Organized by guest curator Bill Stern, executive director of Museum of California Design.  

California Pottery: From Missions to Modernism is an exhibition of commercially produced ceramic tableware and home accessories made in California during the first half of the twentieth century. These everyday objects feature both abstract designs and narrative representations of the state's culture. Drawn exclusively from California collections, the approximately 180 pieces in the exhibition were produced by potteries throughout the state.

Exhibition companion book available from Chronicle Books at http://www.chronbooks.com.

Pictorial tile, c. 1926. California Faience,  Berkeley, California

This exhibition will include individual tiles, tile fountains, tile murals and tile-topped furniture made by more than 40 California companies between 1910 and 1940: Guest Curator -- Cristi Walden. Lectures, seminars and architectural tours, including day-trips to Catalina Island, are being planned to compliment the show. Call the Museum at (310) 392-8537 for hours and information about specific events.

The California Heritage Museum is located at 2612 Main Street, Santa Monica. Docent tours begin at 3:30 PM. Free parking is available.

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