ACS So Cal Clay Festival & Marketplace
May 1st - 3rd, 2026
Keep an eye open for next year’s dates!
Our annual fundraiser brings together our vibrant community of ceramic artists to share their work at the beautiful Los Angeles County Arboretum.
To make things easier for everyone, we have moved our registration and payments entirely online. We are no longer accepting paper forms or checks by mail. All information and payments are now collected through our website.
Early-bird registration is NOW OPEN! Register today! All ceramic artists are welcome!
We will have a waiting list if space is sold out.
Information
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All ceramic artists, potters & clay artists! This event is open to ACS So Cal Members and non-members.
ACS So Cal Clay Festival & Marketplace features ceramic artists, potters and clay artists from across Southern California. Visitors to the LA Arboretum look forward to this event every year! It is a great opportunity for artists to meet each other, the guests, and sell your work. Your work must be at least 75% clay.
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The Arboretum - Ayres Hall
The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
301 North Baldwin Avenue.
Arcadia, CA 91007The Arboretum is located in the city of Arcadia, just east of Pasadena and across the street from Santa Anita Park. It’s easy to reach by car or public transportation. Free Onsite Parking.
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Load In & Set Up
Friday, May 1st
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Festival & Marketplace (open to the public - free with admission to the Arboretum)
Saturday, May 2nd & Sunday, May 3rd
9:00 AM – 5 PMBreakdown, Load Out & Clean-up
Sunday, May 3rd
5 PM - 6:30 PM -
There are no registration or application fees! Registration closes on 4/24.
Commission
A total of 25% is retained (15% for the Arboretum and 10% for administrative/credit card fees)
Table/Booth Fees
10% Early-Bird Discount until March 31st!$50 - One 8’ table
If you reserve one table, there will be a designated space near your table for your sales and item wrapping surface.
$100 - 10ft x 10ft space with two to three 8’ tables
If you want to have sales space with a friend, please indicate on your registration with whom you are sharing.
Chairs are provided
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Your ceramic art! All work must be at least 75% clay.
Please note: No outside live plants are allowed to be brought into any part of The Arboretum including Ayres Hall, however, cut flowers are allowed.
Display: Artists provide their own tablecloths (for 8-foot tables), display fixtures, signage, and extension cords.
Packaging: You are responsible for providing bags and wrapping materials to ensure your work travels home safely.
Staffing: Your table must be staffed by at least one person at all times during event hours.
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We provide the 8’ tables, chairs, a central checkout, postcards for marketing & volunteers for Load In/Set Up, Checkout, Breakdown/Set Up.
Payout: You will receive a check for your total sales (minus commission) via mail within 3 weeks of the show.
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To make shopping easy, we use a central checkout!
How it Works:
You write a receipt for your customer.
The customer takes the receipt to the central payment station.
Once they return with their paid receipt, you hand over their purchase.
Artist Payment: You will receive a check for your total sales (minus commission) via mail within 3 weeks of the show.
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Fun Festival Awards for First, Second & Third Place and Peoples’ Choice for those who wish to enter one of their pieces in the on site competition!
Enjoy live pottery demonstrations by our special guest artist Shannon Chang!
We celebrate our community by offering free raffle tickets to all guests! We raffle off beautiful ceramic pieces donated by our participating artists throughout the weekend.
Would you or someone you know like to volunteer at the Festival & Marketplace?
Receive either 1⁄2 sales table or students receive a 1 year student membership. Let us know if you’re interested!