ON VIEW

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Making In Between: Contemporary Chinese American CeramicsOn view March 14–August 23, 2020Opens March 14, 6–9 p.m.Artist Talk at 7 p.m.

Making In Between examines the works of first- and second-generation Chinese American ceramic artists Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Sin-ying Ho, Beth Lo, Cathy Lu, Stephanie H. Shih, and Wanxin Zhang.

“My work has always dealt with identity, with the sense of being in-between, an imposter, neither fully Chinese nor Caucasian. I have learned to live with the constant question about my appearance: ‘What are you?’” - Jennifer Datchuck

Image: Beth Lo, What We Pass On, 2017. Porcelain. 22 x 7 x 4 inches.

Julie Green: Flown BlueOn view through February 23, 2020

Flown Blue is the first mid-career retrospective for critically acclaimed social-documentary artist Julie Green.

Image: The Last Supper (detail), 2000-present.

ON VIEW

Harrison McIntosh, Warren MacKenzie, Don Reitz, Porntip Sangvanich, Edwin and Mary Scheier, Richard Shaw, Robert Sperry, Victor Spinski, Glen Takai, Al Tennant, Remis VisGirda, Patti Warashina, and more.

Image: Richard Shaw, Untitled Platter, 2002. 22 inches diameter. Gift of Julianne & David Armstrong.

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New Acquisitions from the Julianne & David Armstrong CollectionOn view January 18–June 21, 2020Opens February 8, 6–9 p.m.

Irreverent, spectacular, and notable, the latest gifts from noted collectors Julianne & David Armstrong are presented together for the first time.

Artworks by over 40 artists are featured in this exhibition: Victor Babu, Ralph Bacerra, Bennett Bean, Joe Bova, Frank Boyden, Rose Cabat, Peter Callas, Tom Coleman, Philip Cornelius, Betty Davenport-Ford, Richard DeVore, Josh DeWeese, David Furman, Andrea Gill, Thomas Hoadley, Sylvia Hyman, Yoshiro Ikeda, Karen Karnes, Margaret Keelan, Gina Lawson, Jim Leedy, Ricky Maldonado, Janis Mars Wunderlich, John Mason,

AMOCA Collects!On view through March 31

An opportunity to see new acquisitions in conversation with notable works from the permanent collection.

Image: Patti Warashina, Water Boy (detail), 1991. Gift of the Artist with Millard Sheets mural in the background.

ON VIEW

Joanne Hayakawa: A Wing & A Prayer IIOn view January 11–April 19Opens January 11, 6–9 p.m.Artist Talk at 7 p.m.

A premiere of new work in opposition: vulnerable and strong, extraordinary and mundane, and self-indulgent technology and the human condition.

Image: A Wing & A Prayer II, 2019 (detail). 52 x 30 x 12 inches. Ceramic, plaster and rubber.learn more at amoca.org/2020/winter

The Artists of MettlachOn view through August 2020

A selection from the largest collection of Villeroy & Boch’s Mettlach wares in the world. This exhibition examines the work of twenty artists who designed for Villeroy & Boch from 1840-1920.

Image: Ludwig Hohlwein for Villeroy & Boch, Stein, 1908. Gift of Robert & Colette Wilson.

Chinese Bird BanquetOn view through June 30, 2020

This exhibition features a selection of the 900+ antique Chinese bird feeders. These works exhibit a remarkable range of techniques, and comprehensively represent the important aspects of Chinese ceramics – in miniature form.

Image: Gift of Julianne & David Armstrong.

SHOP

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Art from the Heart

Give the gift of art to your loved ones for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy 15% off a hand-picked selection of festive works February 1–14. In-store only.

Image: Alina Hayes, Vase, 2019. 8.25 x 6.25 x 4 inches.

Swing into Spring

Spring is the perfect time to give your plants a new home (or neighbor!). Enjoy 15% off a curated selection of planters and vases during the month of March. In-store only.

Image: Kim Lingo, Planter, 2019. Ceramic. 3.5 x 4.5 x 4 inches.

New Year, New Merchandise!

We love our new totes! Celebrate your love for all things clay with this stylish and practical tote. Enjoy 15% off all AMOCA merchandise during the month of January. In-store only.

Image: AMOCA Tote. Canvas. 14 x 14 x 2 inches.

2020 Workshops and Demos East Creek Anagama FiringApril 3–19Call (909) 622-0464 for information

Heesoo LeeMay 9–10

Susie RubinsteinSeptember 12–13

Larry WhiteOctober 10–11

Steven Hill Soda Firing Fall (dates to be announced)Call (909) 622-0464 for information

Tom Wallick November 14–16

Sandy Simon & Bob BradyJanuary 18–1910 a.m. – 5 p.m. • $475

Participants will be introduced to a broad spectrum of ceramic techniques spanning utilitarian pots and abstract sculpture. Simon and Brady will be giving demos as well as interacting with participants on every level in this two-day workshop.

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CREATE

Adult Programs

$45 Teaser lessons • Ongoing$200–$625 • Classes start January 7

Satisfy your curiosity with a fun and thorough introduction to ceramics in a two-hour teaser lesson, or jump straight into a multi-week class. Wheel throwing, hand building, and sculpture classses are all available. New this January: atmospheric firing.

Early Registration Discount for Summer Clay Clamp

$150/one-week session

Join us for a fun and educational clay camp! Camps meet for one week, three hours a day, Monday through Friday during the summer. Prices increase to $250 per session after April 1.

