Membership
Join the Collective!

Kaabo Clay sustains itself through collective membership. Your involvement helps us exist. General membership is FREE and open to anyone identifying as a Black ceramicist regardless of skill level or educational background. If you have a login for this website, or a listing in our directory, you are a general member and there is nothing left for you to do.
Contributing members receive special access to Kaabo resources. Become a contributing member either through regular participation or financial donation.
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Kaabo Contributing Membership
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All perks of Kaabo General Membership plus:
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Eligibility for a complimentary NCECA pass
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Eligibility to apply for Kaabo's Annual Award
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Exclusive access to special events and workshops​
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Kaabo General Membership
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Free to all who identify as a Black ceramicist
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Free directory listing
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Free access to online forum
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Free access to general virtual events
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Free access to member content
How to Become a Contributing Member
Donation
The funds you donate are used for collective initiatives and operations. From local events to direct aid for members in need, these funds create a solid foundation for building Black clay community. You may change or cancel your donation at any time.
Monthly Membership
10$Every monthAfter twelve continuous months of membership, you will be granted Contributing Member Status.Valid for 12 monthsYearly Membership
100$ÂYou will immediately receive Contributing Member Status.Valid for 12 months
Can't Afford to Donate? Contribute by Being Involved.
You can obtain Contributing Member Status by acquiring at least 10 points annually through the following activities. Contributing Member Status begins on the date of the member's first contribution.
Forum Topic
+2 points
Start a new topic on the online forum and reply to two other threads.
An admin will automatically award points. If you feel your activity has been missed, please email kaaboclay@gmail.com.
Clay Friend Date
+5 points
Conduct a one-on-one with another Kaabo member by phone, video call, coffee date, studio visit, etc.
After you have met, all participants must email kaaboclay@gmail.com with their takeaways from the experience.
One-week Instagram Takeover
+5 points
Create at least three posts within one week. Can be photos or reels pertaining to your studio practice, your influences, Black ceramic histories, anything you want to share with the collective.
To start, email kaaboclay@gmail.com with which week you'd like to post, and the specific content and text you'd like to post. Posts must be approved before access is granted. After the week, an admin will award points.
Community Event
+10 points
Initiate and lead a virtual or in-person event for Black ceramicists. Kaabo Clay Collective admin will provide additional assistance after the event is proposed.
Email kaaboclay@gmail.com with your event proposal. Please provide as much detail as possible — purpose, date, time, location, materials, tech requirements, output, etc. — so we can have a short conversation about the event. Kaabo will provide access to our Google Meet account and can provide refreshments and materials for in-person events.