Would you like to have custom ceramic centerpieces or guest favors at your upcoming wedding? Imagine how delighted a bride or a beloved friend will be with the gift of a custom stoneware vase or set of mugs in their favorite colors. Southern Arizona Clay Artists (SACA) is an organization of talented and creative ceramic clay artists who can create unique hand-made items in porcelain or stoneware, perfect for gift-giving. Support local artists by commissioning one-of-a-kind pieces that will be treasured for years to come. Pottery bowls for salad or soup, a set of dishes, serving pieces, candle holders, ring and jewelry holders, pet sculpture, yard art and more are all available from Tucson-based clay artists. Because of the wide variety of techniques and forms available in the clay arts, you are limited only by your imagination.
Take a look at the gallery of artists who will take commissions. Select the artists with work that speaks to you, Provide some basic information about what you want to commission, your budget and deadline and work directly with the artist to make your clay art idea a reality.
Commissioned clay pieces are a welcome and unique gift and the perfect decorative touch for your home, yard, or office. Commissioned works take from 6-12 weeks to complete, depending on the artist’s process,
In requesting a commission, please provide these 4 items:
- Your budget
- Links to inspirational works. Please note that an artist will not copy existing work, but indications of your preferences will be helpful.
- Time frame or your deadline for completion.
- A detailed description, such as an 8-piece set that includes a dinner plate, salad bowl and mugs or a vase that includes the bride and groom’s name and date of their wedding.
Suggestions for items you can commission:
- Plates, bowls, mugs, cups and saucers and other functional ware.
- Large platters, which are sometimes used to commemorate a special occasion like an anniversary or wedding.
- Memorialize a favorite pet with a wall piece or sculpture.
- Lamps, vases, and other decorative items.
- Yard art including totems and low voltage lighting.
- Urns for ashes
- Tiles, house numbers and custom mosaics
Below are artists interested in commissions and a description of the type of work they are interested in making and some photos of their artwork. Use the form at the bottom to contact the artists.
Legal Disclaimer
– SACA acts as a facilitator to forward commission requests that come in through our website. Artists and Requestors are solely responsible for all further communications, contracts, payments and disputes, and both requestor and SACA member responding to a commission request will hold SACA harmless for damages of any kind. Completing the request form confirms your agreement.
Artists accepting commissions
Elaine Walsh: A fabulous scultpure artist specializing in lifelike images. See more on instagram at @inghandle here
Mary Swallow: Can make planters, trinket dishes, and mugs. You can see more of her work at randomazpots.com or on Instagram at @randomazpots