2014 Annual Report
TABLE of CONTENTS
Mesage From Our President And Board Chair
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Fired up at 40
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Exhibition Schedule
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Resident Artist Program
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Guest Artist Program
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Work Exchange
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Associates
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Members
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The Bertram Horowitz Society
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Donors
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Young Supporters
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PotLuxe
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Crafted Table
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Staff
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Gallery Talks and Jurors
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Financials
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT This year marked two very important milestones for The Clay Studio. 2014 marked our 40th Anniversary as an organization and the 20th Anniversary of our award-winning Claymobile™ Outreach program. These milestones are only possible when generations of people share their passion for creativity – and they turn that passion into action! With such a deep history and an ever-widening audience to serve, we celebrated the year by presenting high quality youth education, scholarly lectures, special guest veteran artists, clay wheel battles, a Mud Ball dance event, signature parties, and, of course, excellent art! We look forward to expanding our reach and celebrating 40 more years with friends, artists, students, collectors, supporters, and everyone who wishes to have a creative experience! Thank you to the dedicated staff, passionate board, talented artists, and committed supporters! - Christopher R. Taylor President
Philadelphia City Councilman Mark Squilla with Clay Studio President Christopher Taylor
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A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR This year, I attended the collectors’ tour during the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference in Milwaukee. At every turn, in every conversation, and at every event, I was reminded exactly how important The Clay Studio is to the field of ceramics. In November, many of us traveled to New York to attend the American Craft Council (ACC) ceremony of the Award of Distinction, which was presented to The Clay Studio for 40 years of service to the field. Once again, I was reminded of the respect and prestige that The Clay Studio holds in a larger craft community. It is an honor to serve as the Chair of the Board and to work with such a dedicated collection of staff, board, artists, teachers, and supporters. - James G. Fulton Board Chair
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FIRED UP at FORTY Presented by The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Former Director Amy Sarner Williams, Vice President Jennifer Martin, Founder Ken Vavrek
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2014 marked The Clay Studio’s 40th anniversary, and to celebrate, we hosted a 40-hour marathon of events on May 9th and 10th. The weekend celebration featured a variety of free activities and events that encouraged friends, neighbors and the general public to experience all The Clay Studio has to offer. The celebration kicked off with a live Raku pottery firing on our premises. That same morning, coffee drinkers in Center City Philadelphia were unwitting participants in the Guerrilla Mug Assault, in which paper coffee cups were traded for handmade mugs. Later in the day, guest participated in a happy hour silk screening workshop and the evening was capped off with a Claymation viewing party. During the overnight hours we hosted war veterans and ceramicists Ehren Tool and Jesse Albrecht through the exhibition Occupation, where onlookers interacted with Tool and Albrecht as they transformed 1,000 pounds of clay into hundreds of military-themed crocks and cups in The Clay Studio’s public gallery space and storefront window. Guests were invited to personalize the crocks with glaze or create their own cups with stamps and glaze. We were proud to have this project included in the PBS documentary Craft in America. Saturday was kicked off with Sunrise Yoga along with a coffee hour and studio tours. The afternoon was filled with events for the entire family including wheel battles, clay instrument making and jam session, and an ice cream social and bowl decorating.
Students from E.M. Stanton wheel throwing during our 40 hour event
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The marathon of events was capped off with Fired Up at Forty: A Celebration, a fundraiser and cocktail party in support of The Clay Studio’s education programs. This event was held at American Street Show Rooms and welcomed over 200 guests as part of the celebration. Alumni and members of The Clay Studio Board were honored at this event. The Hero’s award was presented to Linda Levin Silverberg on behalf of her father, arts lover and philanthropist Harry Caplen. In 1989, Mr. Caplen believed in The Clay Studio’s mission enough to allow the Studio to move into our current property in Old City and maintain an incredibly low rent, enabling us to grow and flourish as an arts organization and ultimately give back to the community through our programming. The Clay Studio has named the award the Harry Caplen Hero Award for future recipients who have shown excellence toward The Clay Studio and its mission.
Fired Up at Forty events
2013-2014 Exhibition Schedule The Clay Studio’s Gallery and Exhibitions Program are essential to our artistic vision. We seek to support and promote both talented emerging artists and mid-to-late career professionals, while fostering innovation in the ceramic arts and honoring clay’s traditional roots.
Artist Jesse Albrecht working during the exhibition Occupation/War Crocks
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David Eichelberger: a way of doing things Birdie Boone: New Work Yoko Sekino-Bove: Finding Songs Marge Brown Kalodner Graduate Student Exhibition Hello Goodbye: Resident Artist Focus Ryan Kelly: Collectibles Animal Instincts Fauna: Adelaide Paul and Linda Cordell Shoko Teruyama: New Work Jenny Mendes: New Work Gifted: Our Annual Holiday Show A Juried Show of Ornaments Sandy Simon: Green on Red Claymobile Creations 2014 Hold Me: Cups Made by Us Our Community IV: The Clay Studio Community Kevin Snipes: New Work Matt Ziemke: Adrift Anders Ruhwald: Almost Everything The Clay Studio National Joan Bruneau: Season of Marvels The Clay Studio: 40 Years Small Favors IX Occupation / War Crocks: Ehren Tool and Jesse Albrecht
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Artist Ehren Tool working during the exhibition Occupation/ War Crocks
Resident Artist Program
The Resident Artist Program invites talented ceramic artists to immerse themselves in creative growth and professional development. The program affords 12 artists the necessary time, resources, and mentorship at the often-pivotal time between academia and the life of a working artist. The Clay Studio provides each artist with subsidized studio space, opportunities to show their work in The Clay Studio’s shop and gallery, teaching opportunities, and an expansive network of artists and art appreciators. Once juried in through a highly selective process, residents are invited to remain in the program for up to five years.
