The Great Cape Cod
Ceramic Challenge

A five-part video series celebrating the spirit of clay, community, and creative opportunity across Cape Cod.

The Series

About the Series

Inspired by The Great Pottery Throw Down, this five-episode series showcases five of Cape Cod's leading art centers that anchor a thriving ceramics community.

Each episode explores the intersection of artistry, mentorship, and collaboration — showing how creativity can shape lives, communities, and opportunity.

Each episode features a nominated contestant from each art center

Culminating in a final live event where the audience chooses a winner

Purpose & Vision

Our Mission

Art belongs to everyone.

This project brings the excitement of clay, creativity, and community directly into people's homes — sparking inspiration and showing tangible pathways for anyone to participate in Cape Cod's ceramic arts programs, regardless of background or experience.

"Each featured center dedicates seats and scholarships for emerging artists from underrepresented communities."

Watch & Discover

The Episodes

Six unique stories, five inspiring centers, one shared mission.

Episode 1

Centering the Clay

The Cultural Center of Cape Cod

Discover how this Yarmouth hub brings together artists of all backgrounds to explore the expressive power of clay.

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Episode 2

Firing the Spirit

Castle Hill, Truro

Experience how this outer cape ceramic studio has been the foundation of cape ceramic artistry, where natural beauty meets creative expression.

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Episode 3

Community in Form

Cotuit Center for the Arts

See how this beautifully renovated retro studio weaves together tradition, innovation, and accessibility in every piece.

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Episode 4

The Arc of the Cape

Creative Arts Center, Chatham

Follow the journey of students finding their voice through clay in this welcoming Chatham studio.

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Episode 5

One Last Lift

Meetinghouse Clay Center

A beautiful art center in a renovated church offers a diverse array of programs as artists from across Cape Cod come together in celebration.

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Episode 6

Power to the People

Live Finale Event

The finalists come together in front of a studio audience for one last challenge and to present their final make, and the live audience (in the theatre and at home) will determine the winner.

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Community Endorsement

Letters of Support

Leading Cape Cod art centers enthusiastically endorse this project and its mission of accessibility and community engagement.

Creative Arts Center

Chatham, MA

"Todd's vision emphasizes encouragement, shared learning, and artistic growth. It is exactly the kind of creative environment that helps artists of all levels flourish."

Amy Middleton

Executive Director

Cotuit Center for the Arts

Cotuit, MA

"This creative concept has real potential to elevate awareness of the region's diverse arts resources, while lowering barriers to participation and creating new opportunities for community engagement."

David Kuehn

Executive Director

Meetinghouse Clay Center

Cataumet, MA

"This will not only highlight the wonderful ceramics studios that create such a vibrant range of opportunities to artists and learners across Cape Cod and beyond, but will expand interest in ceramics."

Sarah Caruso

Owner

Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill

Truro, MA

"It's a wonderful concept that celebrates the strong and vibrant community of clay artists across the Cape. Castle Hill is fully committed to hosting a Throw Down at our location."

Cherie Mittenthal

Executive Director

Cultural Center of Cape Cod

South Yarmouth, MA

"His project creates a map of community-accessible clay studios across the Cape and playfully engages viewers, creating critical synergy among several arts orgs and promoting arts programming in an entertaining way."

Christine Ernst

Director of Learning

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable, MA

"The project not only celebrates and supports local ceramic artists but it also encourages excitement and deeper engagement for contemporary art on Cape Cod. Todd is committed to working with students and emerging artists at every level."

Ava Fedorov

Assistant Professor of Art and Design, Area Chair of Visual Art

With gratitude to our partnering art centers for their enthusiastic support and commitment to arts accessibility.

Featured Partners

Art Centers

Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill

Truro

Creative Arts Center

Chatham

Cultural Center of Cape Cod

Yarmouth

Cotuit Center for the Arts

Cotuit

Meetinghouse Clay Center

Cataumet, MA

Each partner offers scholarships, open studios, and outreach programs that welcome participants from underserved and underrepresented communities.

Our Partners

Community & Collaborators

This project is a true community effort, bringing together artists, educators, producers, and supporters across Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Potters

Volunteer artists and community network

Cape Cod Community College

Editing collaboration led by Assistant Professor Ava Fedorov and students

Big Tree Productions

Professional production support (Hyannis)