09/01/2026
Clay Art Center proudly announces its 70th Anniversary, marking seven decades of creativity, education, and community impact in the ceramic arts!
Founded in 1957 by visionary ceramic artists Katherine Choy and Henry Okamoto, Clay Art Center began as an artists’ collective built on bold ideas and radical inclusivity. Today, Clay Art Center stands as one of the nation’s most respected ceramic arts organizations, celebrating not only 70 years since its founding, but also 20 years as a nonprofit, a transformation that expanded its reach and deepened its mission. Clay Art Center’s 70th Anniversary is not only a celebration of the past — it is a testament to how Choy and Okamoto’s legacy lives on through every artist, student, and community member who walks through our doors.
Throughout 2027, Clay Art Center will present a series of exhibitions and events that illuminate our history, celebrate our community, and honor the artists who shaped our story, including:
-On Solid Ground: 70 Years of Clay Art Center — Featuring archival materials, historic works by Choy and Okamoto, and stories of the artists who built our legacy.
-Side By Side: Invitational Tile Exhibition — Showcasing over 150 artists nationwide that are part of the Clay Art Center community.
Access the full list of anniversary exhibitions and events, and learn more about our history and impact:https://www.clayartcenter.org/s/Clay-Art-Center_Celebrating-70-Years-of-Clay.pdf
Our Mission:
Clay Art Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing an inclusive space for learning, studio practice, exhibitions, personal growth, and professional development in ceramic arts. Located in the heart of Port Chester, NY, Clay Art Center offers classes, workshops, artist residencies, Community Arts programming, and gallery exhibitions year-round.
