Bill Armstrong Grant

The New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists has established an annual grant program in memory of our late distinguished member, Bill Armstrong. Bill was instrumental in teaching many people about pottery and was always interesting in experimenting, learning more, and helping others.

In this spirit, New Mexico Potters gives an annual grant to assist with a ceramics education program or a ceramic art project.

The annual award is a minimum of $500 and a maximum of up to $1000, to be determined by the Board, based upon individual needs.  Proposals for lesser amounts would also be welcome for consideration. 

Use of funds: Funds may be used for purchasing supplies or equipment, contracting with a visiting artist, marketing/publicizing a special program or project or other activities directly related to ceramic art education.

Eligibility: Individuals, 501(c)3 organizations and educational institutions located in New Mexico are eligible to apply. Members of the New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists are not eligible to submit grant requests as individuals. If, however, a member works for or is associated with an organization or educational institution, he/she may apply on behalf of that organization.

Procedure: Submit a proposal with the following information:

• Applicant’s name, address, phone, email
• A description of the project or program, including dates, location, etc.
• A description of who will benefit from this project/program and what are the anticipated outcomes.
• A description of the organization or a resume of the individual applying for the grant
• Specify exactly how the funds will be used and, if the cost is more than requested, identify the other funding sources
• Provide a simple income/expense statement for the project/program
• Copy of IRS designation letter (if applicant is 501(c)3 organization)

Proposals should be prepared on 8.5x11 paper. Be sure to include other supporting materials such as photographs, brochures, newsletters, etc.

Deadline: Proposals for each year award will be accepted from October through February 1 (postmark by). Funds will be distributed no later than June 30. Proposals should be mailed to:

New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists
PO Box 26811
Albuquerque, NM 87125

Questions: Contact Daisy Kates, 505/867-3790 (Placitas) or grant 12 @nmpotters . org (take out spaces)