Youth Programs

$350–$450 • Thursdays or SaturdaysWinter classes start January 11

Explore the endless possibilities of clay step-by-step with our professional artist/instructors. Youth will learn the basic methods of creating with clay as well as how to make bowls, mugs, containers, and sculptural art pieces.

CREATE

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Parties & Team Building Events

$35/youth • $45/adult • $65/pizza

Host your next party or teambuilding event in our studio! Party packages are available for ages 5 and up – no prior ceramic experience needed.

Consider upgrading your event to include handmade pizza from our wood-fired pizza oven!

Lunch & Lecture: Aida LugoFriday, March 20 • 1–2 p.m.

Aida Lugo is an artist in residence at the dA Center for the Arts and a teaching artist at AMOCA. Her work explores the boundaries between art mediums. Lugo received a BFA in Sculpture and New Genres from Otis College of Art and Design.

Free with admission. Feel free to bring your lunch!

Monthly Docent Tours

Last Saturday of the Month • 10–11 a.m.$15/person

A docent-led tour is one of the best ways to experience AMOCA. Join a group of fellow enthusiasts for an hour of art and conversation. Call the museum or buy tickets online to register.

LUNCH + LECTURE & MONTHLY

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Lunch & Lecture: Jeff Picou

Friday, January 24 • 1–2 p.m.

Jeff Picou teaches the ceramic arts at El Dorado High School in Placentia, California. His work explores the tension between control and chance. “I loved drawing as a child, but fell in love with art when I saw the Picasso show at LACMA in 1998.”

Free with admission. Feel free to bring your lunch!

ENGAGE

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A Day at the Museum

AMOCA partners with Title 1, grades 4-12 schools within 60 miles of the institution. Schools participate in a 3-3.5 hour field trip to AMOCA for up to 50 students and 6 chaperones. Field trips include a transportation stipend, admission, tours, gallery guides, and a hands-on clay activity.

The 2018 program is funded in part by the Joseph and Ruth Reed Foundation and the DEW Foundation.

Tours

Private Tours • $10/personArt history, installation stories, and more! Minimum 5 people per tour.

College Tours • FreeFree guided tours. Two weeks advance notice required.

Grades 4-12 • Funding availableIncludes tours, transportation stipend, and a hands-on activity.

Family Day

Saturday, February 15 • 1–3 p.m.$5/family of fourFree for City of Pomona residents

Enjoy a one-hour session of learning and hands-on family fun.

Space is limited; RSVP required: education@amoca.org.

Four Ways to Join1. Join online at:

www.amoca.org/membership2. Call us 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. any day of the

week at (909) 865-3146.3. Print & mail a registration card:

www.amoca.org/membership4. Visit Guest Services at AMOCA.

Make a GiftYour support helps sustain the AMOCA’s extraordinary level of programming, conservation, and research, enabling thousands of visitors, students, seniors, and veterans to experience the power of art.

Thank you for your support.Please note that your contribution is tax-deductible within the limits prescribed by law. www.amoca.org/give

Image: Circle event at Nonaka-Hill gallery.

Museum Membership

$35 Student • $50 Single • $100 Dual

Members see it first! Enjoy one year of free admission to AMOCA and:

• Invitations to Member Previews of select exhibitions before they open to the public.

• Quarterly calendars of museum exhibitions and events.

• Members-only emails with AMOCA news and special opportunities.

• 30% discount on up to two additional admission tickets on each visit.

• 10% discount on select items at the Museum Store.

• Invitations to special shopping events and a 20% discount on select items in the Museum Store during these events.

• Studio discounts on firing services, workshops, and demonstrations

• Complimentary subscription to Ornament Magazine.

GIVE

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Circles of Commitment

By joining one of AMOCA’s Circles of Commitment, you are helping to ensure the future of the largest ceramics museum in the country.

Enjoy exclusive access to behind-the-scenes and after-hours programs at AMOCA and beyond. Programs throughout the year feature curator-led tours, artist walkthroughs, studio and collection visits, and more.

Special EventsEvery Second Saturday opening hours are extended to 9 p.m. and admission is free after 5 p.m. as part of the City of Pomona’s 2nd Saturday Artwalk: January 11, February 8, March 14.

About AMOCAFounded in 2001, AMOCA champions the art, history, creation, and technology of ceramics through exhibitions, collections, education, and studio programming.

Located in the historic heart of the Pomona Valley, AMOCA is an international destination and cultural jewel. With over 50,000 sq ft of exhibition and studio space, it is the largest institution in the U.S. devoted exclusively to the ceramic arts.

Learn, see, create, study, connect, and grow at AMOCA.

Admission$7 General Admission$5 Students, Seniors, Active-Duty Military Personnel, and VeteransComplimentary admission for AMOCA members and children 12 and younger.

Exhibitions and StoreWeds - Sun: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.AMOCA will be closed January 1

Ceramics StudioTues - Thurs: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri - Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sun: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.Ceramics Studio will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 2

ParkingComplimentary parking onsite.

VISIT

For More Informationinfo@amoca.orgMuseum: (909) 865-3146Ceramics Studio: (909) 622-0464

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Image: Remis VisGirda, Lidded Teapot, c. 1990. 12.5 x 15.5 x 6.5 inches.

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Peter Pincus, Quatrefoil Columns, 2018, Colored Porcelain, gold luster. Gift Julianne and David Armstrong.

Image reverse: Jennifer Ling DatchuckGurl Grill, 2019, porcelain, commercial floral decals, gold luster. Originally commissioned by Artpace.