named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Mission Clay Art and Industry Program
Artist residency program providing professional ceramic artists access to industrial-scale clay extrusion, firing, and fabrication facilities at the Mission Clay factory in Arizona
Worlds Within: Toshiko Takaezu Exhibition
Traveling retrospective exhibition showcasing the work of Toshiko Takaezu, organized in partnership with the Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum and the Toshiko Takaezu Foundation
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 2 activities
- Partner with ceramics publications to strengthen global communityPartners with New Ceramics magazine to publish two translated articles annually from its print edition, aiming to broaden access and strengthen connections within the global ceramics community.
- Publish scholarly monographs and support ceramic researchProduces and publishes scholarly works, including the monograph "Worlds Within" in association with Yale University Press, featuring over 180 full-page plates and academic texts on Toshiko Takaezu’s work, as part of a broader research initiative on ceramic art.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Administer ceramic artist residency and educational programsOperates an unrestricted ceramic artist residency program providing facilities, scale, and industry partnerships. Has supported approximately 300 professional artists and over 1,000 students through residency and educational initiatives.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Facilitate community and public ceramic art projectsProvides opportunities for individuals of all ages and skill levels to engage in ceramic art through programs like the Mission Clay Art and Industry Program. Facilitated public art installations such as a ceramic tile project at Foothill High School and collaborated on conceptual clay pipe designs for public spaces.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operate virtual museum and exhibitions to advance appreciation of ceramicsOperates as a virtual museum to advance the appreciation, understanding, and enjoyment of ceramics through exhibitions, research, education, and scholarship. Organized exhibitions such as "Rethinking Plastic: Returning to Clay" and "Clay as Care: Ceramic Art and Wellness," and co-curated the traveling retrospective "Worlds Within: Toshiko Takaezu" exhibited at multiple institutions.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Feature ceramic artists and studios using advanced techniquesFeatures the studio work of ceramic artist Antonella Cimatti, who uses advanced technologies to explore light, shadows, and ceramic history, as part of efforts to highlight innovative practices in the field.
- Operate Ceramic World Destinations (CWD) interactive global mapOperates Ceramic World Destinations (CWD), an interactive digital map featuring over 4,000 ceramic-related sites worldwide, enabling virtual exploration, education, and professional visibility for the global ceramics community. The platform includes studios and destinations across locations such as New York, Chile, and Japan.
- Produce interviews and discussions on ceramic art and literatureHosts and conducts interviews with artists and authors about ceramic art books and practices, including discussions on "Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists," "Wild Clay," "Terra Sigillata," and "TEMPEL," to promote dialogue and knowledge sharing in the ceramics field.
- Promote innovation in ceramic art through technology integrationConducts and shares video interviews with ceramic artists exploring advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, 3-D printing, and new glaze technologies in their work, including artists Adam Chau, Cory Brown, and Kiichi Takeuchi.
- Support ceramic cultural heritage documentationDocuments and shares the history, cultural significance, and geological characteristics of ceramic cultural heritage sites, including a feature on Shigaraki, Japan, produced in collaboration with Japanese ceramic artists and academics.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$142K
Contributions & grants$122K86%
Program service revenue$14K10%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$75K
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balance sheet
Total assets$124K
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Net assets$124K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +75.9%
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- American Museum of Ceramic Art Partner — Partnered on the development of a conceptual clay pipe wall for a new Kids' Makers Space.
- Building Products – Mission Clay Partner — Provides factory facilities, equipment, and technical staff support for artist residencies and ceramic art production.
- Chotsani Elaine Dean Partner — Author interviewed about "Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists"
- Donald Clark Partner — Author interviewed about "Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists"
- En Iwamura Partner — Ceramic artist in Shigaraki, Japan, who contributed an essay about working in the cultural heritage site.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to share content and engage with the ceramics community.
- Foothill High School Partner — Collaborated with artist Nancy Scotto and students on a public ceramic tile art installation.
- Grant Gillis Architectural firm Partner — Collaborated on the design of a conceptual clay pipe wall and educational spaces for the American Museum of Ceramic Art.
