Exhibition
Trailblazer. Rebel. Revolutionary. Discover the story of Edith Heath, founder and designer of Heath Ceramics. Heath transformed the ceramics industry, creating dinnerware from California clay for “Sunday best” and everyday use. Driven by the power of good design, and a commitment to her craft, Heath’s vision continues to live on through her stoneware and tile over 70 years later. Durable, not delicate, simple, yet stylish, Heath Ceramics is an icon of American design.
This is not a traditional ceramics or craft exhibition - it combines historic objects, photographs, documentary video and personal memorabilia to showcase Heath's legacy and story. Do not miss it!
Health and Safety Information
Masks are required while enjoying OMCA's indoor spaces for all visitors ages two and older. Masks are optional outdoors.
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Exhibition Press
- Oakland Musuem celebrates the distinctly Californian, durable beauty of Heath Ceramics - San Francisco Chronicle Datebook, February 19, 2022
- Edith Heath, the rebel ceramist and ‘alchemist’ who redefined the modern home - The Guardian, February 3, 2022
- Bay Area artists and global cultural innovators to be celebrated in 2022 art shows - San Francisco Chronicle Datebook, December 29, 2021
- The Artist's Way: How to look forard and move on in 2022 - East Bay Express, January 5, 2022
- New Year, New Art: What to see in the Bay Area this month - KQED, January 4, 2022
Edith Heath: A Life in Clay is supported in part by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board. Additional support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, California Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
