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American Museum of Ceramic Art / AMOCA

AMOCA champions the art, history, and creation of ceramics through exhibitions and programming.
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We're currently open to the public Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11am-4pm, and most weekdays for tours and school groups.

06/09/2026

Will we see you at CLAY PLAY this month? At our June Clay Play event at 2:30pm on Saturday, June 20, you'll make your own Key Ring Dish out of clay.

AMOCA’s family activities are for all ages and everyone is welcome! Tickets are just $5 each, $15 for a family of four, or free for Pomona residents.

Learn more and register at amoca.org/events/clay_play/

Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. Please register each child and caregiver individually. Each ticket includes museum admission as well as activity materials for both children and adults.

Pictured: all-ages and family clay events at AMOCA 🫶

06/08/2026

While we wait for AMOCA's new in-person exhibitions to open, spend some time exploring the virtual 2026 High School Ceramics Exhibition!

The virtual showcase, featuring all 138 selected works, is available to view online. Visit amoca.org/current-exhibits/high-school-ceramics-exhibition-2026/ to see all the fantastic student work!

Starting this year, we are excited to introduce a hybrid exhibition as well! Along with our virtual showcase, the winners of each grade category will be on display at AMOCA this summer -- the in-person component of the High School Exhibition will open at AMOCA on June 27, 2026.

06/07/2026

😎 NOW OPEN through June, 30, 2026‼️

AMOCA Studio Scholarship Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2026 classes and workshops. Scholarship recipients will be awarded 50% off the price of an adult class or workshop.

AMOCA Studio Scholarships are available to adult students aged 18 and above. Approved applications are valid for the upcoming quarter --scholarship winners will be notified via email and/or phone call.

We strive to create an environment that is accessible and welcoming to learners and artists of all levels and experiences. AMOCA is aware that costs can be a barrier to accessibility. We want to ensure that new and returning artists have a chance to get their hands dirty with clay, no matter their financial circumstances.

Funding is limited, so apply today: amoca.org/studio1/studio_scholarship/

Pictured: classes, workshops, and kiln firings at AMOCA

06/06/2026

Join us at 4pm on Saturday, June 27 for the opening reception for "Fractured Foundations: 250 Years of American History." Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, ceramic artists reconsider historical events through the lens of contemporary art. Also opening on June 27 is in-person component of the 2026 High School Ceramics Exhibition, featuring selected winners and finalists from each grade level category. It'll be an art-filled evening you won't want to miss!

📌 Learn more and register at amoca.org/events/opening-reception-fractured-foundations/

Admission to this event and Museum galleries is complimentary with advance registration. Light refreshments will be served.

06/05/2026

The museum will be closed for installation June 5, 6, 7, and 12. Excuse our mess while we install our new exhibitions! Swipe to see what's coming up at AMOCA 👀

Mark your calendar, and join us on Saturday, June 13 for the opening of "Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics" and"Stop, Drop, and Pose: Clay in Motion."

Learn more about these and other upcoming exhibitions at amoca.org/exhibitions

06/04/2026

Ready to get your hands dirty and learn a new skill? Introductory clay classes in the AMOCA Studio are coming up Friday, June 12!

In your 5:30 or 7:30pm hour-long class, you'll learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. If you successfully create a bowl, staff will glaze and fire it after the class is completed—all included in the price of the class.

Along with your class comes a pass for complimentary admission to the Museum’s galleries. You can explore one of the largest collections of ceramic art in the United States!

To learn more and register for an introductory clay class at 5:30pm or 7:30pm on June 12, visit amoca.org/studio1/classes/ or follow the links in our bio.

06/01/2026

"Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics," on view at AMOCA June 13, 2026 - January 3, 2027, explores Japan’s ceramic tradition and its evolution from functional wares to modern artistic expression.

Japan’s ceramic traditions are among the most revered in the world, shaped over centuries by regional kilns, tea culture, ikebana flower arranging, devotional practices, and a profound respect for material and process. Some of the artists engage directly with functional wares such as food serving bowls, tea bowls, and flower vessels, while others challenge the very notion of utility by exploring ambitious sculptural works. This exhibition highlights technical mastery while illuminating the intellectual and cultural conversations shaping Japanese ceramics today.

This will be the first exhibition in half a century of modern and contemporary Japanese ceramics in eastern Los Angeles County, providing a rare chance for many to see the range of this unique facet within modern and contemporary ceramic art.

Learn more at amoca.org/future-exhibitions/togei_modern/

Save the date, and join us for the opening reception on Saturday, June 13!

Pictured:

Keiichi Shimizu, Vase, c. 2019. Collection of Priscilla and Nelson Gibbs

Yasukage XIV Kato, Cold Water Vessel, 2007. Collection of Nick Hamatake and Ken Mariash

05/30/2026

For the new graduate, peep these one of a kind ceramic gifts!

Our museum store also offers a collection of handmade ceramic pieces, including jewelry, home decor, magnets, and figurines. Each piece is handmade by local artists, making them the perfect unique gift for a uniquely important milestone!

Make sure to stop by the Museum Store for these grad gifts! You can also shop online at amoca.shoplightspeed.com/

⏰ AMOCA is open every Friday - Sunday from 11am - 4pm
📍 399 N Garey Ave Pomona CA 91767

And, from June to July AMOCA is offering free admission for recent graduates. Spring/Summer 2026 graduates can enjoy free access to our multiple galleries and exhibitions, including our newest exhibition – Togei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics, opening June 13!

05/26/2026

AMOCA's 2026 Annual High School Exhibition, an annual virtual exhibition showcasing the remarkable talents of high school students studying the ceramic arts, is now live!

⭐Congratulations to our 2026 "Best of Show" winners: ⭐

🏆 12th Grade: Luke Hinton, for "Mother's Egg"
🏆 11th Grade: Miriam Trevino, for "Fractured"
🏆 9th/10th Grade: Abby Wildman for "Uncontained"

The 2026 Annual High School Ceramics Exhibition features works by 138 students from 65 high schools across 23 states – a vibrant sample of the next generation of ceramic talent in the United States.

Congratulations to all the students whose work is included in this year's exhibition, and to all who participated!

This year, the High School Exhibition is virtual with an added in-person component; the winners and finalists for each grade level have been invited to exhibit their pieces at the museum! Be sure to visit the museum this summer; selected pieces will be presented in the High School Exhibition Gallery on the main floor.

You can view the entire 2026 virtual exhibition on our website at amoca.org/exhibitions

This program generously funded provided, in part, through grants from Ruth and Joseph C. Reed Foundation for the Arts, and the DEW Foundation.

05/23/2026

AMOCA Membership is an ideal way support your local museum, and now is the perfect time to become a museum member!

Members can visit the museum as often as they like for an entire year, save on guest admission, receive discounts at the museum store, take advantage of exclusive invitations, and more! AMOCA membership starts at just $50.

Become a new member or renew your membership today, and get ready for a full year of art and fun at AMOCA! We're opening three fantastic new exhibitions in June, Member Bonus days continue this summer, and we have some great member perks coming up!

Learn more about member benefits and purchase or renew your membership online at amoca.org/membership/

You can also give us a call at 909-865-3146 or stop by the front desk when you visit to learn more about AMOCA member benefits.

Pictured: Maxwell Henderson, Vessel, 2025. Ceramic. On view in "AIR 2026: Compulsion" through May 31, 2026.

📸: Britney Liang

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399 N Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA
91767

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Friday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

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(909) 865-3146

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http://www.amoca.org/

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