New York, NY – The Museum of Ceramic Art, New York (MoCA/NY) is proud to announce its first-ever Online Charity Auction, taking place November 27 through December 6, 2025 on eBay. The auction will showcase more than 160 donated works by mid-career and established ceramic artists from across the globe, offering collectors and art lovers a rare opportunity to acquire significant works while directly supporting MoCA/NY’s mission to become the hub for ceramic arts in New York and beyond.
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This international auction will include works by some of the most respected artists in contemporary ceramics, including Claudia Alvarez, Adrian Arleo, Ralph Bacerra, Ron Baron, Hayne Bayless, Kate Blacklock, Robert Brady, Mark Burns, Linda Casbon, Adam Chau, Du Chau, Chotsani Elaine Dean, Gundi Dietz, Lynn Duryea, Ken Ferguson, Bean Finneran, Viola Frey, Nancy Gardner, Maria Geszler-Garzuly, Shamai Gibsh, John Gill, Arthur Gonzalez, Carol Gouthro, Michelle Gregor, Roberta Griffith, Gerit Grimm, Chris Gustin, Robert Harrison, Marian Heyerdahl, Shizue Imai, Ishiguro Koko, Jeff Kell, Margaret Keelan, Andrèa Keys Connell, Torbjorn Kvasbo, Marina Kuchinski, Pat Lay, Ole Lislerud, Christina Liu, Robbie Lobell, Beth Lo, Roberto Lugo, Xiaoping Luo, James Makins, Garrett Masterson, Beverly Mayeri, Alleghany Meadows, Lee Middleman, Bai Ming, Richard Milgrim, Brad Miller, Steven Montgomery, Janina Myronowa, Sana Musasama, Jolie Ngo, Matt Nolen, Danielle O’Malley, Stephanie Osser, Pekka Paikkari, Aysha Peltz, Paolo Porelli, Adams Puryear, Ron Rael and Virginia San Fratello, Jacquelyn Rice, Lisa Reinertson, Tricia Riske, John Rohlfing, Allan Rosenbaum, Martha Pachón Rodríguez, Rudy Staffel, Patricia Sannit, Jan Schachter, Jane Schellenbarger, Jeff Shapiro, Bruce M. Sherman, Anat Shiftan, Esther Shimazu, Jim Shrosbree, Linda Sikora, Michael Simon, Anne Smith, Sandy Simon, Nancy Selvin, Melissa Stern, Esther Stasse, Mic Stowell, Cheryl Tall, Toshiko Takaezu, Akio Takamori, Liyah Wan, Shalene Valenzuela, Estefania Valls Urquijo, Monica Van den Dool, Peter Voulkos, Kurt Weiser, Derek Weisberg, Neil Williams, Adil Writer, Ai Weiwei, Lydia C. Thompson, Ehren Tool, Jacqueline Tse, Marek Cecuła and Daga Kopała, Geert Lap, Patti Warashina, Gerry Wallace, and Arnie Zimmerman.
All proceeds from the auction will benefit MoCA/NY (www.moca-ny.org), a nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and advancing ceramic art. Since its founding in 2023, MoCA/NY has worked to position itself as a central resource for ceramic artists, scholars, collectors, and the general public, fostering dialogue through initiatives such as the Ceramic World Destinations map, the Explore Blog, and ongoing artist collaborations. Funds raised will support MoCA/NY’s exhibitions, educational programs, and global network-building efforts.
“Ceramic art has always bridged tradition and innovation, and this auction reflects that breadth,” said Dr. Judith Schwartz, founder and President of MoCA/NY. “We are honored by the generosity of these extraordinary artists and collectors. Their contributions not only celebrate the vibrancy of the field but also help MoCA/NY grow as a hub for clay communities locally and internationally.”
