Ceramic Research Center Tempe
Starting in 1967 the asu art museum consciously undertook the building of a contemporary studio ceramics collection one of the few fine art museums to do so at a time when craft based media was relegated as a decorative or minor art form.
Ceramic research center tempe. The nelson fine arts center on asu s tempe campus the ceramics research center in downtown tempe on mill avenue and the project space in downtown phoenix. The museum supports itself through ticket sales membership fundraisers and donations. Asu art museum is a site for innovation and discovery. The ceramics research center is a national and international destination for both the on site study and enjoyment of ceramics and offers seasonally rotating exhibitions.
Asu is located in tempe about 10 minutes east of downtown. Ceramics research center and brickyard gallery. That allows patreons to learn about the subject while not being completely accessible. The tempe tourism spotlight on series highlights intriguing individuals in our community.
The program works together with the asu art museum ceramics research center and the asu clay club to promote lectures exhibitions workshops and fundraising events that are open to the community. 1 review of asu art museum ceramics research center a unique space and subject matter. In downtown tempe three blocks north of asu art museum s primary location at the nelson fine arts center. A wise choice since it is located in a ped mall.
The nelson fine arts center on asu s tempe campus the ceramics research center in downtown tempe on mill avenue and the project space in downtown phoenix. Mill ave suite 108 tempe ariz. Faculty and students also work with the tempe community council in coordinating the empty bowls events exhibit artwork in local galleries and work. The space is well organized and has a video display.
Visitors to the museum can see museum exhibits attend events at the museum and access museum educational programs. This concept allows year round access to a majority of our permanent. As a non asu student i stumbled in the center while waiting to meet a relative. From its inception the collection was displayed in open storage.
The ceramics research center has been a national and international destination point for the hands on study and enjoyment of ceramics since it s opening in march 2002. Visit one of the asu art museum three locations. The three locations include. Plan a visit.
Asu ceramic research center located in tempe az promotes research and public education through its museum collection. The center which houses and displays the asu art museum s extensive ceramic collection serves as a key educational component of the herberger institute for design and the arts through its teaching and research. Garth johnson curator of ceramics talks about the asu art museum ceramics research center and why.