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Every donation, regardless of the amount, is important in helping us reach our goal of $70,000. To-date, we have received a $20,000 Challenge Grant. Please partner with us to raise the remaining $50,000 cash match.
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"A gas kiln is the cornerstone of a successful ceramics program. Centrally located, clay artists throughout the Denver area will have fully equipped studios to expand their art options at the Art Students League of Denver."
--Peter Durst, Ceramics Artist and Faculty Member
Why a Gas Kiln?
The Art Students League of Denver currently offers electric kiln firings with the associated surface treatment, atmospheric, and temperature options. A gas kiln--which provides results that cannot be obtained using an electric kiln--is regarded as perhaps the most essential element in a significant ceramics program.
The addition of a gas kiln to our ceramics program will help position the Art Students League as a major resource for the local and regional ceramics community.
Why a Campaign?
After analyzing the issues of safety, access, and negative impact on our historic building, we concluded that a stand-alone building is required to house the new kiln.
We Need You
Our ceramics program opened in 2002 with generous community support. Today, over ten diverse studio classes are offered, serving over 1,000 adults and children each year.
The new gas kiln will encourage students to pursue innovation and experimentation through advanced firing techniques, and express themselves in form, content, size, surface, temperature, and atmosphere from small- to large-scale work.
