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POTSKETCH

A silent, online and live auction fundraiser to help sustain the Clay Studio of Missoula’s facilities and programs. Potsketch features drawings generously donated from local, national, and international artists, centerpieces by regional artists, and a live auction of incredible ceramic art works.

POTSKETCH

​SAVE THE DATE!!!​

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POTSKETCH 2026 GALA EVENT

Saturday, April 11, 5:30-9pm

Tickets sale date TBA early 2026

 

Visit our auction site to view Potsketch 2025 Auction Artworks:  https://potsketch2025.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.

Are you an artist who is interested in contributing work to future Potsketches?

We are always looking to expand our participating artist list. If you'd like to be considered to take part in contributing work for future Potsketch Auctions, please fill out this online form: https://theclaystudioofmissoula.app.neoncrm.com/forms/potsketch-interest-form

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