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Artwork by Resident Artist Peter Morgan
Laura Ashley Rebecca Chappell Benjamin Fiess Chase Folsom Michael Fujita Brian Giniewski Hiroe Hanazono Ahrong Kim Lauren Mabry Jordan McDonald Mimi McPartlan Julie Moon Peter Morgan Joanna Pike Jinsoo Song Kensuke Yamada Matthew Ziemke
Guest Artist Program The Guest Artist-in-Residence program invites ceramic artists from around the world to The Clay Studio for short-term residencies. The Guest Artist-in-Residence works alongside our Resident Artists and Associates, providing an exceptional opportunity for cultural and artistic interconnectivity.
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Guest artist Ann Van Hoey
Ann Van Hoey, Belgium Monika Kaden, U.S./Germany Ryan Kelly, U.S. Clare McComish, Northern Ireland Monika Patuszynska, Poland Christina Pitsch, U.S. Paul Scott, UK
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Work Exchange The Work Exchange Program at The Clay Studio provides young artists with an intensely focused, self-directed technical educational study for a period of up to two years. In exchange for access to a shared studio space, affordable materials, firings, and professional feedback, these important volunteers each provide 40 hours per month of support in the Studio school, gallery, retail shop, and Claymobile program. This program provides an invaluable opportunity for young artists to experience first hand the life of working artists, arts administrators, and arts educators. Ian Anderson Joe Bartram Bridget Binns Shane Buckley Eduardo Cacho Tina Cheung Dominique Ellis McLean Favre Betsy Foster Alysia Grummert Jessica Hans Shannon Henry Kathryn Hooven
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Meghan Kunz Nate Mell Carolyn Mote William Newman-Wise Yinka Orafidiya Michael Pace Richard Pastor Rachel Pearlman Melissa Rogers John Souter Duc Tang Grace Tessein Margo Jones
Work Exchange Rachel Pearlman assists a student
Associates The Associate Program at The Clay Studio serves up to 40 artists on a non-juried basis who seek the time, space, and tools to deepen their ceramic arts practice. These individuals are highly committed to expanding their skills and developing their own artistic voices. In exchange for a low monthly rent, The Clay Studio provides a communal workspace, technical facilities, and individual storage, as well as artistic guidance and professional development opportunities. The program reflects a vast aesthetic range of artists and serves everyone, from abstract sculptors to functional potters. Claire Abribat Julie Ahn Stephen Aleckna Lydia Bankes David Basedow Lynne M. Berman Tracy Buchanan Monika Burke Michael Clemmons Ben Cornell Nadine Cottle Lillian Ding Lynne M. Dorman Domenic Frunzi Victoria Gold Rose Hausman Cheryl Hendershott
Monika Kaden Katharine Kent Elaine Kelly Carol Klein Brenda K. Levin Richard D. Levy Diane M. Marimow Zhanna Martin Carol Maxwell Melanie Mayerson Elizabeth W. McLaughlin David McMahon Jill Ross Meltzer Charles Morris John Mullin Alison Mustokoff Kathryn E. Narrow
Robert M. Parsky Meg Perine Judy Pote Marjorie Robbins Anne Rothman Susan J. Shubert Myra Bellin Silverstein Carole Sivin Larry Spitz Barbara Toole Carol Ventura David Walters Deborah A. WeinstockMcCurdy Sandra M. Williams
Associate Kathryn Narrow and former Board Member Kim Armstrong
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Members Clay Studio members make an investment in The Clay Studio’s educational mission, artistic excellence, and vibrant community with their annual membership contribution. In appreciation of their support, members enjoy exciting opportunities to engage with the Studio’s diverse community and enrich their everyday lives with the hand made. Each membership gift directly supports The Clay Studio’s artistic and educational programs, including the professional development of artists in the Resident Artist Program, thought-provoking and innovative gallery exhibitions, and affordable and accessible arts education for Philadelphia’s underserved communities.