- Hitomi Shibata Partner — Author interviewed about the book "Wild Clay"
- Hitomi Shibata Partner — Ceramic artist and author who contributed a personal essay about her time living and working in Shigaraki, Japan.
- Instagram Network — Uses Instagram to share content and engage with the ceramics community.
- International Academy of Ceramics Network — Judith Schwartz serves as Vice President of the International Academy of Ceramics, linking MoCA/NY to this global organization.
- International Academy of Ceramics Partner — Collaborated with IAC to present the exhibition "Rethinking Plastic: Returning to Clay" featuring 27 IAC member artists.
- Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum Partner — Co-organized the traveling retrospective "Worlds Within: Toshiko Takaezu."
- L&L Kilns Partner — Supports MoCA/NY's Clay + Tech feature on crystalline glazes
- Matt Levy Partner — Co-author interviewed about the book "Wild Clay"
- National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Network — MoCA/NY team member Leigh Taylor Mickelson previously served on the NCECA board and is currently a board member of Studio Potter, indicating institutional affiliation and collaboration within the ceramic arts education network.
- New Ceramics Partner — Collaborates to publish articles from the European ceramics magazine twice a year.
- Rashi Jain Partner — Writer who contributed an essay on the Mumbai Potters community and its challenges amid urban redevelopment.
- SGR Galería Partner — Hosted Santiago Insignares Martínez's solo exhibition _PALACIO_
- Sculpture Space NYC Partner — Collaborated on hosting an exhibition featuring 27 IAC artists exploring themes of plastic and care through ceramic art.
- Shamai Sam Gibsh Partner — Expert ceramicist and author interviewed about "Terra Sigillata: Smoke, Fire & Clay"
- Stefan Lüddemann Partner — Author of the introduction to Susanne Ring’s book "TEMPEL"
- Studio Potter Partner — Jeffrey Spahn has contributed to Studio Potter and Leigh Taylor Mickelson currently serves on its board, reflecting an ongoing collaborative relationship between MoCA/NY and Studio Potter.
- Susanne Ring Partner — Artist and author discussed in connection with her book "TEMPEL"
- Takuro Shibata Partner — Author interviewed about the book "Wild Clay"
- Taoxichan Art Centre Partner — Sin-Ying Ho serves as a senior advisor at Taoxichan Art Centre, China, indicating a formal institutional relationship.
- The Clay Studio Partner — Co-curated the exhibition "Clay as Care: Ceramic Art and Wellness" with MoCA/NY.
- Toshiko Takaezu Foundation Partner — Collaborated on the organization of the "Worlds Within" exhibition and ongoing activities.
- Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts Partner — Sin-Ying Ho and Carol Green have served on the board of Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts, indicating a professional and organizational connection between the institutions.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art as Activism for Sustainabilitymethodology: art-as-activismBy using ceramic art to critically examine plastic consumption and promote sustainable alternatives, the organization drives public awareness and behavioral change around environmental issues, because artistic expression makes abstract ecological concerns tangible and emotionally resonant.
- Art for Wellness and Resiliencemethodology: art-for-wellnessBy engaging with ceramic art as a medium for emotional and communal healing, the organization fosters individual rest and collective resilience, because creative expression and aesthetic engagement provide psychological grounding and restorative experiences in times of stress.
- Artist-Centered Innovation through Industrial Collaborationmethodology: artist-factory collaborationBy providing industrial-scale facilities and fostering collaboration between artists and factory technicians, the organization enables the realization of technically ambitious ceramic works, because access to advanced infrastructure and co-creative problem-solving expands the boundaries of artistic possibility.
- Global Knowledge Sharing to Strengthen Communitymethodology: global knowledge sharingBy curating and digitally mapping international ceramic art and practices, the organization strengthens the global ceramics community and expands professional access, because centralized visibility fosters connection, collaboration, and mutual learning across geographic boundaries.
- Hybrid Exhibition Models for Inclusive Sustainabilitymethodology: sustainable-exhibition-practiceBy combining physical and digital exhibition formats, the organization reduces environmental impact while maintaining broad international artist participation, because hybrid access lowers carbon-intensive travel needs without sacrificing global representation or engagement.