Thank you for joining us for Hand in Hand 2024!
We had beautiful weather, as we came together to celebrate community and ceramics at our Hand in Hand 2024 Annual Auction and Benefit.
We are so grateful for the energy, passion, and dedication of our board, staff, teachers, students, volunteers, and all of you. Thank you to all the artists who donated work for our auction, and to our generous supporters and sponsors.
Thanks to your overwhelming generosity we were able to raise more than $148,000, exceeding our goal of $145,000!
You can still help us fund our programs and operations throughout the year, with a donation today.
Hand in Hand 2024, Annual Benefit and Auction
Our Annual Benefit and Auction was Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 4pm-6pm ET.
Clay Art Center is pleased to announce the Honorees for our Hand In Hand Annual Benefit & Auction, 2024. This year, we are celebrating several artists in our Artist Program who have called Clay Art Center their creative home for 25 years or more. These artists have not only individually developed their significant creative talents in our Artist Program, but have contributed to the growth and community of Clay Art Center as a whole through their work as volunteers, instructors, and clay enthusiasts. Clay Art Center honors:
Kazuko Lee,
Denis Licul,
Deb Mawhinney,
Gloria Nixon-Crouch,
and Marilyn Richeda.
Please join us as we come together to celebrate these artists, and our vibrant, creative community. We will share an evening filled with joy and Clay Art Center history, as we hear from our honorees, our Board, and other invited guests.
The event will be held outdoors at Clay Art Center, located at 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573, featuring delicious appetizers and drinks. We will have seating and covered areas for your comfort.
Our auction features work donated by Clay Art Center artists, residents, and nationally recognized ceramic artists. Join in the excitement of the online auction and make your bid the winner for exquisite artist-donated pieces.
Your tickets, donations, and auction purchases support vital operations and our quality programming, including year-round scholarships, residencies for emerging artists, and community outreach programs, which allow Clay Art Center to promote the practice and appreciation for ceramic arts in our community.
In the event that we are unable to hold an in-person event due to health concerns, inclement weather, or unforeseen circumstances, the online auction will continue, and we appreciate your donation.
BECOME A BUSINESS SPONSOR
Your support as a business sponsor helps make this event a success. Please contact Development Director Wendy Weinstein at wendy@clayartcenter.org to learn more.
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT
The Art$W challenge is LIVE! Your donation goes twice as far with this matching gift.
New and increased donations to Hand in Hand or any fund at Clay Art Center can qualify for this exciting match, and help us raise an additional $8,500. Please contact Development Director Wendy Weinstein at wendy@clayartcenter.org to learn more about how your gift today can qualify for the increased giving match.
Top: Hand in Hand 2023
Middle: Auction Items from Hand in Hand 2023
Bottom: The honorees of Hand in Hand 2023, Teaching Artists Jeanne Carreau (left) and Keiko Ashida (right)