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

Angela Bruno

Executive Director
director@carbondaleclay.org

Liza Sakamoto

Development Manager
liza@carbondaleclay.org

Ashley Hmielowski

Marketing & Special Events Coordinator
marketing@carbondaleclay.org

Sara Ramirez-Lopez

CCC Studio Technician

Matthew Eames

Operations Manager
studio@carbondaleclay.org

Soozie Lindbloom

Programs & Community Engagement Manager

programs@carbondaleclay.org

Ashley Banegas

Strategic Planning & Project Management
campaign@carbondaleclay.org

Thank you to Summers Moore for honoring CCC with these professional headshots.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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