In Their Hands: The Evolution of Mata Ortiz Pottery traces the remarkable development of Mata Ortiz pottery—a living tradition born from both necessity and artistry.
In Their Hands: The Evolution of Mata Ortiz Pottery • July 19 – November 23, 2025 Read More »
☰ Introduction Since 2014, AMOCA has hosted an annual juried exhibition showcasing the remarkable talents of high school students studying the ceramic arts. Starting in 2020, the exhibition has been virtual. Nearly 450 pieces were submitted for the 2025 exhibition, and 52 were selected by Museum staff through a collective jury process. To learn more
Annual High School Ceramics Exhibition 2025 Read More »
Hot! & Ready to Serve explores the rich tradition of functional ceramics—objects created for the rituals of daily life. Throughout history, these objects have connected us through the universal experiences of gathering, preparing, and sharing food and drink.
Hot & Ready to Serve • March 29 – September 28, 2025 Read More »
SoCal Critters: Howard Pierce is an exhibition paying homage to the whimsical ceramic animals Howard Pierce sculpted throughout his career.
SoCal Critters: Howard Pierce • February 8 – June 29, 2025 Read More »
Currently: Artists in Residence features new work by AMOCA Studio Artists in Residence Stephanie Kim, Reniel Del Rosario, and Michelle Solorzano.
Currently: Artists in Residence • January 25 – April 27, 2025 Read More »
Home Sweet Home is a solo exhibition by Carly Slade, the Fahrenheit 2024 “Best of Show” winner.
Home Sweet Home • July 19-November 23, 2025 Read More »
Making in Between: Indigenous Americans will exhibit works by Indigenous artists Mercedes Dorame, Anita Fields, Courtney M. Leonard, and Cannupa Hanska Luger, who embrace their heritage and explore boundary-pushing themes of identity, culture, history, and community.
Indigenous Americans • May 24 – November 30, 2025 Read More »
Strut is an exhibition of new ceramic sculpture and photographs by Christina A. West that complicate tropes of masculinity common to representations of the male body.
Strut • September 7, 2024 – January 26, 2025 Read More »
