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Community Guidelines Mudflat Pottery School Inc is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment free from discrimination and harassment for all participants, including students, faculty, studio artists, staff, board members, and the public. Mudflat leadership is committed to ensuring that the studio is a space where people of all identities and abilities feel respected and valued. It is expected that everyone at Mudflat will contribute to a culture in which all participants feel personally safe, listened to, valued, and treated with fairness and respect. We expect everyone to embrace these values and to express them in studio interactions and through everyday practice. Expected Behavior: Mudflat expects that all participants will: Be considerate and respectful to all in our community. Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, materials, and speech. Have respect for our facility and equipment; treat with care and clean up after yourself. Inappropriate Behaviors: Mudflat does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Discrimination: Treating a person differently from others based on age, race, ethnic identity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background, political affiliation, or religion. Harassment: Creating an environment that is hostile, intimidating, or abusive, through verbal or physical conduct, and that interferes with a person’s ability to participate in studio activities. Reporting & Consequences : If you experience discrimination or harassment, or feel uncomfortable, or notice that someone else is being discriminated against or harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the Mudflat staff immediately. We expect all individuals to uphold the Community Guidelines. If it is determined that a harmful incident has occurred, Mudflat may first seek a solution through conversation and possible accommodations based on the willingness of those involved. Mudflat may be obligated to investigate and take action against an offending individual, up to restricting participation at Mudflat, if their actions fail to respect these guidelines or devalue the teaching and learning experience for the larger community. Read more about Mudflat's mission & values here.

Scholarships Help Make Ceramic Arts Accessible to all At Mudflat, we believe financial barriers shouldn't stand between anyone and their creative potential. Since 1998, our scholarship funds have awarded $95,767 to 517 students—children, teens, and adults—ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, create, and grow through the ceramic arts. * If you are looking to apply for a scholarship, please visit our site here * Impact of Scholarships $158,170 Awarded since 1998 4 Different Scholarship Funds 752 Students Supported $11,525 Awarded in 2024 Help us award more Scholarships! Scholarships are funded by individual donations and Open Studio Pottery Raffle revenues. Every individual donation to our scholarship funds directly changes someone's life. Whether you give $25 or $2,500, you're helping someone discover their creativity, build new skills, and find community at Mudflat. Donate Scholarship Funds John McCooey Scholarship Fund Established 1998 Supporting adult students who need financial assistance for any adult class. This fund honors John McCooey, a devoted Mudflat student whose passion for ceramics inspired this legacy of making art accessible to all. Who it serves: Adults needing financial assistance Elee Koplow Scholarship Fund Established 2004 Helping children, teens, and families discover the joy of working with clay together. Created in memory of beloved Mudflat artist and teacher Elee Koplow, this fund ensures young people can explore their creativity regardless of family finances. Who it serves: Children, teens, and parent & child classes Ellen Schorr Scholarship Fund Established 2015 Honoring Mudflat's founder by supporting serious students pursuing deeper education in ceramic arts. Ellen Schorr's vision created Mudflat, and this fund continues her commitment to nurturing dedicated artists. Who it serves : Adult students seriously pursuing ceramic arts education Judith Fuchel-Mahler Scholarship Fund Established 2016 Empowering students exploring the sculptural side of ceramics. This fund celebrates Judith Fuchel-Mahler's artistic legacy by supporting those who want to develop their handbuilding and sculpture skills. Who it serves: Adult students studying handbuilding and sculpture

Meet the Team Mudflat Staff Lynn Gervens Executive Director Kate Kuligowski Marketing & Communications Director Jesse Dougherty Technical Assistant Tuds CTO- Chief Tweeting Operator Cary Atsalis Technical Director Gabrielle Fougere Administrative Assistant Bill Russell Facility Manager Jennifer DeAngelis Technical Director Kristie Simono Registration & Student Support Coordinator Tuttle CCO- Chief Chirping Operator Mudflat Gallery Staff: Elizabeth Baldwin Elizabeth Connolly Doug Hansel Lisa Knebel Toni Langerman Pamela Wickham Mudflat Community Faculty: Christine DeGennero Jeanne Garrison Sanem Gray Bob Herman Lisa Knebel Kate Kuligowski Toni Langerman Deb Minns Emily Newmann Amy Sullivan Jackie Zajac Mudflat Monitors: Gail Barry Lisa Kennedy Paul Salinas Maria Santos Stephanie Schorow Marsha Turin Sheryl Zelten Interns: 2024: Art Terek Carys Vaspol Henry Hoopes Mudflat Gas Kiln Firing Team: Maddie Ball Kevin Brown Jesse Dougherty Sanem Gray Doug Hansel Toni Langerman Deb Minns David Moulton Michael Scanlon Judy Segal 2024-25 Technical Education Students Teddy Cleveland Jenn Brandao Lima Katherine McKie Kyle Strom

Upcoming Events at Mudflat No events at the moment October 3- November 2 2025 No Apologies Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 am - 8 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 10 am - 6 pm or by appointment. If the door is locked during these times, please ring the front doorbell. For purchase inquiries , please contact: Kate@mudflat.org Past Juried Exhibition- March/April 2025 The Mudflat Cup Show- 2025 Past Juried Exhibition- October 2024 Storytellers

Annual Reports Our impact, year by year Our annual reports showcase the impact of your support—from students served and scholarships awarded to artistic achievements and organizational growth. Explore our journey year by year and see how your support makes it all possible to continue building a thriving center or the ceramic arts. Thank you for being part of Mudflat's story! 2024 Annual Report Highlights Engagement Expansion Residencies Exhibitions Community Record-Breaking Engagement 3,531 total participants across all programs 1,158 adults enrolled in classes 513 adults enrolled in workshops 807 adults and children participated in community programs, field trips, and corporate workshops Residency Programs Hosted Robyn Gibson (Louisville, KY) for Artist of Color Summer Residency Welcomed Corran Shrimpton as 2024-25 Artist-in-Residence Continued 28-year tradition of year-long residencies Major Facility Expansion Completed renovation of new dedicated community classroom space (formerly Somerville Police Dept. lease) Full demolition and rebuild including new walls, floors, ceiling repairs, upgraded HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and fire safety systems Exhibitions Launched inaugural Mudflat Cup Show (annual national exhibition) juried by Martha Grover - 175 artists represented "Storytellers" national exhibition juried by Celia Feldberg - 90 pieces by 77 artists from across the US Hosted 6 total exhibitions throughout the year Community at Mudflat Served diverse community partners including Cambridge Health Alliance, Somerville Public Library, Team Brave at Shriners Hospital, and multiple schools and youth organizations Hosted 3 college interns: Jenn Lima (MassArt teaching internship), Henry Hoopes (Tufts/SMFA), and Carys Vaspol (RISD) Completed Tech Education Program with 4 students 2024 marked Mudflat's 53rd year serving the Greater Boston ceramic arts community Annual Reports Listed by Year Click the year to view the report 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015