CLAY LA Ceramic Marketplace at Craft Contemporary

Craft Contemporary opened CLAY LA 2026 on Friday, April 24, with a ticketed Preview Night that launched the museum’s ninth annual ceramic marketplace and fundraiser in Los Angeles. (craftcontemporary.org 1) (craftcontemporary.org 2) The event runs April 24 through April 26 at Craft Contemporary, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., with Preview Night priced at $20 for the public and $15 for members. (craftcontemporary.org 1) (craftcontemporary.org 2) The public market is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with $9 museum admission, and for Sunday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a pay-what-you-wish basis. (craftcontemporary.org) (pbssocal.org) Craft Contemporary says CLAY LA brings together emerging and established ceramic artists from across Los Angeles and serves as one of the museum’s signature fundraising events. (craftcontemporary.org) (beverlypress.com) This year’s roster lists more than 30 makers, including Angel Prudencio, Chunmei Ceramics, Greg Lowe Arts, People’s Pottery Project, Tierra del Sol and Yunting Ceramics. (craftcontemporary.org) (pbssocal.org) The museum says the weekend includes artist booths, music, food and drink vendors, and free drop-in air-dry clay activities from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. during the market. (craftcontemporary.org) (pbssocal.org) CLAY LA also includes an opportunity drawing built around selected pieces from participating artists. Preview Night ticket holders receive one entry, and additional entries are sold in person for $5. (craftcontemporary.org) (craftcontemporary.org) Craft Contemporary says winners will be contacted on April 29 and must pick up prizes at the museum in person rather than by shipment. (craftcontemporary.org) The museum links CLAY LA to its broader ceramics calendar, including workshops, sales and exhibitions, and says the event leads into its upcoming fourth clay biennial, “tierra.” (craftcontemporary.org) (craftcontemporary.org) For this weekend, the pitch is straightforward: buy directly from Los Angeles ceramic artists, support the museum, and catch the market before it closes Sunday afternoon. (craftcontemporary.org) (beverlypress.com)