Save the Date: Giving Tuesday
On Dec. 2, Join us to support Ceramics at Stamps
The Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design is committed to building and sustaining a school that requires two things to thrive: studio culture and exchange. The Ceramics Studio is an essential destination for students, faculty, and staff to engage in deep 3D material exploration.
Every year, The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) hosts a national conference that advances creation, teaching and learning through clay in the contemporary world. This year, the 60th annual conference will be held in Detroit, creating a singular moment where an international clay community will come to Michigan seeking community, inspiration, and artistic excellence.
This Giving Tuesday — December 2, 2025 — we hope that the Stamps community will come together to provide support for the Ceramics Fund.
Your gift will help the school build on the legacy of rigorous studio practice through engagement with clay. Our goal is to help support students, faculty, and staff to attend the NCECA conference, where they’ll engage with artists and educators from all over the world in celebration of the ceramic arts. We hope you’ll join us to enrich the Stamps student experience with this amazing opportunity for connection, networking, learning, and essential material practice.
Giving Tuesday is an international day dedicated to charitable giving, observed on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It brings people together to support important causes and make a difference in their communities. As the holiday season approaches, Giving Tuesday serves as a reminder of the power we have to help others and foster positive change.
Established in 2012, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement, motivating millions to unite in support of charitable organizations and initiatives. After Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday shifts the focus to the true meaning of the season: compassion and kindness.
At the University of Michigan, opportunities will include matching challenges for featured projects and additional chances for participating programs to get an additional financial boost. Donation pages go live at midnight on Tuesday, December 2 and remain active until 11:59 p.m.
Planning to be in town for NCECA, have questions about Giving Tuesday, or want to know more about the Stamps Ceramics Fund? Contact our alumni relations team for more information.