Clay Shares
Invest in your community. Invest in the arts. Invest in yourself.
Invest in ICCGS
An investment opportunity with deductions and dividends from the ICCGS.
This is a unique opportunity for individuals in the community who want to invest in local and emerging artistic talent as well as support the programming and activities that The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio provides for the community. This investment produces a tangible return to the donor, as well as the conventional tax deduction.

Invest in ICCGS
$800 of each $1,000 share is tax-deductible.
$400 of each $500 donation is tax-deductible.
There is also the option to not take a “dividend” and have your entire donation will be tax-deductible. You will receive a letter acknowledging the value of your contribution for tax purposes.
$1,000 CLAYshare
You may choose one of the following opportunities for your dividend:
- A Custom Commissioned Artwork from one of our talented Resident Artists.
- A Private Evening at the Ceramics Center for you and up to 10 friends or employees. The evening, hosted by the Center’s Executive Director, includes wine, snacks and an activity of your choosing.
- 2 Free Passes for classes at the Ceramics Center or 6 Friday Night Out Passes at the Ceramics Center for you, your family and friends or your employees.
- Each CLAYShares at the $1,000 level automatically come with a complimentary membership to the Ceramics Center, giving you additional discounts on all of our great programming.


$500 CLAYshare
You may choose one of the following opportunities for your dividend:
- A Custom Commissioned Artwork from one of our talented Resident Artists.
- A Private Evening at the Ceramics Center for you and up to 5 friends or employees. The evening would include wine, snacks, and activity of your choosing.
- 7 Free Passes for Saturday Family Workshops at the Ceramics Center – or – 3 Friday Night Out Passes at the Ceramics Center for you, your family and friends or your employees.
“It’s all about the community!”