Our Mission

The mission of the Silver City CLAY Festival is to establish a signature celebration of clay, to educate and build appreciation for clay and its many adaptations, to advance the craft and creativity of artists, and to promote the artisans and the communities of Silver City and New Mexico as a Clay Corridor, a vibrant intersection of indigenous clay cultures and current clay arts.

The festival intends to foster an entrepreneurial spirit that engages local businesses, artists, and the global community in a unified enthusiasm for clay leading to rural economic sustainability.