WELCOME BACK. American Clay: Modern Potters, Traditional Pots explores the concept of traditional ceramics within a contemporary context by featuring the work of more than twenty ceramic artists who interpret specific historical styles. Items on display will highlight such issues as the interplay between historical fidelity and personal inspiration, evolving definitions of “tradition bearers,” and the influence of various marketing and education criteria, supplemented by discourses on how partic

"Early American Face Jugs" contains approximately 70 jugs from the Meyer collection of early American stoneware face vessels and related period American ceramic objects, all dating from the mid 19th century to before 1950. These early face jugs, while rooted in utilitarian pottery, are an important form of artistic expression, with some of their makers known potters, many of them African Americans. This unique exhibition is on view at Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, NY, through December 31,

Self-taught ceramic artist Georgia Blizzard was born on this day in 1919. Take a closer look at Blizzard’s artworks on the mezzanine level during your next Museum visit. mam.org/visit Georgia Blizzard (American, 1919–2002), “Ella,” 1990s; “Keeper of the Gate,” 1990. Earthenware. Gift of Ruth and Robert Vogele. M1997.179; M2001.149. Video by Pedro Gutierrez | Milwaukee Art Museum