About Us

The Washington Clay Arts Association is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.

The WCA is an all-volunteer organization whose purpose is to connect clay artists across Washington state through a variety of educational, professional, and social events.

Opportunities for members include scholarships, juried exhibitions, special firings, studio visits, workshops and lectures, plus two much-anticipated yearly social gatherings, the Summer Social and Winter Social.

We feature our members and their work on the WCA website, newsletter, and social media. Stay in the loop by signing up for our monthly newsletter at the bottom of this page.

Mission

The WCA is open to all Washington ceramic artists, and dedicated to furthering awareness and appreciation of the clay arts.

We promote access to all types of ceramic arts, and the exchange of knowledge and skills between our members and with all ceramic artists.

We strive to be welcoming, equitable, and sustainable.

We encourage involvement and support of activities that focus on diversity and inclusion, and stand against hate in any form.

The WCA strives to be a welcoming, vibrant community; a trusted reference; and a resource for Washington clay artists.

History

Formed in 1983 as the Washington Potters Association (WPA), aiming to promote better communication for potters across the state, and renamed in 2008 to Washington Clay Arts Association (WCA).

Current Board of Directors

President - Laura Souyoultzis
Vice President - Thomas Kayser
Treasurer - Betsy Smith
Secretary - Tessa Hardin
Membership Coordinator - Kelly Shipp
Member at Large - Sarah Haven

Details about the Board of Directors and Past Presidents

Press

We were featured in the Pottery Making Illustrated May-June 2003 issue. The WPA (old acronym) and the Pacific Northwest pottery scene were the subject of two articles, and the Editor's Column.

For the WCA Bylaws, click here.