Support

Over the past 20 years as a non-profit organization, Clayworks has grown into Charlotte’s premier home for ceramic art and artists. With your support, we are now one of the largest ceramic arts educational organization in the country. Over the years, our community impact programs have reached thousands of underserved adults, children, and physically and developmentally challenged persons. More than a thousand individuals take our classes each year. We appreciate the generous support of our donors who allow us to continue fulfilling the vision of Clayworks in the studio and in the community.

Growth Priorities 

Clayworks plans to grow intentionally in the coming years as part of its “Double the Impact” campaign, using these guidelines and priorities:

  • Expand our offerings of low-cost and/or no-cost programming to engage a wider population, regardless of their ability to pay.

  • Build community and foster collaboration as a means of increasing our impact. Interactions with others of different backgrounds, interests, and skill levels create learning opportunities and an inclusive respectful environment for all.

  • Continue to manage our growth wisely to preserve our financial stability, ensuring long-term sustainability.

  • Value depth and richness of the Clayworks experience over quantitative growth.

Planned Giving

Contribute to Clayworks' future by planning for a special gift, such as a bequest in your will or a trust.  For more information about how to support Clayworks through planned giving, please call Adrienne Dellinger at 704-344-0795.

Double the Impact

Double the impact further extends the reach of our programming to more audiences of need, bringing our recognized healing power, enhanced mindfulness, and other positive impacts to participants.

Help Clayworks Double the Impact in Charlotte. Your contribution reacher people throughout our community and enriches:

• Economically disadvantaged children

• Seniors

• At-risk LGBTQ youth

• Developmentally disabled persons

Clayworks brings the magic of clay to people young and old in Charlotte through innovative community engagement programs, our mobile studio, classes for children and adults, studio space for professional ceramic artists, and exceptional teaching artists.

Double the Impact is a commitment to provide enhanced opportunities for learning, creativity, inspiration, and collaboration among ceramic artists, students, and community members.

Operating support comes from:

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Infusion Fund supporters:

Multimillion Dollar Commitment
City of Charlotte

$1.5 million and above
Bank of America
C.D. Spangler Foundation / National Gypsum Company
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Trane Technologies

$600,000 - $1 million
Albemarle Foundation
Atrium Health
Barings
Duke Energy
Honeywell
JELD-WEN, Inc.
LendingTree Foundation
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Novant Health
Red Ventures
Truist

$300,000-$600,000
Ally Financial
The Centene Charitable Foundation
Childress Klein Properties
Coca-Cola Consolidated
Deloitte
EY
The Gambrell Foundation
Moore & Van Allen
PwC
Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
Rodgers Builders
Wells Fargo

Up to $300,000
Fifth Third Bank
Foundation For The Carolinas
Deidre and Clay Grubb
Leslie and Michael Marsicano
Jane and Hugh McColl
Nucor Corporation
PNC Bank
Premier, Inc.
Jane and Nelson Schwab