Our Raffle Winners of 2025:
#200 Sips & Dips: 0129427
#201 Nitza Walesca Jewelry Set: 0103734
#202 Ani Kasten Cup: 0384355
#203 Not So Mysterious Cups: 0384191
#204 Fishtown Food Tour: 0129492
#205 Eric Pardue Vase: 0129353
#206 Fast Pass & Swag Bag: 0384445
#207 Bernadette Curran Cup Set: 0103986
#208 Bringing the Party Home: 0103981
#209 Night on town: 0103967
#210 Cliff lee lily Jar: 0384018
#211 the double scoop: 0103949
#212 Join Pickleball Nation: 0384063
#213 Bud Vase Pair: 0348434
#214 A Perfect Pairing: 0348257
#215 Penn Museum Tour: 0384347
#216 Paul Eshelman tea Set: 0384020
#217 indie Shelf beauty Products: 0351003
#218 Dinner & Dessert Gift Boxes: 0129135
Party with a Purpose
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The Silent Auction and Raffles with amazing art and inspiring experiences are open.

Thanks to the local, regional, and national ceramic artists and supporters who contributed to our auction and raffle. Because all items are generously donated, 100% of the winning bid price directly supports our purpose of engaging the public in creative experiences through clay.

Raffles begin at Item Number 200
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Once you have created an account, you'll be able to bid directly from your phone, tablet, or computer 24/7 while the auction is happening. You can even set automatic bidding or choose the "buy it now" feature for items you can't live without!
The auction closes September 20, 2025, at 10:30 pm
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Register in GiveSmart to Bid on Silent Auction Items and Purchase Raffle Tickets Remotely! The Silent Auction and Raffles with amazing art and inspiring experiences are open.
- All sales are final and all winning bids will be automatically billed when the auction closes on September 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM.
- Shipping and handling are not included in the winning bids or purchases.
- Winners and purchasers who request shipping will be contacted about shipping costs and billed separately.
- All items with alcohol must be picked up at The Clay Studio.
JOIN US FOR MUD BALL to PARTY WITH A PURPOSE!
September 20, 2025 from 5:30 to 11 pm at The Clay Studio
Mud Ball is a fabulous evening of FOOD, FRIENDS, and FUN!!
Enjoy entertainment all through the night
Dance under the stars to sounds of deejay John Velez on our roof deck
Relax in the pavilion with a live music performance
Bid on a stunning array of art and experiences from the silent auction, Mystery Cup Grab and raffle!
Fantastic cuisine from 12th Street Catering - including an open bar with signature cocktails
The Clay Studio is grateful to its community of artists, patrons, and donors who have generously contributed their time and talents to help ensure the success of this event. Their contributions are essential to the success of Mud Ball and to help us continue to fulfill our mission to support artists and community.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
It's a Mud Ball Mystery
Are you willing to take a chance? Just $25 solves the mystery!

All the mystery boxes contain beautiful vessels made by artists across The Clay Studio community. As always, we promise it is a vessel - usually a cup - that will hold liquid. You are, however, still taking a chance on exactly what is inside the small brown box.
BUY YOUR MYSTERY CUP
Get your cup TODAY to help keep our Claymobiles running, our wheels spinning, and our kilns firing for 35,000 people this year! Thank you for your support.
Shipping is NOT included with the Mystery Cup.
- Items can be packed and shipped for an additional cost.
- Items can be picked up at The Clay Studio for no additional cost on September 23, 2025
PARTY WITH A PURPOSE

When you buy tickets, raffles, auction items, and Mystery Cups you support thousands of children and adults at The Clay Studio and in the community - ALL YEAR LONG.
By attending Mud Ball YOU are positively impacting the Philadelphia community by
- Providing support for 5,800+ under-resourced children and adults access to art making through Claymobile, our community engagement program
- Ensuring The Clay Studio exhibitions remain free and open to the public seven days a week
- Supporting artists through residencies to nurture the next generation of ceramic artists
- Helping to provide $60,000 in adult & youth scholarships, removing financial barriers and ensuring equitable access to arts education.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about tickets, registering, or want to learn more about how to support The Clay Studio, please contact Tracy Segal, Director of Development at [email protected] or Chase Pendleton, Development Manager at [email protected].
Please contact Jennifer Zwilling, Curator & Director of Artistic Programs, at [email protected] with any questions regarding the artists or artwork.
Please note
- All sales are final and all winning bids will be automatically billed when the auction closes on September 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM.
- Shipping and handling are not included in the winning bids or purchases.
- Winners and purchasers who request shipping will be contacted about shipping costs and billed separately.
- All items with alcohol must be picked up at The Clay Studio.
CANNOT ATTEND IN PERSON?
Register in GiveSmart to Bid on Silent Auction Items and Purchase Raffle Tickets Remotely!

