APF Fundraiser

Pour some sugar on clay!

APF is Northern Clay Center’s annual fundraiser. All contributions, and NCC’s portion of the purchased work (crafted by the sweet and sensational 2025 APF artists), support NCC’s mission of advancing the ceramic arts for artists, learners, and the community through education, exhibitions, and grant programs. NCC is a nonprofit ceramic art center with a regional, national, and international presence. Whether you're a first-time student, a seasoned maker, a curious shopper, or a devoted collector, we hope you’ll join us for APF 2025! Come to learn, explore, indulge, and enjoy the delightfully candy-coated world of clay.

Support NCC

APF Fundraising Support Tiers

Support NCC by choosing one of our Fundraising Support Tiers. Each tier includes special perks during the American Pottery Festival as a thank-you for your generosity.

American Pottery Festival is NCC’s annual fundraiser. There are many ways to contribute throughout our APF weekend:

  • Purchase artwork

    Hundreds of pots by this year’s APF guest artists, as well as new work from the artists represented full-time in the sales gallery, will be available online starting on Saturday, September 6 at 10 AM CT.  NCC’s portion of each sale supports our mission- and values-driven work. In addition, APF artists have graciously donated a piece to NCC—100% of the sale of these special works adds to the success of the event.

    Shop APF Pottery 

  • Please consider a donation

    Support NCC with any size monetary gift, double it with your company’s matching contributions, or encourage a group of colleagues or friends to create a larger donation.

    Donate now 

  • Become a member

    Support the ceramic arts and your community by becoming an NCC member! Join or renew before the American Pottery Festival to enjoy special workshop pricing and early access to Opening Night tickets. For even greater impact, become a monthly sustaining member and help NCC build a stable, reliable source of funding year-round.

    Become a member 

  • Sponsorship

    We have many sponsorship opportunities available for individuals and businesses. Please consider a donation or underwriting the cost of:

    • Airline tickets or miles to support artist transportation to the festival

    • Education honorariums for artists offering demonstrations and workshops

    • Food and beverage donations for the weekend

    • Printing costs

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