The Clay Connection has organizational memberships in two local art-related organizations: Arts Council of Fairfax County and Artisans United. The Organization Liaisons attend meetings hosted by these organizations and obtain information on benefits available to the membership.
Arts Council of Fairfax County
Founded in 1964, the Arts Council of Fairfax County, Inc. is a not-for-profit membership organization designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency. Through partnerships with schools, individual artists, and other cultural and community organizations, the Arts Council creates and supports programs, activities, and policies that integrate the arts into the lives of all Fairfax County residents. Arts Council funding is provided by the Fairfax County Government, the Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA), the National Endowment for the Arts, corporations, organizations, and individuals. The Arts Council is located in the Fred M. Packard Center at 4022 Hummer Road in Annandale, Virginia.
Artisans United
Artisans United is a not-for-profit organization serving as a network for local artists and crafters. Located in the Fred M. Packard Center at 4022 Hummer Road in Annandale, Virginia, it is involved in a number of activities and offers a variety of benefits to its individual and guild members, including community outreach opportunities and a cooperative craft gallery.