Mission Statement
The Montana Clay Tour is a collective of Montana based ceramic artists committed to cultivating the
appreciation of contemporary ceramics through an annual open studio tour. The tour’s objective is to
showcase the talent and diversity of Montana’s ceramics community by inviting the public to engage
with the artist’s intimate studio setting, thereby creating meaningful connections and enriching
our communities.
appreciation of contemporary ceramics through an annual open studio tour. The tour’s objective is to
showcase the talent and diversity of Montana’s ceramics community by inviting the public to engage
with the artist’s intimate studio setting, thereby creating meaningful connections and enriching
our communities.
Our History
The Montana Clay Tour was established in 2016 when a group of Helena based ceramic artists
collaborated to form a studio tour that takes place in conjunction with the Archie Bray
Foundation’s annual fundraiser and Brickyard Bash. The two day tour takes place in late July
each year and consists of seven host studios. Each host invites additional artists from across
the state to show in their studio, allowing for a variety of work to be displayed at each site.
collaborated to form a studio tour that takes place in conjunction with the Archie Bray
Foundation’s annual fundraiser and Brickyard Bash. The two day tour takes place in late July
each year and consists of seven host studios. Each host invites additional artists from across
the state to show in their studio, allowing for a variety of work to be displayed at each site.
Who We Are
The Montana Clay Tour is a group of professional ceramic artists based in Helena, Montana. We
care deeply about beauty, craftsmanship, and the community we live in. This is our way of
sharing, educating about, and celebrating handmade ceramic arts while allowing a glimps into
our creative spaces and lifestyles.
care deeply about beauty, craftsmanship, and the community we live in. This is our way of
sharing, educating about, and celebrating handmade ceramic arts while allowing a glimps into
our creative spaces and lifestyles.