View the art of the Louvre online! The world renowned museum has recently made their collection available to search online and created curated virtual experiences. Use the different categories to see the thousands of objects in their collection.
Whether you are just getting started or an experienced ceramic artist Creativebug can be a great place to find inspiration for your next project! Your RRPL gives you access to thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
The Cowan Pottery Museum has a new resource Cowan Activities @Home. Go to https://rrpl.org/cowan-activities/ to find past Crafting with the Curator instructions and inspiration guides, as well as the Cowan Pottery coloring book pages. Make sure to check back as we will be adding more resources in the future!
Also make sure to sign up to participate in our upcoming Crafting with the Curator by going to:
http://rrpl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=26420&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2021/04/01
The Cowan Pottery Museum wants to hear from you! As the Museum plans its 2021 programming, we seek your feedback on how the Museum can expand its services. What type of programs would you like offered by the Museum? In what new ways can we provide more information about our collection? Please, click here to submit your feedback before December 1.
I thought this week I would highlight some of the craft and ceramic research resources across the state and the nation. These are a great place to explore the history of ceramics and see how our museum’s Cowan Pottery collection are part of a long legacy of craft and art.
First off we have The American Craft Council headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. They have put together a resource page for artists and makers. Their library has some great digital resources including an archive of:
Ohio Craft Museum, located just a few hours drive away, currently has their exhibitions online for people to enjoy. You will find high resolution photos of the objects from the artists and an exhibition catalog. Their Facebook page has interviews with artists who are included in their shows.
Just outside Los Angeles in Pomona, CA we have The American Museum of Ceramic Art. There are a variety of resources here. They have highlights from their permanent collection and their current exhibitions are now virtual. They also offer a resource page with information for artists, parents, and researchers.
The Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, NY is an institution with a Cowan Pottery connection. R. Guy Cowan moved to Syracuse after the studio closed its doors and worked as the chief designer for the Syracuse China Company. Their permanent collection holds works from many Cowan Pottery Studio artists. Many of these acquisitions were from the museum’s long running Ceramic National Exhibition. You can explore their archives, virtual exhibitions, and downloadable activities for kids and families. You can also enjoy lectures from with their Curator of Ceramics Garth Johnson.
Today we are featuring an institution with a Cowan Pottery connection,
The MFA Boston has a selection of objects produced by the Cowan Pottery Studio, all designed by Viktor Schreckengost.
This includes an edition of the Jazz Bowl in the same style and surface design as the library’s edition.
The museum also has it its collection works by Cowan artist produced after the studio had closed in 1931. This includes:
The collection can be searched just like previously highlighted museums. They offer the ability to sort it by region and time period making the navigation very easy.
The current special exhibition, Writing the Future: Basquiat and the Hip-Hop Generation, has a devoted page to experience the work virtually. There are publications, essays, videos, a playlist, and a slideshow of images.
The museum is a participant in Google’s Art & Culture Project.
There is a page devoted to videos where you can watch interviews with artists, experience virtual tours of exhibitions, and see conservation efforts.
And the museum has its own YouTube Channel,with a huge library of videos for patrons to enjoy.
Read it or Weep 