Artillery Ceramics is a Latinx-owned, AAPI/Queer-led community art space in the heart of the Mission’s Latino Cultural District, centered in three core values:

• We activate our connection with the Earth and preserve nature

• We connect to and honor our Indigenous Cultures

• We grow and empower our BIPOC Community through the arts

We believe that art is a vital catalyst for community building and creating social and environmental change. With your donation we can continue to offer the following programs:

• In-studio Workforce Development Program

• BIPOC Ceramics Apprenticeship in Traditional Clay Practices 

These new initiatives will complement our ongoing programs: 

• Financial Aid for Ceramics Classes and Membership

• Free Community Ceramics Classes and Engagements in response to current events

Workforce Development Program

Our Workforce Development Program for BIPOC artists and individuals from low-income backgrounds seeking to start a career in the arts. We will provide tailored mentorship, skill-building workshops, and resources to empower participants to pursue their artistic passions and thrive in a new career. We work on catalyzing personal growth and economic empowerment but also foster diversity and inclusion within the arts community, enriching our cultural landscape for future generations.

Apprenticeship

This summer, we're offering an apprenticeship to BIPOC artists eager to explore their heritage and express themselves through the medium of ceramics. We will provide education on traditional clay practices, such as foraging clay and wood-firing, promoting environmental concsiousness in the ceramics field.

Our Request & Sponsorship Levels

To ensure our Summer Programs' success and providing ongoing opportunities for aspiring BIPOC artists & uplifting traditional pottery, we need to secure at least $15,000 in funding by the end of June and $45,000 by August. 

June Goal = $15,000 

July Goal = $15,000 

August Goal = $15,000

ALL DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!

Your generous contribution will make a tangible difference in the lives of BIPOC artists and contribute to the enrichment of our community as a whole. By supporting our summer programs, you will play a vital role in providing opportunities for talented individuals to pursue their artistic passions and share their unique perspectives with the world through the lense of TRADITIONAL POTTERY. 

We've created different sponsorship levels, each named after plants to symbolize growth, resilience, and our work to connect to nature:

- **$500: Sage Sponsor**: Your donation will help provide materials and resources for one scholarship recipient.

- **$1,000: Cedar Sponsor**: Your contribution will support the development of our sustainable Ceramics curriculum and workshops for the planet and people. 

- **$5,000: Redwood Sponsor**: Your generosity will fund multiple scholarships and enable us to expand our program to reach more aspiring artists.

- **$10,000: Sequoia Sponsor**: As a major supporter of our program, you will have the opportunity to host a a private pottery experience led by our team.