As The Clay Studio's largest fundraiser of the year, Mud Ball drives our mission all year long. Every dollar raised makes it possible for us to provide scholarships, free exhibitions, community outreach, and life-changing opportunities for thousands of people to experience working with clay.

Ticketing information

VIP Ticket

5:30 to 11:00 PM

$250 per person includes early admission, champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres. Followed by a full evening of cocktails, light fare, dessert, and dancing.

Full Evening Ticket

6:15 to 11:00 PM

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

Dessert & Dancing Ticket

8:30 to 11:00 PM

$75 per person includes dessert, drinks, and dancing.

When

Saturday, September 26, 2026

5:30 – 11:00 PM

where

The Clay Studio

1425 N American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Silent Auction Artwork & Raffles will go live September 1, 2026

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 Sunday, September 27, 2027 at 12:00 PM EST. 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 auction.
• Shipping is NOT included in the winning bid.  Mystery Cups WILL NOT be shipped.
• 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.
   

The Clay Studio is deeply grateful to the artists, collectors, sponsors, patrons, volunteers, and donors whose generosity makes Mud Ball possible. Through their contributions of artwork, experiences, products, time, and financial support, they help create an unforgettable evening while ensuring that The Clay Studio can continue to fulfill its mission.

Together, you make it possible to provide scholarships, free exhibitions, artist residencies, and community programs that inspire creativity and connect thousands of people to creativity and clay each year.

Thank you for being part of our community and for your generous support.

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support with 2026 Mudball

The Kamens Family

Linda J. Jacobsen
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

All Kiln Services
Almanack Investments
The Ceramic Shop
Janie & Peter Gross
L&L Kilns
Michael Lukasek
Meridian Bank

EnRoute Marketing
Rago Auctions
Speedball
YPTC

Bee Bergvall & Co.
Art Center Canvas

12th Street Catering
21 Seeds
Hochstadter's Slow & Low
Philadelphia Distilling
Stateside Vodka

Printing Courtesy of Marathon Printing

 

By attending Mud Ball you are positively impacting the Philadelphia community:

• Providing support for 5,800+ under-resourced children and adults access to art making through Claymobile, our community engagement program

• Ensuring The Clay Studio exhibitions remain free and open to the public seven days a week

• Supporting artists through residencies to nurture the next generation of ceramic artists 

• Helping to provide $60,000 in adult & youth scholarships, removing financial barriers and ensuring equitable access to arts education.