ABOUT US

Carbondale Clay Center has been an important part of the Roaring Fork Valley and the field of ceramics since the Center's inception in 1997. Over the last 28 years, the Clay Center has played a pivotal role in our local art scene by offering a positive and supportive place to build community through artistic expression and arts education. Generous community support has allowed us to successfully sponsor ceramic classes, kids camps, gallery exhibitions, artist residencies, outreach programs, special events, and community parties.

 
 
 

Our Mission

Carbondale Clay Center exists to enrich lives through the ceramic arts.

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide a place where our communities come together to learn, explore, create, and appreciate quality ceramic arts.

Our Values

Community: Collaboration & social interaction
Respect: Commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to respectful communication with all.
Stewardship: Socially, financially, and environmentally responsible.
Learning Environment: For everyone, from the casually curious to the established artist.
Fun: Exciting and inspirational discovery with laughter in the studios.

 

 

CCC STAFF

Executive Director, Angela Bruno, portrait

Angela Bruno

Executive Director

director@carbondaleclay.org

Ashley Banegas portrait

Ashley Banegas

Strategic Planning & Project Management

campaign@carbondaleclay.org

Hannah Bare portrait

Hannah Bare

Marketing & Special Events Coordinator

marketing@carbondaleclay.org

Sara Ramirez-Lopez portrait

Sara Ramirez-Lopez

CCC Studio Assistant

Matthew Eames portrait

Matthew Eames

Operations Manager

studio@carbondaleclay.org

Soozie Lindbloom portrait

Soozie Lindbloom

Programs & Community Engagement Manager

programs@carbondaleclay.org

Matt Johnson, Studio Manager, portrait

Matt Johnson

CCC Studio Manager

Molly Altman portrait

Molly Altman

CCC Artist in Residence

 

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The CCC Board. Photo by Andrew Denaro

 

Diane Kenney, Founding Director
Lori Dresner, Board Advisor
James Surls, Emeritus Board Member

Paul Mersky, President
Jeff DeBolt, Treasurer
Cate Tallmadge, Secretary

Ted A. Behar
Bert Furmansky, M.D.
Claire Green
Ann Harris, Ph.D. 
Sam Harvey
Susan Muenchen
Christie Helm
Susan Christman