Feats of Clay

WHAT IS FEATS OF CLAY?

Where clay brings us together.

For nearly four decades, Feats of Clay has brought Central New York high school students together through the ceramic arts; competing, exhibitioning, connecting with working artists, and creatively collaborating.

1987

FOUNDED

30+

SCHOOLS

1000+

PARTICIPANTS

OUR MISSION

Connect. Create. Inspire.

We strive to build a thriving ceramic arts community that connects students, educators, artists, and organizations through shared opportunities for learning, mentorship, creativity, and lifelong engagement with the ceramic arts.

OUR VISION

A future shaped by clay.

We envision a vibrant ceramics community where every student can discover their creative potential, connect with mentors, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Through strong partnerships we will preserve and advance the rich tradition of ceramics for future generations.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Creativity

Encouraging experimentation, artistic expression, and personal growth.

Collaboration

Building partnerships that strengthen our regional arts community.

Community

Connecting students, educators, artists, and organizations.

Access

Making the ceramic arts welcoming and accessible to every student.

Mentorship

Creating meaningful learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

Legacy

Preserving the tradition of ceramics while shaping its future.

OUR SPONSORS

The investment of our sponsors and community partners helps provide student awards, educational programming, artist outreach, website resources, and opportunities that connect young artists with the people, places, and experiences that can shape their future.

Feats of Clay creates a bridge between K–12 education and the broader arts community. Many organizations fund student competitions. Far fewer create lasting connections that help students discover local artists, workshops, scholarships, college programs, museum opportunities, and careers in the arts.

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