Angela Clark, former Resident Artist Candy Coated, and Founder Ken Vaureck
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Collector Ilene Fine Nancy H. Fullam Michael Lukasek Jay Pomerance Dean David Spong David Van Ness Taylor
Benefactor Edward T. Anderson Linda Jacobsen John Levitties Jessica Ng Sylvia and Norman Salvat Victoria Schonfeld Stanley H. Shapiro and Esther P. Glick Ruth and Rick Snyderman
Friend Janice Merendino and Don Wilson Dorothy L. Roschen * Marilyn Simon David and Wendy Sumida
Dual/Family Marta and Robert Adelson Henric Adey Sarah Archer Anthony Arechavala Judith Axelrod Elizabeth Borland Jeannette Boulind Edward W. Boyd Martha Candielo and Peter Gold Jordan Cassway Bruce P. Chamberlin * Suki Che
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Amina Cohen Linda Cordell Elaine T. Daniels * Jamie L. DeAngelis Susan Anderson Denenberg * Alexandra Edsall Juliet Englander Brenda M. Erickson Brandi Evans and Shaka Johnson Marita Fitzpatrick Anna Forrester Drs. Barbara and Leonard Frank Edward Greves Kavita Gupta Collette Hain Tina Harralson Daphne Hawkins-Parker Mark Hollin Lynne and Harold Honickman Emma and Nate Irvin Debra Jih Leah Kaplan Alyson Kessler Debra Kimmelman Timothy Knight Zita O’Reilly Kreindler Nancy and Dr. Rafael Levites Carl F. Livingston Jennifer D. Martin * Tom McCobb * Bruce and Sharon McCullough Elizabeth McLaughlin * Chris Meck Pninah and Mark Miller Heidi Oakley Richard Oelschlaeger Kate Peck Meg Perine * and Gregory Seaberg
Sustaining Jennifer Philburn and Levy Valverdi Sandi Pierantozzi * Phoebe Qi and Jeff Saven Norma Rentas Lucy Rhame Karen Rile Jekaterina Rimska Mary Robertson and Lance Winn Laura Rosenbaum Louise M. Rosenfield Michael and Karen Rotenberg Anne Rothman * Shelly Ruderman Meg Saligman Bridget and Mark Schneider Pamela Seida Joanna Settle Keli Siegel Sandy and Barton M. Silverman June Smith Jerome and Ruth Soloman Bernard G. and Arlene Soloman Megan Elizabeth Stover Susan Strassberg * Marc and Chrissey Tebbens Kenneth and Mary T. Vavrek* David Walters * and Edith Newhall Mercedes Weathers John R. Williams III * and Michelle Miller * Elizabeth and Tim Williams Paula * and Robert Winokur * David Witz Ruth Yaskin and Ernie May Laura Zarett Jennifer Zwilling
Sally and Morris A. Barron Jennifer Brinton Robkin Kenny Delio Andrew Diamond Jim Franzen Richard Jolly and Charles Ingersol Babette Josephs Carol Koemeter-Cox Rachel Laibson Adam Ledford Brian and Joanna Linton Maxine Manges James Martin Renee Melvin Charles R. McDonald Lindsay and Vlad Ratushny Mary Roehm Rogie Bender Rome Patricia E. Rosenblatt Susan J. Shubert * Mary Tobin Michael and Mari Veneziano Bob and Sharon Wenger
Individual Claire Abribat Temmy Acton Bobbie Adams Julianne Ahn Stephen Ryan Aleckna Charlotte Alexander Madeline Allen-Sandoz Linda Anastasio Lois G. Anderson Ian Thomas Anderson * Tracy Anderson Frances Arnold
*Denotes Artist Member
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Corey Arrick Laura Ashley Livio Azzoni * Posey Bacopoulos * David Badgley Joanna Balcerek Jaime Ball Lydia Bankes * Jamie Banks Michele Barcalow Jeffrey Barnet Susan Barrett David Basedow * Agnieshka Baumritter Christine Becer Sylvia Beck Mikal Bencze * Jason Besecker Scott Biales Bridget Binns Josie Bockelman * Lydia Bond Tiffany Bradley Justine Brechue Jennifer Breithaupt Mary Brennan Jessica Joyce Brown Claudia Brown Kenneth W. Brown Todd Brown Maureen Brown Lisa M. Brown Nicholas Brown Margaret Browne Tracy Buchanon Maria Budnikova Noelle Burgoyne Monika Burke * Romy Burkus
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Paula Butler Elizabeth Byrne Jessica Cahail Kristin Caldwell Gwendolyn Carry Louise W. Carter Jacqueline Cassidy Ann X. Chahbandour Rebecca Chappell * Carolynn Chesney Deborah Cho Jeanine A. Ciach Jimmy Clark Bernie Cleff * Michael Clemmons * Michelle T. Cohen Mariel Colella Anne Coleman Lisa Conn Michael Cook Abbi Cook Elisabeth Coon Dan Cooperman Graham Copeland Ben Cornell Nadine Cottle Patrick Coughlin Lori Currall Diana Dahl Andrew Dahlgren * Marie Dailey-Smith Talia de Lone Aracelis Decacho Mia DeCrescenzo * Amy DeLeo Marla Diamond Lillian Ding Megan Donaghy
Olga Dongil Elise Dorr-dorynek Alisha Dubb Emily Dubulbeiss Caitlin Dunston Dominique Ellis * Carmella Bruno Elmer Jane Epstein Carmen Farrow Janet Felton * Benjamin Fiess Lauren Fine Stephanie Fine Stephanie Fiumara Jonelle Flood Chase Folsom Betsy Foster * Estelle Freeman Sheri Frost Michael Fujita Julia Gavin Brenden Gerber Kay Gering * Meredith R. Gibson Brian Giniewski Senay Girma Elissa Glassgold Lisa Goetz * Victoria Gold * Richard Goldberg Judith K. Golden * Madge Goldman Libby J. Goldstein * Cathy Goodwin Jennifer Grobelny Rebecca Gruliow * Zane Haider Carol Hammarberg
Erin Hammond Hiroe Hanazono * Jessica Hans Andrea LK Hansen Judy Haraburda Teri Hardgrove Natalia K. Harris Nina Harris Rose G. Hausman * Lana Heckendorn Daniel Heider Cheryl Hendershott TJ Henderson Shannon Henry Jennifer Hensell Amanda Hiban Alex Hibbitt * Giselle Hicks Marlene Hingstman Christine Hinski Rachael Hoffman Daphne T. Holzman Kristin Horst Marsha Hurst Kimberly Inglot Elaine Ingulli * Liz Jarvis Adam Jenkins Claudette Johnson * Jennifer Johnson * Debbie Juergens Jeanne June-Mayer Julie Jung Patricia Kaciuba Jeff Kahn Alexander Kanevsky Young Ae Kang * Jane Kelly
