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.

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

Artist Trust
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