WHO WE ARE TODAY

As of September 29, 2025 RVA Clay is chartered as a non-profit corporation under and by non-profit virtue of the laws of the State of Virginia, as contained in the General Statutes of Virginia  (Nonprofit Corporation Act).

The mission of RVA Clay is to promote the appreciation of and participation in ceramic arts through studio tours, gatherings, and public outreach.  To enhance the cultural and economic health of the region.  Building community through the ceramic art, RVA Clay continues to be a leading source of information, education, inspiration, and energy for clay artists and patrons.

RVA Clay operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and no earnings benefit private individuals. No part of the organization’s earnings shall be for the benefit of, or be distributed to the executive committee, members or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for the services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purpose of RVA Clay.

Our Values and Goals are:

·      To create an environment that inspires and enriches our diverse local/regional area clay community.

·      To foster creativity, economic vitality, and collaboration.

·      To increase public awareness and access to the diverse array of clay artisans, studios and galleries in the area.

.       To promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through clay

.       To create a strong and supportive community through gatherings, posting events, promoting each other's works, hosting workshops

.       To be positive, inclusive, open, and transparent

OUR NEEDS

We would love to have volunteers with a diverse range of talents and time to devote to next year’s tour and to establishing an organization. We are limited in funds and funding so any level of involvement will help us grow and establish.

We welcome contributors and sponsors that will help us maintain our mission and help our community grow.

If you would like to volunteer to serve on a committee or simply help with any aspect of growing our organization, please email us at rvaclay@gmail.com. Comments and suggestions are welcome also.