About RVA Clay
ABOUT RVA CLAY
The mission of RVA Clay is to promote the appreciation of, and participation in, ceramic arts through studio tours, gatherings, and public outreach and to enhance the cultural and economic health of the region.
Building community through the ceramic art, RVA Clay continues to be a leading source of information, education, inspiration, and energy for clay artists and patrons.
As of November 2025, RVA Clay is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. RVA Clay was chartered as a nonprofit corporation under the Commonwealth of Virginia in September 2025.
VALUES AND GOALS
To create an environment that inspires and enriches our diverse local/regional area clay community
To foster creativity, economic vitality, and collaboration
To increase public awareness and access to the diverse array of clay artisans, studios and galleries in the area
To promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through clay
To create a strong and supportive community through gatherings, posting events, promoting each other's works, hosting workshops
To be positive, inclusive, open, and transparent
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GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
To read our bylaws, click here.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Keira Maiden, Chairman
Kay Franz, Vice Chairman
Fred Gregory, Secretary
Robin Cage, Treasurer
Virginia Cassanova, Membership
Larry Eason
Peggy Wood
Aruna Kale
Scott Campbell
Susan Gaible
Gracie Peck
