As our largest fundraiser of the year, the Mud Ball supports everything we do at The Clay Studio over the course of a year. This means keeping our Claymobile vans running, wheels in our classrooms turning, and kilns firing!

2024 has been a special year for The Clay Studio. We’ve spent the past nine months celebrating our 50th Anniversary with our community. With the upcoming Mud Ball celebration and fundraiser, we’re ready to look toward the future!

When

Saturday, September 21, 2024

6–11pm

where

The Clay Studio

1425 N American Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19122

Ticketing information

VIP ticket

5:30 to 11 pm

$500 for two includes early admission, champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres. Followed by a full evening of cocktails, light fare, dessert, dancing and a special gift

Full evening ticket

6:15 to 11 pm

$175 per person includes a full evening of cocktails, light fare, dessert, dancing, and a special gift

Dessert & dancing ticket

8:30 to 11 pm

$75 per person includes dessert, drinks, and dancing

Here’s how you can participate

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Mystery Cup Grab

Just $25 gets you a vessel made by one of the many talented artists in our community. Buy one to find out what treasure awaits! One lucky person will get a Sergei Isupov mug ($400 value)!

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Silent and Live Auctions

Join in our Silent and Live Auctions — whether you’re a dedicated collector or just starting out, you’re sure to fall in love with one of the artworks available. All pieces in the auction have been carefully curated by The Clay Studio team and generously donated by artists and collectors dedicated to our mission.

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Raffle

Looking for a gift? Want to treat yourself to something unique? Take a look at the wide selection of items in our Raffle!

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Eat, drink, and be merry!

Experience a fabulous evening of fantastic cuisine from Feast Your Eyes Catering. Live Entertainment all through the night and dancing under the stars to sounds of Deejay Howard on our roof deck! Or just relax in the pavilion lounge enjoying a live music performance. Lastly, bid on or buy a stunning array of art and experiences from the auction and raffle.

Questions?

If you have any questions about tickets, registration, or just want to learn more about how you can support The Clay Studio, please contact Tracy Segal at tracy@theclaystudio.org or Chase Pendleton at cpendleton@theclaystudio.org.

Please contact Jennifer Zwilling at jzwilling@theclaystudio.org with any questions regarding the art, artists, or remote live bidding.

Please note

All sales are final, and all winning bids will be automatically billed when the auction closes on September 21, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. Shipping and handling are not included in the winning bid or purchase. Winners and purchasers who request shipping will be provided the shipping cost and billed separately. All items with alcohol must be picked up at The Clay Studio.

Auction Reminders 

  • All winning bids are charged automatically at the end of the action.
  • Shipping is NOT included in the winning bid.
  • Items can be picked up at The Clay Studio for no additional cost.
  • Packing and shipping services are available (winner pays cost).
  • Packages with alcohol CANNOT be shipped.
     
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thank you to these sponsors for their generous support

Linda Jacobsen

All Kiln Services
Almanack Investment Partners
L&L Kilns
Michael Lukasek
Standard Clay Company
WSFS

The Ceramic Shop
Speedball
Your Part-Time Controller

Bee, Bergvail & Co.

Refreshments courtesy of

21 Seeds
Hochstadter’s Slow & Low
Feast Your Eyes

Printing courtesy of

M3 Printing

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Thank you so much for your support

Your gift makes a difference!

All donations are appreciated and go directly towards our Community Engagement programming.

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