New! Weekly Exhibition and Studio Tours
This September, Clay Art Center will begin a weekly program of Free Public Guided Exhibition and Studio Tours.
The tours will take place every Wednesday at 11.30am, beginning September 7th. Visitors to Clay Art Center will be able to learn more about the artworks currently on view in the gallery, including in-depth looks at some of the exhibition highlights with the Exhibition Manager or Gallery Staff. Additionally, visitors may also take a guided tour of Clay Art Center facilities, which will include artist studios, classrooms and kiln facilities.
These Guided Tours are free to the Public and no appointment is necessary. Tours meet at the Gallery (Blue Door off the parking lot). For group tours and other times, contact Clay Art Center by email (mail@clayartcenter.org) or by phone: 914 937 2047.
Learn More
Gallery and The SHOP at CAC
Our gallery and shop are wonderful places to find inspiration and unique pieces of art for your home.
Visit our in-person and online shop to purchase handmade works by Clay Art Center artists, former artists-in-residence and invited regional and national makers. The shop has a variety of items including mugs and bowls to make meal time into a celebration, sculptural home accents to suit your individual style and gifts for weddings, birthdays and other celebrations.
Clay Art Center Gallery provides a platform for emerging and established artists to explore a wide range of topics that address materials, process and techniques, and to engage in a critical dialog through clay. Our commitment is to exhibit a wide variety of work representing diverse backgrounds, and to support our artist and student communities through gallery programming opportunities. View current and upcoming exhibitions on our website.
Gallery & Shop Hours (no appointment necessary):
Monday & Thursday- 10am - 2.30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday , Friday & Saturday - 10am - 5pm
Sunday closed
Find out more about our upcoming Exhibitions, Opening Receptions, Fundraising Events, Virtual Artists Talks, and Special Classes on our events page.
One-Time Classes for Adults & Families
Clay Art Center’s one-time classes are a great introduction to clay and a fun artsy outing. For the whole family try SATURDAY CLAY for ages 6+ where our instructors will lead you in a handbuilding themed project. Or plan a fun evening at FAMILY WHEEL NIGHT (Ages 9+) to learn how to use the potter's wheel. For adults try MAKER NIGHT, winner Best of Westchester for best artsy night out, as they walk you through how to throw on the potter's wheel. Learn More & Register. You must register in advance for these classes on our website.
Weekly & Special Topic Classes
Whether you are new to clay or an experienced potter, we have adult and youth handbuilding, sculpture and wheel throwing classes designed for you. We also have special topic classes to learn new techniques. Learn More.
Click HERE to take a virtual 360 tour of our classrooms, gallery & shop, artist spaces and kiln room.
Clay Art Center is closed for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day (January 17), Presidents Day (February 20), Memorial Day, Juneteenth (June 19 & 20), Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day (October 10), Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
Location
40 Beech Street • Port Chester, NY 10573
Parking
Parking is available in the municipal lot in front of the center. Three hour parking is in the center of the lot and to the right of the blue gallery door. Please be aware of signs for decal only parking. Additional parking is available on Beech Street and at Petco on Waterfront Place.
Contact Us
For other questions or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us:
Phone: (914) 937-2047
Email: mail@clayartcenter.org