MudGirls Studios – a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women through ceramics arts – will be hosting its third annual fundraising celebration, “The Artful Table,” on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 in Atlantic City’s historic Dante Hall.
“The Artful Table” is a cocktail reception where guests can meet the artists, mingle, and view new one-of-a-kind MudGirls ceramic pieces. Appetizers will be provided by Atlantic City’s legendary Knife and Fork Inn. The event will also feature a soulful performance by the Behn Gillece Trio with Behn Gillece, Chris Simonini & Bob Shomo. All proceeds will support a new studio space, a growing workforce, studio operations and the purchase of clayworks materials.
Much as a church’s warm embrace of those seeking support, MudGirls Studios does the same – offers to those who need it most a seat at the table. Sitting around a table and creating art is a double blessing. A tableside seat in an art studio gives an at-risk woman a safe and contemplative space in which to work, where she communes with others and gathers the sustenance she needs. That table is a symbol of togetherness, and a celebration of human connection. Making the MudGirls unique clayworks, which now adorn Atlantic City buildings and private homes, gives value to each individual woman’s life.
This event would not be possible if not for our generous sponsors including our event sponsor, the Atlantic City Development Corporation and the event host, Stockton University.
We invite the community to be a part of this special event. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased via Eventbrite at bit.ly/theartfultable. Sponsorship opportunities can be found at www.mudgirlsstudios.org.
MudGirls Studios
MudGirls Studios is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that empowers disadvantaged women through training and employment. MudGirls Studios helps women transition onto a pathway towards self-sufficiency and out of poverty. We use clay as the vehicle to change lives through the creation and sales of functional art and aesthetic utilitarian objects. These women gain a source of long-term supplemental income along the way. Learn more at https://www.mudgirlsstudios.org/.
