Contemporary American Ceramics has long been the main focus area of SAMFA's Permanent Collection. In recent years, however, the collection has expanded to include ceramics from Europe, Mexico, Canada, and Asia--thanks to several generous donations from noted collectors. Our collection has now exceeded 750 ceramic pieces. Below are some works representing just a small portion of the collection.
Robert Arneson (American, 1930-1992) "Hiroshima Urn", 1983 2017.7.7 15 x 14 x 14"
Gift of Daniel J. and Edith A. Ehrlich |
Susan Beiner Beans, Bolts, and Screws Teapot, 2000 2000.1 A-B 8.5" h x 10"w x 6"d
Purchased through funds provided by the SAMFA Collector's Society |
Natalie Blake Urchin Series - Anguilla, 2002 2003.001.00 14” x 13” x 13" Porcelain
Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society |
Eric Bosch Black and White Jar, 2011 2012.11 10.5” x 7” x 7" Wheel-thrown ceramic
Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society |
Gloria Carrasco The Skin of the Earth, 2011 2013.001.10 13.5" x 13.5" x 7" Slab-built ceramic
Gift of the artist through the International Academy of Ceramics |
Danville Chadbourne The Anachronistic Birth of the Haunted Night, 2013 2013.14.01 25” x 16” Acrylic on earthenware
Purchased from the artist with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society |
Vorakit Chinookoswong Food Chain, 2009 2015.05.00 10" x 8" x 8" Porcelain
Purchased from the artist by the SAMFA Collectors Society |
Annette Corcoran Great Egret, 1991 1994.001.00 9" x 10" x 4.5" Porcelain
Purchased from the Dorothy Weiss Gallery |
Hans Coper (British, 1920-1981) Untitled vase Stoneware 2017.7.16 10 x 7 x 7"
Gift of Daniel J. and Edith A. Ehrlich |
Joanne Copp Breaking Wave, 2003 2012.24.20 7” x 11.5” Coil-built ceramic, goldleaf
Gift of Robert and Irene Sinclair |
Jack Earl Great American Pin-Up Dream--circa 1949, 2009 2010.002.00 55" x 17" x 12.25" Handbuilt ceramic
Gift of John and Darlene Williams |
Mark Epstein Figural Vase, 1999 1999.2 17.25" x 7.25" x 2.25" Ceramic
Museum purchase with the funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society |
Keiko Fukazawa Landscape Bowl, 1986 1999.8.6 A-D 13" square
Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio, Garth Clark Gallery |
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Ulla Kraitz Red Apple, 2000 2001.8 A-B Apple: 19" h x17"d Base: 19.75" square x 1.5" deep
Gift of Gustav and Ulla Kraitz |
Verne Funk No Smoking, 1996 1999.001.03 32” x 30” x 6" Ceramic
Gift of Jack and Marian Bleakley |
David Furman Safe at Home, 2005 2006.012.00 21.75” x 14.25” x 16" Ceramic
Gift of John and Darlene Williams |
Chris Gustin Vessel 1998.005.00
Purchased with funds provided by the SAMFA Collectors Society and donations from Mike and Becky Cornell, Louis and Kay Rork, Frank and Joan Rose, Vernon and Diana Ryan, Joel and Suzanne Sugg |
Thomas Hoadley Untitled (Nerikomi Vessel), 1993 2012.24.26 5.5” x 8.75” Handbuilt ceramic
Gift of Robert and Irene Sinclair |
Hongwei Li Self-Portrait #11, 2009 2013.01.01 8” x 12” x 8" Slab-built earthenware
Gift of the artist through the International Academy of Ceramics |
Erica Iman Bridges, 2011 2012.13 6” x 13” x 12" Porcelain
Museum purchase with the funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society |
Kin Kwok Men with Guns, 2003-2006 2006.008.00 12” x 72” x 3" Ceramic
Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society |
Roberta Laidman Agatha 1991.023.00
Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society |
