Permanent Collection
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts has endeavored to create a permanent collection of artworks to be used for study, research and exhibition. The collection was established for the purpose of providing the community with a greater understanding of aesthetic and artistic traditions and human achievement in the visual arts.
Around 1500 objects currently comprise the Permanent Collection. Among the Permanent Collection’s areas of concentration, the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts has established a distinguished collection of contemporary American ceramics, many purchased from the San Angelo North American Ceramic Competitions held at the museum. The collection also includes historical ceramics and ceramics from all over the world. Other focus areas of the collection include early and contemporary Texas art, and Spanish colonial and 19th century Latin American art, and American manufactured glass.
The museum, as a matter of policy and as a central goal, is committed to the broadest possible exposure of and access to the collections. A unique feature of SAMFA is its visible storage gallery for selections from the collection, which is always accessible to visitors. We also have lent extensively from our collection to other museums without a fee, and are currently working to have the entire collections catalog eventually available online.
Ceramics Collection
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 now exceeds 750 ceramic pieces. Below are some works representing just a small portion of the collection.
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
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
Nick Tranmer; Love Bomb, 2005; 2006.13.00; 18" x 10" x 9"; Ceramic; Gift of Hamp and Bonnie Beesley
Thomas Hoadley; Untitled (Nerikomi Vessel), 1993; 2012.24.26; 5.5” x 8.75”; Handbuilt ceramic; Gift of Robert and Irene Sinclair
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
Neil Tetkowski; Blue Bottom Line, 1986; 2003.18; 36" Diameter; Gift of Elizabeth Valle
John McCustion; Double Duck Vase; 1991.005.00; Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society
Verne Funk; No Smoking, 1996; 1999.001.03; 32” x 30” x 6"; Ceramic; Gift of Jack and Marian Bleakley
Ruth Wilson; Fu Wang, 2002; 2003.006.00; 26” x 13”; Ceramic, handbuilt; Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society
Unkown Artist; Large Fluted Dish (Japanese Imari Ware), c. 1880; 2002.004.35; 3” x 22” x 22"; Porcelain; Bequest of George Weldon Sheffield
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
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
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
James Watral; Cone #7, n.d.; 1999.1.14 A-C; 15" x 12"; Ceramic; Gift of Jack and Marian Bleakley
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
Marilyn Levine; Brown Lens Case, 1986; 2004.06.01; 13" x 5.5" x 4.75"; Stoneware, metal; Gift of John and Darlene Williams
Joanne Copp; Breaking Wave, 2003; 2012.24.20; 7” x 11.5”; Coil-built ceramic, goldleaf; Gift of Robert and Irene Sinclair
Steve Loucks and Lynette Hesser; Carved Casserole; 1991.018.00; Museum purchase with funds provided by Calvin and Donna Sugg
Hans Coper (British, 1920-1981); Untitled vase; Stoneware; 2017.7.16; 10 x 7 x 7"; 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
Natalie Blake; Urchin Series - Anguilla, 2002; 2003.001.00; 14” x 13” x 13"; Porcelain; Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society
Ruth Wilson; Natasha, 2002; 2003.007.00; 24” x 20” x 13"; Ceramic, handbuilt; 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
Roberta Laidman; Agatha; 1991.023.00; Museum purchase with funds from the SAMFA Collectors Society
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
Roberta Marks; Vessel, 1981; 1999.8.15; 22" h; Garth Clark and Mark Del Vecchio, Garth Clark Gallery
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
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
Jeffrey Mongrain; Wrapped Figure, 2000; 2002.1; 38.5" h x 12.5" w x 4"d; Courtesy of the Perimeter Gallery
Robert Arneson (American, 1930-1992); "Hiroshima Urn", 1983; 2017.7.7; 15 x 14 x 14"; Gift of Daniel J. and Edith A. Ehrlich
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
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
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
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
Bonnie Lynch; Scallop Vessel, 2007; 2007.001.00; 32" x 30" x 11"; Ceramic; Purchase from Gallery Shoal Creek
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
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
Erica Iman; Bridges, 2011; 2012.13; 6” x 13” x 12"; Porcelain; 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
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
David Furman; Safe at Home, 2005; 2006.012.00; 21.75” x 14.25” x 16"; Ceramic; Gift of John and Darlene Williams
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
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
Damián Quezada; Untitled, 2001; 2002.2.4; 10.5" h x 8.25" diameter; Gift of Jack and Marian Bleakley
Roberto Bañuelos Guerraro; Untitled, 2001; 2002.2.1; 9" h x 13"d; Gift of Jack and Marian Bleakley
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
Outdoor Sculpture
The following sculptures can be viewed on SAMFA's grounds and rooftop terrace.
Ben Woitena; Vida Blue, 2009, Painted Steel; Courtesy of the Artist
Catherine Lee; Scarista (Hebrides 1), 2004; Fabricated, patinated bronze; Gift of an anonymous donor 2017.13
Jack Cavness; Curl, c. 2005; Steel; Long-term loan from the artist
Emilio Greco; Figura Accoccolata, 1956; 1991.01.03; 50.75" x 24" x 35"; Bronze; Gift of the Meadows Foundation
Danville Chadbourne; The Fortuitous Myth of the Unpredictable Icon, 2005-2007; 2007.16.00; 87" x 22" x 22"; Stoneware; Purchased from the artist with funds provided by the SAMFA Collectors Society and John and Darlene Williams
Jesús Moroles; Vanishing Edge, 1986; Stony Creek granite; Long-term loan from the artist's estate
George Tobolowsky; The Stainless Entrepeneur, 2011; 2012.03.00; 76" x 32" x 43"; Steel; Purchased from the artist with funds provided by the Communities Foundation of Texas