*Denotes Artist Member
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Elaine Kelly Katharine Kent Joy Kern Diane Kerr Rob Ketell Ahrong Kim * Jihye Kim Victoria Kinzig Lorinda Kirk Sandi Kirschner Jennifer Kobrin Kris J. Kolo * Olga Korytko Jonathan Kowit Heather Kozuba Alexandra Krantzler Rosario * and Michael J. Kukla Billy Chi-hing Kwan Robert Lafleche Ileana Lafontaine Josh Landow Martin Langer Kate Leshko Pam Lethbridge * and Ted Simon Catherine Liebman Jenny Lin Rosemary Livingston Carla Lombardi Cynthia Lombardo Margaret Lonzetta Roxanne Lyst Zoey Ma Lauren Mabry Danielle Maese Sumi Maeshima * Ania Manicka Margaret Manzer Stefanie Maratea Diane M. Marimow
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Maria Marks Louise S. Marshall Meridith Marshall Charlotte Marshall Linda Marshall Zhanna Martin * Charlotte Lindley Martin Janet Martin-Aylam * David Mather Kyle Anne Mattmuller Carol Maxwell Melanie Mayerson * Kyrie McColgan Terrilyn McCormick John McCullough Jordan McDonald * Richard McFetridge Peter McGuinness David McMahon Mimi McPartlan Nahline Mecum Nate Mell Jennie Melroy Jill Meltzer * Dan Molyneux Julie Moon * Ashley Moran Sharon Moreland-Sender Dawn Morell Michael Morgan * Peter Morgan * Erin Morris Charles Morris * Paul H. Mosher * Susan Muller John Mullin Lauren Murphy Alison Mustokoff * Melissa Mytty
Lisa M. Naples * Kathryn E. Narrow * William Newman-Wise * Hillary Nicholson Kazue Nomoto Michele Norton Koz Noruzi * Marie Nowak * Dayna O’Leary-Becker Ellen Odenath Amy Olson Peter Olson * Yinka Orafidiya Jill Ott Michael Pace Lynn Paige * Rebecca Paini Katherine Palozola Jignasha Pandya Erica Parrish Robert M. Parsky * Elizabeth Parzych Kim Paschen Adelaide Paul * Michael Paz Kathryn Pearcy Rachel Pearlman * Kim Petrella Brooke Judith Petry Bobby Pierson Joanna Pike Courtney Pistilli Avis Pitkow Larissa Polejaev Sharon Pollack Mathilde Poussin Jennifer Preston Patricia A. Proniewski Mary Ann Quattrone
Lisa Rabinowitz Ana Radonjic * Mary Pat Reiter Ingrid Renard Vincent Renou * Kate Riccardi Lydia Richardson Marlene Rigby Dennis Ritter Marjorie Robbins * Melissa Rodgers * Dorothy L. Roschen * Maxine Rosen Ellyn Rosenfield Judith Rosenthal * Scott Rosenthal * Danielle Rosenthal Brooke Rothman Hope Rovelto Linda Ruggiero Tom Rupnicki Janet Samuel * Harold Sarvetnick Jennifer Sato Dorothy Saxe Suzanne Schecter Phyllis Schnell Lauren Schoonover Bonnie Schorske Ellen Schraeder * Margo Schreiber * Randy Jill Schwartz Gregory Seaney-Ariano Jared Seletsky Jennie Shanker * Mindy Silver Xiuli Sim Andrew Simmons * Terri Simon
*Denotes Artist Member
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Irene S. Sinclair Carole Sivin * Stan Slotter Victoria Smith Betsy M. Smith * Charles Smith Jinsoo Song * Shawn S. Spangler Vivienne Spector Denise Stephens Jennifer E. Stern Mark J. Stern Bernadette Stillo * Kelley Stone Traci Stortz Louise Strawbridge Janet Street * Ursula Stuby * Brett Sturm Salwa Sulieman Nora Sullivan Jenny Sunwoo Maury Superfine Becky Suss Keith Swift Robin Switzenbaum Duc Tang * Judith Tannenbaum * Jacob Till Brenda Tingstrom Amita Tiyaboonchai Stephanie Tobler Viola Toner Sophie Toolanen Barbara Toole Jenna Tripke Jennifer Tsui Leah Sheeley Vare Carol Ventura
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Dean Vilone Yana Vinogradov * Eva Vukich Patricia Wade * Barbara Waldman Sheila Walker Tyler Wallace Martha Walton Hong-Ling Wee * David Wei Matt Weinberg Neil Weinberg Deborah A. Weinstock McCurdy * Corey Weiser-Vahey * Judith Weisman Jonathan Weissman Veronica Wentz Joan Weymouth Maria Wible Michael Wierski Karen Willems Sandra M. Williams * Rebecca Windmueller Catherine Winn Catherine Wrede Kensuke Yamada * Mariko Yasuoka Christine Yeung Patricia Young Barbara Zalkind Lu Zheng Siying Zhou Matthew Ziemke Senior Megan Barker Betsy Beaugard Arlene L. Borow Sandra Bressler Fran Crum Patricia A. Davis
Stephen Dittmann Jay Guben Neil Hazinski Rose Heim Kate Hochner Rosario * and Michael J. Kukla Timothy J. LaBorie * Nancy Liebas Carl Norden Katheryn J. O’Connell Joleen Petroski Dale Shuffler Myrca Bellin Sylverstein * Theresa Smith Constance Spiegle * Catherine V. Stoudt Brendelle E. Walden Jane Washington
*Denotes Artist Member
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The Bertram Horowitz Society The Bertram Horowitz Society is a group of The Clay Studio’s most dedicated and visionary donors. Their commitment and passion for the ceramic arts and art education enables The Clay Studio to fulfill its mission of making the ceramic arts accessible, while providing the highest level of artistic and educational programming in service to the region and arts community globally. Named in honor of a true champion of The Clay Studio, Bertram Horowitz was a Philadelphia lawyer, insurance professional, and civic activist whose dedication and support allowed The Clay Studio to continue to thrive after a devastating fire in 1980 nearly ruined the organization. Members of the Horowitz Society, just like Bertram Horowitz, represent the spirit of service, dedication, and growth.
