Your Impact
Through your generous support for our Capital Campaign, Building Together: Shape Our Next 50 Years, we will solidify our leadership in the ceramics community through key initiatives, with a strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA).
• Expand Educational Programs: Offer a wider range of classes and workshops for all skill levels, led by expert teaching artists, and enhance our free training programs in kiln firing and glaze mixing.
• Enhance Inclusivity and Accessibility: Design our studio to accommodate artists of all physical abilities and backgrounds, promoting diversity and inclusion in the ceramics arts.
• Host Diverse Teaching Artists: Attract renowned teaching artists from various backgrounds, enriching the learning experience with a wide range of perspectives and techniques.
• Develop Residency and Mentorship Programs: Establish programs that provide emerging and established artists with the resources to develop their work, and offer mentorship opportunities to guide the next generation of ceramic artists.
• Engage the Community on a Deeper Level: Increase our ability to host community workshops, open studio days, and collaborations with local schools and organizations, reinforcing our role as a cultural hub.
• Showcase Artwork: Provide more opportunities for artists to showcase and sell their work in an expanded gallery space, drawing attention to the studio and its artists.
• Implement Sustainable Practices: Lead by example with sustainable studio operations, including energy-efficient kilns, eco-friendly materials, and potential solar paneling.
• Improve Air Quality: Equip the studio with advanced dust mitigation and air filtration systems, creating a healthier environment for everyone.
• Utilize Advanced Facilities: Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities such as high-efficiency heating systems, quality daylight lighting, and enhanced security systems.
• Host Global Gatherings: Better accommodate real-time and virtual gatherings of artists, creative thought leaders, and the broader community, facilitating the exchange of ideas and innovations.
• Foster Thought Leadership: Become a premier destination for academic symposia and initiatives around ceramic arts, promoting the exchange of ideas and celebrating innovation.
Your support will help us realize these goals, ensuring that The Potters’ Studio continues to be a leader in the ceramics community and a vibrant, inclusive space for all!
