Museum of American Pottery

The Museum of American Pottery is located through Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor, North Carolina,[1][2] in a climate controlled room.

The museum came into existence after an exhibit called "Old Pots" premièred at Cedar Creek Gallery in the early 1970s.[3] The collection has grown to over 400 pieces since that time. The museum is a great learning opportunity for kids of all ages. This museum celebrates the American potter and "the humble pieces of pottery which continue to inspire and enrich our lives today."[4]

"The Museum of American Pottery seeks to honor family and studio potters who, through their work, have made a significant contribution to the arts; to establish a permanent collection, open to the public, of historic and contemporary pottery by family and studio potters; to establish a library of books, magazines, articles, videos, and photos of pottery and potters from 1700 to the present; to provide funds for research and opportunities for pottery students to further their studies; and to make sure that examples of work by these potters are preserved for future generations."[5]

References

  1. ↑ Mark, Rebecca. The South. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
  2. ↑ Pitzer, Sarah. North Carolina Off the Beaten Path, 9th: A Guide to Unique Places. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
  3. ↑ "Museums". Ceramics Today. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
  4. ↑ "The Museum of American Pottery". Learn NC. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
  5. ↑ "Art Museums". NC ECHO. Retrieved 25 April 2012.

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