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Horowitz Society Members Eric Rymshaw, Sis Grenald, and Judy Pote
Photographer John Carlano and Horowitz Society member Sybille Zeldin
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Protector Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Michael Forman and Jennifer Rice Franz J. Rabauer and Brian Daggett Etta Winigrad *
Champion Marie H. and Joseph M. Field James G. Fulton, Jr. and Eric B. Rymshaw Marge Brown Kalodner and Philip P. Kalodner Gilbert and Rebecca Kerlin Timothy W. and Alexandra Levin Margot B. Palley and Jeffrey Bladen Martin Zeldin and Karen Rosner Sybille Zeldin * and Bill Brinkman
Guardian
Leslie and Vaughn Graves Nancy and Ronald Hays Lorraine Hilleman Kim and Adam Kamens Elisabeth and Michael E. Kalogris Harvey and Virginia Kimmel Richard D. * and Dale Levy Mark Lueders Leslie and David Matthews Richard G. Phillips Franz and Sigrid Rabauer Claire Shenk Rodgers * and John Rodgers Howard Ross and Susan Hollenstein Steven Roth Stacey Leigh Spector and Ira Brind Lawrence Spitz * and Carol Klein * Christopher R. Taylor Marianne Tebbens * Amy Sarner Williams * and David Williams
Brian Bernhardt Kathie Regan Dalzell * and Stewart Dalzell Ann and Timothy Duffield Sarah Bryan Fask and David Fask Barbara Horowitz Dr. Lawrence A. Hough and Regina Stine Nicholas Kripal * Heeseung Lee * and Aaron Ashley Ashley R. Lomery and Kevin J. Lisewski Therese M. Obringer Judy Pote * Rachael Ross * Arnold M. Weiss
Hero Lynne M. * and Peter Berman Lynne M. Dorman and Robert Reisley Lynn and Harry Fryckberg Jeff A. Goldstein and Jen L. MacNeill Marc and Diane Grainer
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Donors
Donors Norman Cohn, Suzanne Cohn, and Brian Daggett
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Foundations The William Penn Foundation Windgate Charitable Foundation John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Zeldin Family Foundation Robert H. and Janet S. Fleisher Foundation Connelly Foundation Independence Foundation The Philadelphia Foundation Samuel S. Fels Fund HASTAC Digital Media and Learning Competition Elsie Lee Garthwaite Memorial Foundation Rosenlund Family Foundation The Samuel and Julie Palley Memorial Fund
PECO Energy Company Kissler Tiffany Benefits Current Designs, Inc. D3 Development Kinder Morgan Foundation Littler Mendelson, P.C. Philadelphia Pet Hotel & Villas American Clay Company (AMACO) E.B. O’Reilly
In Kind Canary Promotions The Ceramic Shop Morgan Lewis Bockius, LLP Standard Ceramics
C. Eugene Ireland Foundation Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation Harbourton Foundation The Christopher Ludwick Foundation The Hollenstein Ross Family Foundation RJ Foundation GE Foundation Union Benevolent Foundation Wallace Foundation Rodgers Family Fund
Government
Corporate
Henric Adey Stewart Anmuth Kim Armstrong Carolyn Asbury and Arthur K. Asbury Lesly Attarian Judith and Arthur Axelrod Mary Jane Barrett Stephen and Suzanne Beletz Mikal Bencze
Citizens Bank Corporate Foundation NBC 10 Philadelphia Inquirer Lincoln Financial Foundation
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Pennsylvania Council on the Arts National Endowment for the Arts Philadelphia Culture Fund Philadelphia Department of Human Services
Individual Donors
Lynne M. and Dr. Peter H. Berman (just updated title) Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Gwen Borowsky and David Camp Edward Boyd Wendy and Mort Branzburg Andrea and Louis Broad Jeffrey Brown and Kim Frank Sean Buffington Diane Burko Paula Butler John Caulfield Ann X. and Beck Chahbandour Bruce P. Chamberlin Rebecca Chappell Norman and Suzanne Cohn Lisa Conn William and Jane Daggett Liz Dailey Patricia A. Daly (just updated name) Kathie Regan Dalzell and Stewart Dalzell Christine De Bonis and Kevin Foley Mia DeCrescenzo Rita and Joseph DeStefano Joseph and Theresa Dowd Lynne M. Dorman and Robert Reisley Ann and Timothy Duffield Helen and Leonard Evelev Sarah Bryan Fask and David Fask Marie H. and Joseph M. Field Ilene Fine Phyllis Fink Judith Finkel Steven Ford Nancy Fullam Michael Forman and Jennifer Rice Lynn and Harry Fryckberg James G. Fulton, Jr. and Eric B. Rymshaw
Bernardo Garcia Jean Gendron Bunny Glick and Stanley Shapiro Victoria Gold Judith and Joel Golden Marc Grainer Leslie and Vaughn Graves Elizabeth and Raymond Grenald Hiroe Hanazono F. Claire Hankenson Brian Harding Karen Harmelin-Tropea Susan Harries Nancy Scheller Hays and Robert Hays Tyler Hays Lorraine Hilleman Bud Hirsch Clara and Bentley Hollander Mark Hollin Lynne and Harold Honickman Marjorie and Jeffrey Honickman Barbara Horowitz Dr. Lawrence A. Hough and Regina Stine Lucie Hughes Judith Hyman Jennifer Johnson and Benjamin Dugan Marge Brown Kalodner and Philip Kalodner Elisabeth and Michael Kalogris Kim and Adam Kamens Brian Kappra Kate Karatas Thomas Keebler Elizabeth Anne Kendall Gilbert and Rebecca Kerlin Joy Kern Jared Kerr Marnie and Alec Kerr Kirk Kirkpatrick
