If you cannot attend, donations are greatly appreciated. You can also bid in the auction without attending and help keep us strong and vital. Founded in 1957, Clay Art
Center is a nationally recognized non-profit center for the advancement and practice of ceramic arts offering exhibitions, clay classes for adults and children,
studio spaces for clay artists and outreach programs in the community. (Submitted)
