2014-08-06T15:22:20-07:00 2013-12-31 Charitable Trust Administrators Inc 17501 East 17th Street Suite 100 Tustin CA 92780 990 2013-01-01 412077818 The American Museum of Ceramic Art AMER 9098653146 399 N Garey Avenue Pomona CA 91767 David W Armstrong President & CEO 2014-08-06 true Charles J McLucas Jr P00839016 7145089100 2013 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z 998292 false false X www.amoca.org X 2004 CA AMOCA provides a holistic approach to three-dimensional creativity based on integrating museum exhibits with hands-on studio clay experiences.AMOCA champions the art, history, creation and technology of ceramics by sharing knowledge through exhibitions, collections,outreach and studio programming.Objects made of clay are the single most enduring indicators of past cultures. AMOCA maintains tangible presentations of ceramic items provide a concrete way to learn about history, offer an opportunity for aesthetic evaluation, ensure a deeper understanding of cultural values and traditions,and impart scientific Knowledge through close examination of ceramic techniques and materials.QAMOCA is one of the few U.S. museums dedicated solely to the ceramic art and the only one of its kind on the West Coast.In its short history, the museum has earned a reputation for vibrant and informative exhibits that engage visitors of different ages, economic levels, and cultural backgrounds. In 2013 there wer 17 17 18 74 21548 476341 563940 59472 88928 29257 23745 194995 147558 760065 824171 0 0 269451 396746 0 29175 437207 318623 706658 715369 53407 108802 5268776 5251918 2430957 2397422 2837819 2854496 The core of AMOCA's mission is education. The museum educates through visual art experiences; didactic wall text; docent-led tours; educational videos; and hands-on experiences for children and families. false false 226568 Education:AMOCA has a robust, multifaceted educational program that includes docent led tours for community and student groups, parent and teacher resources, and lesson plans. The museum provides videos related to its exhibitions, explanatory panels in the galleries, field guides for primary and secondary school, a range of publications and demonstration workshops. In addition AMOCA provides,through its studio/school, hands-on experiences for both adults and children.In 2013,3,461 students from 108 schools in Southern California and Arizona participated in museum visits that were designed in accordance with California State Standards. 2,174 of these students from 47 schools engaged in hands-on clay activity in The AMOCA Ceramics Studio.AMOCA also welcomed 519 individuals, primarily from the local community, to four Free Family Days. Each of the Free Family Days, made possible through the generosity of Edison International, featured educational activities associated with the exhibitions then on display.In addition 1,295 individuals participated in workshops offered by prominent ceramist professors or experts in the field.The AMOCA Ceramics Studio provided a range of educational opportunities for community members of all ages and levels of artistic accomplishment. The Studio offered four, nine week sessions of classes throughout the year, for a total of 20 classes during 2013. It also introduced a highly popular children's program for boys and girls ages 5-12. In addition 137 individuals became members of the Studio, thereby gaining unrestricted access to the facility and its equipment; this represents an increase of 92 individuals over the 2012 year. 208210 100390 Exhibitions:In 2013 AMOCA presented nine exhibitions, four in the museum's 8,000 square foot Rotating Exhibition Gallery and five in THE VAULT, a 242 square foot gallery. The exhibitions presented in the large gallery included: "Friendship Forged in Fire:British Ceramics in America", "The Clay Connection:Jim and Nan McKinnell", "Ceramic Biennial 2013 (ACS-DC)" and "ICHEON: Reviving the Korean Ceramics Tradition", which was sponsored and funded by the city of Icheon, Korea.Exhibitions presented in THE VAULT included: "Barnaby Barford:Damaged Goods", "Site Specific:Marl Hole", "Itty-Bitty:Miniature Clay", "The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of America", and "Soldaderas:Mujures de Vanguardia".In addition to the eight exhibitions described above, AMOCA offered rotating displays of Villeroy and Boch ceramics from its permanent collection in its 1,000 square foot lower level gallery. AMOCA Ceramics Studio also present its first solo exhibition in its 1,500 square foot Studio Artist's Gallery, "Extant" featuring the work of Kim Lingo. A total of 9,640 individuals attended AMOCA's exhibitions in 2013. 119577 Collections:AMOCA's collections include a permanent collection of art works, the Roger and Helen Porter Ceramic Library, and archival holdings. The library, supervised by our collections coordinator and maintained by volunteers and interns, is open to the public. In 2013 more than 257 artworks were donated to the museum by artists and collectors bringing the number of objects in the collection to 7,000 (owned or promised to AMOCA and stored on the premises). In 2013 AMOCA received 795 donations of ceramic books and periodicals for the Roger and Helen Porter Ceramic Library bringing the number of volumes cataloged and shelved to 4,199. 