Top: Linda Levin Silverberg, Board Members Kim Kamens and Therese Obringer Bottom: Board Member Karen Harmelin-Tropea, Horowitz Society Member Franz Rabauer and Craig Tropea
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Nicholas Kripal Scott and Danielle Kulicke Roger LaMay Mildred Lane-Berg Judy and Mickey Langsfeld Albert and Tina LeCoff Heeseung Lee and Aaron Ashley Seth and Ellyn Lehr Brenda K. Levin Vicki and Don Levinson Richard and Dale Levy Allen Liss Ashley R. Lomery and Kevin J. Lisewski Ami Lonner Mark Lueders Michael Lukasek Diane and William Marimow Jennifer and Joann Martin Zhanna Martin Marian McGee Elizabeth W. McLaughlin Mimi McPartlan Janice Merendino and Don Wilson The Estate of Ellen Cole Miller Peter Morgan Sara and Bill Morgan Charles Morris and Margo Sklar Lauren Murphy Alison Mustokoff Anne O’Donnell Nancy C. O’Meara Therese Obringer Shawn and Lori Orenstein Margot B. Palley and Jeffrey Bladen Adelaide Paul Arnold B. Peinardo, III Meg Perine and Gregory Seaberg Judy Pote Ruth Perlmutter Franz J. Rabauer and Brian Daggett Jay and Amy Regan Sheri and Ken Resnik Claire Shenk Rodgers and John Rodgers Janet Rolnick Ellyn Rosenfeld Louise and David Rosenfield Franklin Rodgers Howard Ross and Susan Hollenstein Rachael Ross
Steven Roth Anne Rothman and Mark Hollin Bernard N. Rothman Tom Rupnicki David M. Sachs Sylvia and Norman Salvat Anthony Santora Doug Schaller Karyn Scher Susan and Steven Shubert Barbara Silver Linda Levin Silverberg Myra Bellin Silverstein and Ira Silverstein Maria Siskin Stewart Smith Victoria Smith Sara Kay Smullens Ruth and Rick Snyderman Jeffrey Spahn Miriam S. Spector Stacey Leigh Spector and Ira Brind Lawrence Spitz and Carol Klein Dean Spong James Stewart Matthew and Kate Stewart Traci Stortz Audrey Claire Taichman Judith Tannenbaum David Van Ness Taylor Marianne Tebbens Marc and Chrissey Tebbens RJ Thornburg Barbara & Robert Tiffany Kenneth Vavrek Carol Ventura Arnold M. Weiss Lisa Wershaw & Steven Engelmyer Lewis Wexler Amy Sarner Williams and David Williams John R. Williams, III and Michelle Miller Nancy Williams Frank and Rebecca Wilson John Wind Paula Winokur Etta Z. Winigrad Martin Zeldin and Karen Rosner Sybille Zeldin and Bill Brinkman Siying Zhou
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Young Supporters The Young Supporters of The Clay Studio are a group of young professionals dedicated to supporting and enhancing the ceramic arts for a new generation. The group was created as an answer to The Clay Studio’s desire to engage a new audience in the ceramic arts. Young Supporters are artists, students, art lovers, and first-time collectors. Through a series of events held throughout the year, Young Supporters engage with ceramic art and the functional use of handcrafted objects while raising funds for The Clay Studio. Henric Adey Sarah Archer Michele Barcalow Christine Becer Jake Becker Mikal Bencze Scott Biales Sandra Bressler Gwendolyn Carry Kristin Caldwell Ann Chahbandour Alexander Conner and Christopher Carchidi Patrick Coughlin Mia DeCrescenzo Brandi Evans Dominique Ellis Sarah Bryan Fask Meredith Gibson Hiroe Hanazono Daphne Hawkins-Parker Daniel Heider TJ Henderson Jennifer Hensell
Dr. Lawrence Hough and Regina Stine Emma and Nate Irvin Heeseung Lee Ashley Lomery and Kevin Lisewski Jennifer and Joann Martin Zhanna Martin Richard McFetridge Michelle Miller and John R. Williams Lauren Murphy Elizabeth Parzych Adelaide Paul Meg Perine Lindsay and Vlad Ratushny Rachael Ross (Chair) Hope Rovelto Greg Seaberg Victoria Smith Traci Stortz Marc and Chrissey Tebbens Sophie Toolanen Yana Vinogradov David Wei Neil Weinberg Maria Wible
Michelle Williams, Carrie Sobkow, and Resident Artist Julie Moon
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Pot Luxe Trois Collectors, foodies, and friends all gathered at the home of Norman and Suzanne Cohn on October 14, 2013 for an evening of fine art, food, wine, and conversation in honor of long time supporters of The Clay Studio, Franz Rabauer and Brian Daggett. Franz served on The Clay Studio’s Board of Directors from 2009 through 2014. Before finishing his term, he served as Vice Chair of the Board and Chair of the Special Events Committee. Pot Luxe is an event that combines a gourmet culinary experience with an exceptional collection of art. The proceeds from the event benefit the Studio’s artistic and educational programming.
