JOIN US!
Saturday, July 11 | 4 PM - 8 PM
Free / Suggested donation
CLICK HERE for a look at the 2025 Summer Firing program. The 2026 Summer Firing Program is coming soon.
Join us for our annual summer event! We come together to celebrate the warmth and fire of creativity that connects and sustains us.
As per tradition, we will light many fires: the wood kiln, the pizza oven, and this year — our rocket kiln. Each year the event grows as our campus and community continues to grow — and we’ll have a few surprises to share this year.
Come for a fun afternoon full of art, friends, music, and food. We’ll be firing the wood kiln all day and cooking pizza’s in the wood-fired bread oven. And, you’ll be firing our new wood-fired rocket kiln built by artist Lisa Orr! Come help us stoke the kiln.
Bring family and friends to explore the grounds and new trails, listen to music, hang out by the fires, picnic on the lawn, and celebrate the arts. Pick up some incredible artwork for a good cause at the silent auction, and learn more about our residency program during a special public roundtable presentation with our alumni and executive director at 5 pm.
ANNUAL BENEFIT
This is a free, “open house” style event and you can arrive anytime you like. We hope that you’ll also consider making a donation to help support Craigardan’s programs and ongoing campus development. Last year’s event helped us achieve our goal of awarding more than $150,000 in scholarships and fellowships to artists and scholars from around the Adirondacks and around the world through residencies, classes, and workshops.
PICNIC DETAILS
During the celebration we’re picnicking on the lawn with gorgeous views overlooking the mountains. Throw a blanket out in the field or choose a table in the tent. Pizzas are available hot out of the wood-fired oven from 4-8pm; and drinks and snacks are available at the bar.
Location: Main Campus. Look for Craigardan Event sign at the end of Main Campus driveway (two “doors” west of the Farm Store, towards Keene). Google Maps Link
Invite Image: Print of a potter firing a wood kiln by Akio Takamori, used with permission courtesy of Vicky Takamori.
SUGGESTED DONATIONS
Help support Craigardan’s work!
$25 order a pizza on the lawn (personal-sized pizza + salad greens)
$40 receive a pizza, drink, and make a donation
$80 receive 2 pizzas, 2 drinks, and make a donation
$150+ receive 2 pizzas, 2 drinks, and make a supporting gift
$200-$1000 support the campus capital campaign
$2000 bring your family for dinner and sponsor the event (includes pizza and drinks for up to 10 guests)
$5,000 name a trail on the new campus
$10,000 name a room in the new buildings