554355 true true false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false true 12 0 false 18 true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 17 17 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X X David W Armstrong 9098653146 399 N Garey Avenue Pomona CA 91767 X X David W Armstrong President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rosemary Choate Director 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Alexandra Muse Ehrlich Director 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gloria Gerace Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paula Lantz Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jo Lauria Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brent Maire Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Raulee Marcus Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Mendez Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donald Pattison Chairman 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Joseph Schreiber II Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cladd Stevens Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joan Takayama-Ogawa Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Toki Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kent Tool Vice Chair-Bd. 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Matthew Taylor Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Georgette Unis Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christy Johnson Exec. 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The Roger and Helen Porter Ceramic Library and various archival holdings.AMOCA's collections are held for public exhibition, education, or research as a public service rather than for financial gain; they are protected, kept unencumbered, cared for, and preserved; and are subject to a policy that requires the proceeds from sales (a rare occasion) of collection items to be used to acquire other items for the collections. Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. AMOCA's 7,000 piece collection is international in scope from 960 A.D. to the present. It includes the works of such well known artists as Peter Voulkos, Paul Soldner, Ken Price, Beatrice Wood and Patti Warashina. Mid-20th Century American vessels and sculpture, Mexican Folk Art, and English pottery are among the collection's strengths. A large portion of the recently acquired German ceramics is now on permanent display. Additional information regarding the collection, including photographs is available on the AMOCA website.To date, AMOCA's collection has been acquired entirely through contributions. The collection is not recognized as an asset in the statement of financial position. Proceeds from any deacessions or insurance recoveries are required to be used to purchase other works of ceramic art. Each work or art is inventoried and cared for. Activities verifying the collections integrity are performed continuously.The Collections furthers its Exempt Purpose as follows:AMOCA makes its collection meaningful and attractive to a broad audience by presenting and interpreting the works of art through educational programs, special exhibitions, publications, conservation and research. AMOCA's Acquisitions Committee applies established criteria when determining whether to accession an object into one of three areas of the collection: 1) The permanent Collection consists of exemplary ceramic objects that are preserved for their historical and educational value. They may be used in exhibitions at AMOCA or lent for exhibitions at other art institutions. 2) The Resource Collection consists of ceramic objects that are more accessible for study or for inclusion in AMOCA's outreach programs. The objects may be available for hands-on study. 3) The library Collection consists of books, catalogs, magazines, archival materials, and other documentation related to AMOCA's collection and to the history of ceramic art. false false false false false false false false false false Christy Johnson Exec. Dir. & Curator 75000 75000 X 18 50950 Appraisal 2 false true false Part I, Line 33, Revenues Not Reported Donated art work consisting of approximately 18 pieces of ceramic art were donated and appraised during 2013. The organization pursuant to SFAS 116 has elected to not capitalize it's collections. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The 990 is distributed to the entire Board of Directors to review and comment before the returns are filed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection Available upon request from the organization and via other organizations such as Guidestar. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Available upon request and on third party websites. Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases Correction of prior period mortgage balance due to posting . = -$58526