Attendees:
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Stewart Anmuth Gwen Borowsky William O. and Jane B. Daggett Patricia A. Daly Kathie R. and Stewart Dalzell Rita and Joseph DeStefano Lynne M. Dorman Joseph and Theresa Dowd Helen Evelev Lynn and Harry Fryckberg James G. Fulton and Eric B. Rymshaw Lucie Hughes Judith Hyman Marge Brown and Philip P. Kalodner Kim Kamens Jared S. Kerr Brenda K. Levin Allen Liss
Diane M. Marimow Therese M. Obringer Shawn N. and Lori Orenstein Judy Pote Franz J. Rabauer Claire Shenk Rodgers and John Rodgers Lawrence Spitz and Carol Klein Andrea and James Stewart Marianne Tebbens Arnold M. Weiss Amy Sarner Williams Etta Z. Winigrad Sybille Zeldin and Bill Brinkman Martin Zeldin and Karen Rosner `
Crafted Table On February 27, 2014, Young Supporters of The Clay Studio presented The Crafted Table, an evening of craft food, craft drinks, and handmade ceramic tableware for Young Supporters, members, and friends of The Clay Studio. Chef Scott Schroeder of South Philadelphia Tap Room and American Sardine Bar prepared a multicourse dinner for nearly 30 guests, who dined on plates and bowls created by local and national ceramic artists. The event promoted the art of the handcrafted, and engaged a young adult audience in ceramic art and local food. Crafted Table was supported by South Philadelphia Tap Room, American Sardine Bar, Commonwealth Ciders, Wedge + Fig, and Moore Brothers. Attendees: Aaron Ashley Andrea Biondo Monika Burke Naomi Cleary Phil Charron Jane Dzierza Sarah Fask Renee Haggerty Kenneth Hartzell Heeseung Lee Evan Lerner Kevin Lisewski Ashley Lomery Mike Lukasek Jennifer Martin Joann Martin Lauren Murphy Shawn O’Connor
Rachael Ross Brooke Rothman Kresimir Starcevic Julie Szymczak David Witz Yana Vinogradov Franz Rabauer Brian Daggett Alison Mustokoff Matthew Mustokoff Susan Strossberg Billy Kwan Claire Rodgers John Rodgers Chris Taylor Garth Johnson Lesly Attarian Julie Shanahan
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Staff
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Board of Directors (Fiscal Year 2014) Therese M. Obringer, Chair James G. Fulton, Jr., Vice Chair, Marketing Committee Chair Arnold M. Weiss, Treasurer Kathie Regan Dalzell, Secretary Sarah Bryan Fask, Chair, Governance Committee Judy Pote, Chair, Education Committee Lynne M. Dorman Leslie Graves Dr. Lawrence Hough Marge Brown Kalodner Kim Kamens Nicholas Kripal Mark Lueders Lauren Mabry, Resident Artist Representative Margot B. Palley Susan Shubert, Associate Program Representative Marianne Tebbens
Dennis Ritter, Studio Technician Theo Uliano, Studio Technician
Consultants Thomas Mark Anthony, Zero Defect Design Susan Mahoney, Elite Business Professionals Thomas McCobb, Raven Technologies Canary Promotion and Design Will Webb, MacMedics Elizabeth Williams, Your Part Time Controller
Staff Christopher R. Taylor, President Jennifer Martin, Vice President Lesly Attarian, Director of Development Julia Erlichman, Director of Development Annette Monnier, Outreach Program Director Josie Bockelman, Director of Education Garth Johnson, Curator of Artistic Programs Naomi Cleary, Retail and Communications Manager Julie Shanahan, Development Coordinator Alicia Crosby, Outreach Coordinator Yvonne Lung, Outreach Coordinator Max Vasapoli, Communications and Design Coordinator Michelle Miller, Executive Assistant Jenna Savage, Executive Assistant Wynn Bauer, Gallery Assistant Dominique Ellis, Gallery Assistant Sarah Milinski, Gallery Assistant Grace Tessein, Gallery Assistant
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Teaching Artists Alicia Crosby Dorian Dean Michelle Ferraro Joseph Iacona Amber Johnston Adam Ledford Yvonne Lung Sarah Milinski Peter Morgan Johanna Roebas Robin Turnage Cris Varela Deb Williams Accra Zuberi Jill Allen Laura Ashley Rebecca Chappell Jimmy Clark Naomi Cleary Chad Curtis Lynne Dorman Dorian Dean Kenny Delio Lindsay Feuer Chase Folsom Ryan J. Greenheck Hiroe Hanazono Cheryl Hendershott Joseph Iacona Amber Johnston Ahrong Kim Jeff Klechner Adam Ledford Kevin Lehman Lauren Mabry Jordan McDonald Julie Moon Peter Morgan Melissa Mytty Kathryn Narrow Hope Rovelto Janice Strawder Munemitsu Taguchi Duc Tang
