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Direct link to the Potsketch 2026 Auction site: https://potsketch2026.givesmart.com/

 

POTSKETCH 2026 Preview Exhibition

March 20-April 4 at The Clay Studio of Missoula

Opening Reception: Friday, March 20, 5-7pm

First Friday Closing Reception: Friday, April 4, 5-8pm

 

Bid on silent auction items through our auction website starting March 20

Open to everyone! There is no fee to register and place a bid. Bidding will close Saturday, April 11

 

POTSKETCH Auction & Celebration

Saturday, April 11. Doors open at 5:30pm

University Center Ballroom, University of Montana

Dress Theme: Golden Age Hollywood

Enjoy live music, great company, food and beverages, and the opportunity to make final bids on Potsketches and one-of-a-kind ceramic works.

Silent Auction & online bidding will end in two sections - 7pm & 8pm MDT

Live Auction for event attendees begins at 7pm after welcoming remarks.

 

Proxy bidding option available for live auction items​ for those who cannot attend. Please contact our office for details

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TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING FEBRUARY 2!

Early bird pricing through March 11 - $95/person / Table of ten for $950

After March 11 - $115/person / Table of ten for $1150

 

Tickets can be purchased online https://potsketch2026.givesmart.com/ , by phone (406-543-0509), or in person at the Clay Studio of Missoula. 

 

Direct link to GiveSmart Auction Site - https://potsketch2026.givesmart.com/

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Potsketch History & What is a Potsketch?

 

POTSKETCH was started in 2004 by former Executive Director Jayson Lawfer who gave a blank square of paper and pencil to selected artists and prompted them to create an original drawing. The idea was simple - all artists were given the same tools and prompt for creating work and  all "Potsketches" would have the same opening bid amount, regardless of which artist created the work. Most artists did simply sketch a pot, while others used the format to include other materials and media in their small scale creations.

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Potsketch has become a critical annual fundraising event and the outstanding success of Potsketch in the past has allowed us to maintain the Clay Studio’s commitment to providing affordable ceramics classes and studio access for local artists and artists-in-residence. On average about 80 artists are invited annually to create a Potsketch, and we now include other silent auction ceramic works in addition to a live auction.