SACA Artists accepting Commissions

Southern Arizona Clay Artists is a group of  clay artists who work in stoneware, porcelain and other clays, creating functional and decorative work.  The artists on this page are open to accepting commissions, which are custom pieces created to your specifications.  

Custom clay pieces are a wonderful way to buy local and support artists in our community while creating something unique for yourself or a gift for someone else.  Commissioned work is the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift to celebrate an anniversary or birthday, welcome someone to a new home, provide favors for a wedding or a memorable wedding gift, commemorate an important life event like a graduation or promotion or to add a touch of handmade whimsy and elegance to a home or garden.   

Q: What can you commission?  

A: Clay is a versatile medium.  It can be functional, like tableware, vases or lamps, or decorative, in the form of garden décor, wall art or sculptures.  With commissioned work, you can select the colors and shapes you want – like an extra large popcorn bowl with your dad’s initials on it, made in his favorite shade of blue – or a vase for your mom, decorated with the sunflowers she loves.  You could commission sophisticated table decorations for a wedding or a set of beer mugs with images of javelinas on them for your favorite twenty-something nephew.  Use an app like Pinterest for inspiration to share with your commission request, but please understand that SACA artists will not directly copy the work of other artists.  

Q:  How does this work?

A:  Use the form below to describe what you want to commission in as much detail as you can. You can even attach photos or drawings.  Please remember to include the date when you’ll need the commissioned piece to be completed.  Browse the work of SACA artists on the commission page and select any artists with work you like.  Or, you can issue a general commission.  That way, all of the artists on the page accepting commissions will be contacted.  Artists who are interested in your request will respond directly to you.  From there, the concepts, design, price and other details will be worked out between you and the artist.  SACA is not involved in nor takes any responsibility for the commission process or arrangements made between you and the artist.

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Q:  What does this cost?

A:  Many times, the cost of a commissioned piece is less than something you would buy in a store.  The artist will do their best to accommodate your price range.   Remember, this piece will be distinctive and exceptional, created just for you.