Join The Bertram Horowitz Society
The Clay Studio has created the Bertram Horowitz Society to recognize individuals who make significant annual gifts and provide opportunities for them to meet with other like-minded friends, with the Studio’s Resident Artists and Staff leaders, and with other prominent artists. The exceptional generosity of these donors gives The Clay Studio the resources to achieve the highest level of artistic and educational quality possible. Specifically, the donations received from Horowitz Society members allow the Studio to continue its work in shaping the future of ceramics through:
- Classes and Workshops for all levels
- World Class Exhibitions in three new gallery spaces
- Artist Residencies with a focus on emerging talent
- Innovative Outreach Programs serving all ages
The Horowitz Society is named in honor of a great man who rescued The Clay Studio in 1980 after a devastating fire. Good fortune and destiny brought Bert Horowitz to us as our insurance adjuster, but Bert’s love of art and concern for artists bereft of their studios led him to focus his indefatigable energy to rebuild the Studio from those ashes. Through his support and leadership The Clay Studio found a new facility, hired its first paid director and established a community-based Board of Directors. Bert became the first Board President, engaged his friends and associates in our mission, and nurtured us back to health. The Clay Studio community is forever indebted to him, and he will always be our hero.
As a Horowitz Society member, you too can become our hero, having accepted a significant role in ensuring The Clay Studio’s ongoing success. Horowitz Society membership begins with an annual donation of $1000 or more. But it is not just that: it is a dedicated group of ceramic art lovers meeting in social settings with each other, with the Studio’s Resident Artists and Staff leaders, and with other prominent artists. Continued fellowship in the Society will bring you not only all the benefits of advanced membership in our organization, but also the ability to meet with other like-minded friends and engage with each other for exciting artist salons, outings and tours - all with the excellent help of the Studio’s dedicated staff. Those of you who have been involved in the Studio’s efforts in the past know how exciting it is to share the Studio’s success with such wonderful people. Please join these ceramic lovers and "heroes" in our new Society. We look forward to meeting with new and old friends to keep Bert Horowitz's efforts alive and well.
Facts about the Bertram Horowitz Society
- Individuals (or families) who contribute $1,000 or more in annual giving to The Clay Studio are recognized by membership into the Horowitz Society for one year, and membership is renewable annually. Members who join in 2007 are considered Charter Members of the Society.
- Current “Patron” level members ($1,000 and above) are automatically enrolled as Charter Members in the Horowitz Society.
- Membership in the Horowitz Society includes two members of the same family; single individuals may bring a guest to all Horowitz Society events.
- The Independence Foundation has pledged to match increases in gifts from current donors. Increasing your gift will have double the impact.
- If you are a member at another level, increasing your gift to $1,000 will make you a Charter Member of the Horowitz Society while ALSO doubling the impact of your increased gift.
- If your employer has a matching-gifts program and will match your contribution to The Clay Studio, we will gladly credit their match toward your Horowitz Society membership.
- You may be able to direct your gift toward a particular program or area of interest. (Please contact Executive Director Amy Sarner Williams at 215-925-3453 x12 or amy@theclaystudio.org to discuss this option.
Bertram Horowitz Society Membership Levels
The Clay Studio values Horowitz Society members and recognizes you accordingly. Members receive a range of benefits carefully designed to bring you closer to The Clay Studio’s work and deepen your appreciation of the role your support plays in the Studio’s success. Membership in any of the Horowitz Society levels below includes two members of the same family; single individuals may bring a guest to Horowitz Society events.
Hero ($1,000-$2,499)
- Attend an annual event at the home of a private collector, exclusively for Horowitz Society members
- Attend special advance previews to selected exhibitions
- Attend one Artist salon annually which will focus on select Clay Studio Resident Artists. In an intimate setting conducive to open communication, artists will share their artistic vision and influences.
- Receive a 10% discount on all purchases from The Clay Studio’s Galleries and Shop (not including Auctions, Limited/Special Editions or “Small Favors”)
- Receive a $100 gift certificate to use in the Studio’s Gallery or Shop
- See your name listed as a Horowitz Society member in all Clay Studio newsletters
- Receive an artwork by a Clay Studio Resident Artist
Guardian ($2,500-$4,999)
All the benefits listed above plus…- Attend a second exclusive event annually at a private collection
- Attend two additional intimate Artist salons annually
Champion ($5,000-$9,999)
All the benefits listed above plus…- Sponsor an exhibition from the Studio’s annual exhibition calendar. As a sponsor, you will be acknowledged in signage during the exhibition and on the invitation. You will also have use of the gallery space for a private reception for your friends and associates during the run of the exhibition. Sponsors may choose their exhibition (pending availability).
- Receive a 12.5% discount on all purchases from The Clay Studio’s Galleries and Shop (not including Auctions, Limited/Special Editions or “Small Favors”)
Protector ($10,000 and above)
All the benefits listed above plus…- Attend an intimate dinner prepared by the Artistic Director at his home with select Clay Studio Resident Artists
- Receive free invitations to select tours and events offered by the Studio
We invite you to become a Charter Member of the Bertram Horowitz Society at The Clay Studio. By joining you will have a significant role in helping the Studio shape the future of ceramics. To join the Society or for more information please contact Executive Director Amy Sarner Williams at 215-925-3453 x12 or amy@theclaystudio.org
