COLLECTING
CERAMIC ART & POTTERY
Ceramic art is a form of visual art made from clay that is shaped, fired, and often
glazed to create decorative or functional objects. It is one of the oldest art forms,
dating back thousands of years, and is found in cultures worldwide. Ceramic art includes
pottery, sculptures, tiles, and other clay-based works.
Ceramic art encompasses various forms, each with unique characteristics. Pottery
includes functional and decorative vessels such as bowls, vases, and plates. Sculpture
involves three-dimensional artistic figures or abstract forms. Tiles and mosaics are
commonly used for decoration in architecture and interior design. Porcelain, stoneware,
and earthenware represent different types of ceramics, distinguished by their clay
composition and firing temperatures. Several techniques are used in ceramic art.
Hand-building involves shaping clay manually through coiling, slab construction, or
pinch techniques. Wheel-throwing utilizes a potter's wheel to create symmetrical
vessels. Glazing and firing complete the process by applying a glass-like coating and
heating the piece in a kiln to achieve durability and finish. Ceramic art blends
functionality with artistic expression, ranging from ancient pottery to contemporary
sculptures.
This curated list of art resources highlights the field of ceramic art, featuring
galleries and educational materials such as books, museums, and other references to
deepen your understanding. If you have any suggestions for improving this online
resource, we'd love to hear from you.
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GALLERIES SPECIALIZING IN CERAMICS
Here's a selection of well-informed art galleries.
Abmeyer + Wood Fine Art
- Saint Petersburg, FL
Clay Work Studio
- Ann Arbor, MI
Baltimore Clayworks
- Baltimore, MD
Belger Arts Center
- Kansas City, MO
Ferrin Gallery
- Pittsfield, MA
Foster/White Gallery
- Seattle, WA
Frank Lloyd Gallery
- Pasadena, CA
Jeffrey Spahn Gallery
- San Francisco, CA
Lucy Lacoste Gallery
Concord, MA
Plinth Gallery
- Denver, CO
Pucker Gallery
- Boston, MA
Trax Gallery
- Berkeley, CA
EVENTS RELATED TO CERAMIC ART
NCECA (National Council of Education for the Ceramic Arts)
ANNUAL CONFERENCE, March 26 - 29, 2025
Salt Lake City, UT
ARTICLES ABOUT COLLECTING CERAMICS
None at this time
MUSEUMS WITH IMPORTANT CERAMIC COLLECTIONS
Alfred Ceramic Art Museum
- Alfred, NY
American Museum of Ceramic Art
ASU Ceramics Research Center
- Tempe, AZ
Craft Contemporary
- Los Angeles, CA
Cranbrook Art Museum
- Bloomfield Hills, MI
Daum Museum of Contemporary Art
- Sedalia, MO
Fuller Craft Museum
- Brockton, MA
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum
- Mesa, AZ
The Mint Museum
- Charlotte, NC
Museum of Ceramic Art / NY
The Museum of Ceramics
Museum of Craft and Design
- San Francisco, CA
The Ohio Craft Museum
- Columbus, OH
Ohr-Okeefe Museum of Art
- Beloxi, MS
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
- San Angelo, TX
The Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art
Stanley Museum of Art
- U of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Stoke Museums
- England
The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie
- Trenton, NJ
Zanesville Museum of Art
- Zanesville, OH
BOOKS ON CERAMIC ART
For the most recent books check with a local bookstores or one of the
ART BOOKSTORES
around the country.
POWELL'S BOOKS
in Portland, OR is a very good source for new and used art books. Your local library can
also be used as a resource for research and discovering art books.
MAGAZINES ABOUT CERAMICS & ART IN GENERAL
Ceramics Monthly
Ceramic Review
American Craft
American Art Collector
American Art Review
Art In America
Antiques and the Arts Weekly
Art In America
Art & Antiques
CERAMIC RESOURCES
American Craft Council
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
Ceramic Arts Network
Eye of the Dog Art Center
Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center
NCECA - National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts
North Carolina Pottery Center
- Seagrove, NC
BLOGS AND ONLINE NEWS ABOUT CERAMICS
Ceramic Focus
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