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Daniel Ricardo Teran Grace Tessein Theo Uliano Jennifer Wankoff Debbie Williams
Teaching Assistants Laura Ashley Bridget Binns Eduardo Cacho Tina Cheung Mia DeCrescenzo Aubrey Doherty Dominique Ellis Sara Gallo Bonnie Goldstein Katie Gray Jennifer Hall Jessica Hans Melanie Harper Shannon Henry Kathryn Hooven Kristin Horst Margo Jones William Judge Nadia Koltsoon Meghan Kunz Josh Landow Roberta Massuch Meredith McAndrew Jordan McDonald Julie Moon William Newman-Wise Rachel Pearlman Yinka Orafidiya Rachael Patterson Rachel Pearlman Meg Perine DeJeonge Reese John Souter Duc Tang Grace Tessein Robin Williams-Turnage
Interns Maddie Allen-Sandoz Eduardo Cacho Holiday Campanella Tina Cheung Mia DeCrescenzo Aubrey Doherty Jennifer Dwyer Noah Elbahtimy Aileen Fuller Katie Gray Katlyn Greth Melanie Harper Kristin Horst Margo Jones William Judge Josh Landow Michelle Loo Haley Lynch Melanie Mayerson Meredith McAndrew Richard Pastor Rachael Patterson DeJeonge Reese Melissa Rogers Carin Sankus Janet Samuel Jory Shareff Bruce Singer Abby Squire Eric Volpe Robin Williams-Turnage Marcus Zotter Kiara Nixon
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Gallery Talks and Jurors
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Gallery Talks: Laura Ashley Rebecca Chappell Chase Folsom Ann Van Hoey Monika Kaden Ryan Kelly Lauren Mabry Clare McComish Jordan McDonald Mimi Mcpartlan Julie Moon Peter Morgan Monika Patuszynska Joanna Pike Chrstina Pitsch Paul Scott Jinsoo Song Anders Ruhwald Matt Ziemke
Marge Brown Kalodner Graduate Student Exhibition Naomi Cleary Garth Johnson Marge Brown Kalodner
Small Favors and Clay National Garth Johnson
Jurors: Resident Artist Laura Ashley Rebecca Chappell Chase Folsom Michael Fujita Garth Johnson Ahrong Kim Lauren Mabry Jordan McDonald Mimi Mcpartlan Julie Moon Peter Morgan Joanna Pike Jinsoo Song
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Financials
Resident Artist Julie Moon “wheel battles� during our 40 hour event
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Fiscal Year 2013 $2,153
55%
21%
Total Revenue
Total Expenses
$1,479,374
$1,554,259
45%
13%
66%
Fiscal Year 2014 $1,618
$825,745
20%
Total Revenue
Total Expenses
$1,616,032
$1,603,880
$825,745
64%
13%
CONTRIBUTED
EARNED
INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS
PROGRAM
FUNDRAISING
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATION
Financial Activity FY 2013 FY 2014 % chg Unrestricted Activity Unrestricted Revenue Earned Program $658,196 $778,516 18% Non-program $8,804 $10,153 15% Total Earned $667,000 $788,669 18% Investments & transfers Realized gains/losses $0 $0 n/a Unrealized gains/losses $0 $0 n/a Interst & dividends $2,153 $1,618 -25% Transfers and reclassifications $0 $0 n/a Total investments & transfers $2,153 $1,618 -25% Contributed $810,221 $825,745 2% Total Unrestricted Revenue $1,479,374 $1,616,032 9% Expenses Program $1,020,540 $1,032,050 1% Fundraising $209,720 $239,797 14% General & administrative $323,999 $332,033 2% Total Expenses $1,554,259 $1,603,880 3% Net Unrestricted Activity ($74,885) $12,152 Net Total Activity ($373,350) $296,150
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As we celebrate important milestones, new visibility, prestigious awards, and our service to the community, we are also facing a significant challenge. In January of 2019, The Clay Studio will be without a home. Many of us are working on identifying a new space and thinking about the expense of such an endeavor. We need each person who reads this message to dig deep and commit to keeping The Clay Studio functioning for years to come. Achieving 40 years took vision, tenacity, and passionate service from hundreds of people just like you. We hope that you will make a personal commitment today to help ensure a bright future for The Clay Studio.
Students Participating in free instrument making workshop
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The Clay Studio is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Exhibitions are supported in part by the William Penn Foundation, the Philadelphia Foundation, the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, and the Independence Foundation. The Clay Studio receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.