Washington Clay Arts Association has awarded grants to help foster equitability, innovation and ceramic community. These grants are unrestricted, and there are no conditions on how they are used by the recipients. These are not merit based awards, and are not based on artistic excellence. Washington Clay Art membership is open to all levels of interest and ability in clay.

2026 Grant Recipients: in 2026 Washington Clay Arts Association awarded $11,750 in grants across seven counties.

Robbie Donohue, Pierce County
Ashley Tiedeman, Pierce County
Alli Parrett, Snohomish County
Zinta Lucans, Whatcom County
Rebecca Stansbury, Kitsap County
Ivy Masse, King County
Craig Richmond, Kitsap County
Flipped Pot, Jessica St Louis, Pierce County
Si Adams, Skagit County
The Mud Room, Amanda Goodmanson, Chelan County

2025 Grant Recipients: In 2025, Washington Clay Arts awarded $10,500 in grants across seven counties.

Garima Tripathi
Iphis Aire
Finn Faydell Park
Lisa Soranaka
Krista Smith
Maia Erickson
The Refinery, Walla Walla
Starflower Studios, Bellingham
Community Clayworks, Wenatchee

2024 Grant Recipients: In 2024, Washington Clay Arts awarded $10,000 in grants across five counties.

Anika Major
Lynz Brightly
Rebecca Lynn Parker
Ali Holmes
Crista Ames
Saltstone Ceramics, King County
Gallery One, Kittitas County
Monarch Sculpture Park, Thurston County

Interested in applying for future grants? Important Dates for All Grants:
2026 grants will be announced in the Spring of 2026
July 1st - Applications Open / Deadline to become a Member
September 1st - Applications Close
Announcements - Early October

Non WCA Grants