David Leach (British, 1911-2005) Untitled Jar, n.d. Stoneware 2017.7.35 8.5 x 8 x 8
Gift of Daniel J. and Edith A. Ehrlich |
Marilyn Levine Brown Lens Case, 1986 2004.06.01 13" x 5.5" x 4.75" Stoneware, metal
Gift of John and Darlene Williams |
Patrick Loughran Aqua Blue – 5 piece place setting, 1988 1999.8.12 A-E Large plate 11 ½” d; medium plate 8 1/8”diameter; bowl 6 ¼” diameter; saucer 6 3/8” diameter; cup 3”h x 5 3’4”w
Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio, Garth Clark Gallery |
Steve Loucks and Lynette Hesser Carved Casserole 1991.018.00
Museum purchase with funds provided by Calvin and Donna Sugg |
Bonnie Lynch Scallop Vessel, 2007 2007.001.00 32" x 30" x 11" Ceramic
Purchase from Gallery Shoal Creek
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Roberta Marks Vessel, 1981 1999.8.15 22" h
Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio, Garth Clark Gallery |
John McCustion Double Duck Vase 1991.005.00
Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society |
Jeffrey Mongrain Wrapped Figure, 2000 2002.1 38.5" h x 12.5" w x 4"d
Courtesy of the Perimeter Gallery |
Kyle and Kelly Phelps News of the Layoff, 2012 2012.21 28.5” x 16” x 7" Ceramic, found objects
Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society |
Sandi Pierantozzi Black Nub Jar 1994.010.00
Museum purchase with funds provided by Mary L. Burke |
Damián Quezada Untitled (Maza Ortiz Pottery), 2001 2002.002.04 10.5" x 8.25" Ceramic
Gift of Jack and Marian Bleakley |
Dame Lucie Rie (British, 1902-1992) Untitled bowl Sgraffito decorated porcelain 2017.7.44 4.25 x 9 x 9"
Gift of Daniel J. and Edith A. Ehrlich |
Brad Schwieger Wood Fired Bottle 1994.021.00
Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society |
Neil Tetkowski Blue Bottom Line, 1986 2003.18 36" Diameter
Gift of Elizabeth Valle |
Nick Tranmer Love Bomb, 2005 2006.13.00 18" x 10" x 9" Ceramic
Gift of Hamp and Bonnie Beesley |
Unknown Artist Four Cups with Saucers, Italian Futurists, after Mazzotti's 1930 design, 2002 2007.004.10 2" x 5" each Whiteware
Gift of Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio |
Unknown Artist Two Cups with Saucers, Italian Futurists, after Mazzotti's 1930 design, 2002 2007.004.11 2" x 5" each Whiteware
Gift of Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio
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Unkown Artist Large Fluted Dish (Japanese Imari Ware), c. 1880 2002.004.35 3” x 22” x 22" Porcelain
Bequest of George Weldon Sheffield |
Unknown artist, southern Africa (Zulu) Beer Vessel, mid-20th c. Ceramic 2017.5.1 10 x 9.5 x 9.5"
Gift of Robert and Irene Sinclair |
James Watral Cone #7, n.d. 1999.1.14 A-C 15" x 12" Ceramic
Gift of Jack and Marian Bleakley
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Christina West Daybreak, 2004 2004.8 A-C 40"h x 12" x 10.5" ceramic
Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society |
Ruth Wilson Fu Wang, 2002 2003.006.00 26” x 13” Ceramic, handbuilt
Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society
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Ruth Wilson Natasha, 2002 2003.007.00 24” x 20” x 13" Ceramic, handbuilt
Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society
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Betty Woodman (American, 1930-2018) Untitled (two-handled vessel), n.d. Thrown and altered earthenware 2017.7.60 9.5 x 16 x 8"
Gift of Daniel J. and Edith A. Ehrlich |
Damián Quezada Untitled, 2001 2002.2.4 10.5" h x 8.25" diameter
Gift of Jack and Marian Bleakley |