Christy Johnson on thu 24 may 07
MATA ORTIZ POTTERY: A 40 YEAR PHENOMENON
June 9th-August 25th, 2007
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 9th, 6-9pm
This exhibition features contemporary Mexican pottery created in a remote
Chihuahua village. The pottery making tradition of the ancient Pueblo
cultures was single-handedly reinvented by Juan Quezada and is now practiced
by over 400 potters in the village. In addition to showing a number of
ancient ceramic vessels from the Casas Grandes are, this exhibition will
feature thirty prominent potters of Mata Ortiz.
SPECIAL EVENT:
MATA ORTIZ DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOP - Sunday, June 10th, 9am-4pm, Fee: $65
Featuring a rare appearance by Juan Quezada, his son Noe Quezada,& Diego Valle
CALL 909-865-3146 to purchase tickets.
The American Museum of Ceramic Art
340 S Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91766
Hours: Wed-Sat, 12-5pm, 2nd Sats 12-9pm
www.ceramicmuseum.org
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