American Museum of Ceramic Art founded by Julianne & David Armstrong

AMOCA opened at 330 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona

5,000 square feet
Mounted first exhibition:
“Inferno: The Ceramic Art of Paul Soldner”
501(c)3 non-profit status established.

Acquired 399 N. Garey Avenue, Pomona

51,000 square feet
The former headquarters of Pomona First Federal Savings and Loan

Opened museum in new location with education area, ceramics studio, and store

Opened Gallery A with first exhibition:
“Common Ground: Ceramics in Southern California
(1945–1975),” part of the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time

Opened Vault Gallery

First exhibition mounted:
“Weil Ware in the California Scene (1930s–1960s)”

Opened Lower Level Gallery

Following the exhibition “German Mettlach Ware
(1850–1915),” opened lower level gallery dedicated
to Mettlach ceramics

Opened Gallery B

Mounted first exhibition:
“Dirk Staschke: Nature Morte”

Gallery Dedications

Dedication of Julianne & David Armstrong Gallery (Gallery A)
Dedication of the Colette & Robert Wilson Gallery (Lower Level Gallery)

Board of Directors completes year-long strategic planning process

Campaign Launch

Growing Into Our Future campaign launched to renovate teaching, learning, and research spaces