Ceramics

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SAIC Giving Day 2025
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About SAIC Giving Day 2025 💚

The cost of raw materials and studio space can be a significant financial barrier to ceramics artists early on in their careers—which is why SAIC’s Ceramics department prioritizes providing students with access to materials at no cost, so they can give their undivided attention to improving their creative practice. This Giving Day, your support will offset the cost of these materials and help the Ceramics department provide students with the tools they need to create a substantial body of work during their time here, laying a foundation for artistic and professional growth.

Additionally, gifts to the SAIC Ceramics Department Fund support:

  • Equipping students with the resources and materials needed for the classroom
  • Expanding the department’s visiting artist program to include a wider range of artists across the country
  • Professional development opportunities for students to engage in the field of ceramics

SAIC’s Ceramics department is one of only a few programs in the country that focuses on experimental, contemporary ceramics, training students to draw on a wealth of traditional and innovative processes and technologies to create bold new work. Visit SAIC’s website to learn more about our Ceramics department.

Artwork: Brennan Brower (MDF 2021)

Updates 🥳
We did it!! 🥳🏆

We reached our goal of 300 donors this Giving Day AND unlocked $2,500 for SITE Galleries!

Together, we reached this goal! Your support made it happen—thank you!

466 days ago by Grace Anderson
Unlocked: $1,000 for internships!

Thanks to your generous support, we’ve met our goal for the Internship Fund Challenge. You’re helping open doors for emerging talent.

Let’s keep creating pathways for the next generation—every contribution makes a difference!

466 days ago by Grace Anderson
Arts Administration & Policy Challenge Complete! 🥳

We’re celebrating a big win—thanks to your incredible support, the Arts Administration & Policy Challenge is a success! Your generosity is shaping the future of the field.

But the work doesn’t stop here. Every contribution helps us reach our goal of 300 donors and empowers the next generation of arts leaders.

Join us in driving this momentum forward. Together, we can accomplish even more!

466 days ago by Grace Anderson
🌟 Painting & Drawing Challenge Complete!

We did it! Thanks to your generosity, the Painting & Drawing Challenge is complete. Your support has made this achievement possible!

But there’s still time to give to reach our goal of 300 donors. Let’s make today count and see what more we can achieve together!

466 days ago by Grace Anderson
Performance Challenge Complete! 🏆

Thanks to your amazing support, we’ve hit our goal for the Performance Challenge! This is a major achievement, and it’s all thanks to YOU.

But the journey isn’t over! Every gift still fuels our progress as we aim for 300 donors. Together, we can build on this energy and make an even bigger impact on the next generation of artists, designers, and scholars.

Let’s keep the momentum going—how far can we go today?

466 days ago by Grace Anderson
Don't miss out on an alum-designed postcard set!

This Giving Day, when you give $25 or more we'll send you a limited-edition alum-designed postcard set as a token of our appreciation! Don't miss out! 💚

466 days ago by Grace Anderson
🏅Ceramics Challenge Complete!🏅

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve completed the Ceramics Challenge! This is a huge milestone, and it’s all because of YOU.

But we're not done yet! Every gift still makes a difference as we work toward our goal of 300 donors. Together, we can keep the momentum going and create an even greater impact.

Let’s see how far we can go today! 

466 days ago by Grace Anderson
Today's the Day!

Today is Giving Day! 🎉 Join us for this global, 24-hour celebration of creativity, generosity, and community.

A gift today fuels the next generation of artists, designers, and scholars, helping them turn bold ideas into reality. Every donation counts and brings us closer to creating a brighter future.

Let’s do this, SAIC! 💙

466 days ago by Grace Anderson

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