Scenic City Clay Arts

reimagined

Creating a forever home for clay in Chattanooga

Scenic City Clay Arts is bursting at the seams. With sold-out classes and 300+ people on the waitlist, too many are missing out on the creative, healing power of clay.

We have the chance to purchase a 15,000 sq. ft. downtown home that will triple our space and expand access — securing the future of ceramics in Chattanooga.

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Building a Forever Home for Clay in Chattanooga

In 2026, Scenic City Clay Arts will move into a 15,000 sq. ft. downtown facility — a space designed to meet Chattanooga’s growing demand for creativity, healing, and connection through clay.

Over the past decade, SCCA has grown exponentially while our space has stayed the same. With 300+ people on the membership waitlist, full classes every session, and no room for expansion – we’ve reached our limit.

We’re under contract to purchase our permanent home — a studio focused on accessibility, sustainability, and community impact.

Through the SCCA Reimagined Campaign, we’re raising $1 million to complete our down payment, equip classrooms and member workspaces, and invest in the tools that will sustain our programs for generations. This is just the beginning of a larger $5 million vision to fully fund and pay off our building — ensuring financial stability and a secure home for Chattanooga’s clay community.

Our new facility will:

Triple studio space for members
Add classrooms for more wheel and handbuilding classes
Create a dedicated outreach and education studio
Expand equipment and workspaces
Include retail space for artist work
Offer outdoor space for markets and community events

This is more than a move — it’s a milestone. Together, we’re shaping the future of clay arts in Chattanooga.

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Growth that Shapes our Community

Since becoming a nonprofit in 2016, Scenic City Clay Arts has grown from a small shared studio with a handful of members into a thriving ceramics community with 313 active members, over 3,000 students served annually, and a membership waitlist exceeding 300 people. Demand for our programs and studio offerings has increased exponentially over the past five years, demonstrating just how deeply our community values creativity and connection through clay.

Our 15,000 sq. ft. permanent home will expand member capacity to 500, add 24/7 studio access, and make new programs possible like after-school classes, practice sessions, and resident artist opportunities. With three classrooms, a dedicated outreach studio, and more kiln and equipment space, SCCA will welcome over 6,000 students and visitors annually — growing access to creativity and community like never before.

The result? More opportunities for people of all ages to experience the joy, healing, and community that clay provides — and a stronger creative ecosystem in the heart of downtown Chattanooga.

By investing in this new home, we’re not just expanding a studio — we’re shaping a sustainable future for the arts and contributing to the continued cultural and economic vitality of our city.

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Giving Tiers

$250 | Friend

√ Recognition in annual report
√ Thank-you card from SCCA staff
√ 2 SCCA stickers
$500 | Advocate

√ All Friend benefits
√ Invitation to Ribbon Cutting ceremony
√ Recognition on digital donor wall in new studio
√ SCCA tote bag
$1000 | Champion

√ All Advocate benefits
√ Invitation to tour of new space
√ SCCA t-shirt
$2,500 | Builder

√ All Champion benefits
√ Invitation to VIP event at Grand Opening
√ Small Text Feature on Donor Recognition Wall
√ Annual impact report mailed to you
$5,000 | Visionary

√ All Builder benefits
√ Exclusive quarterly calls with Executive Director
√ Large Text Feature on Donor Recognition Wall
√ Name featured on our website
$10,000 | Founder's Circle

√ All Visionary benefits
√ Annual lunch with Executive Director
√ Recognition as Founding Member on Donor Recognition Wall
√ Custom commemorative item
$100 | Supporter

√ Recognition in annual report

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Other Ways to Give

Create a Lasting Legacy

Leave your mark through naming opportunities within our new space. From classrooms to kiln rooms, your generosity can shape a place where creativity, healing, and community will thrive for generations.

Explore naming opportunities
Multiply your Impact

Ask if your employer offers matching gifts to double or even triple your support. You can also explore stock gifts, donor-advised funds, or IRA rollovers to maximize your impact on our future.

Explore matching & planned giving