Founders Honored by TCNA
03/10/10 16:13 Filed in: Special Features
A library and research facility is open to the public by appointment in Healdsburg, California. The Archives, estimated at over 20,000 items, contain rare and current books, magazines, bulletins, catalogs and a vast assortment of photocopies, as well as slides, photographs, drawings, blueprints and old tile company records. The Foundation also maintains a Collection of both historic and contemporary tiles, numbering in the thousands, all of which have been donated, entrusted to Tile Heritage for posterity.
The award itself was produced by Motawi Tileworks of Ann Arbor, Michigan, an 8 x 12 tile depicting a geometric design reminiscent of Louis Sullivan above the personalized, raised citation.
Eric Astrachan, Executive Director of TCNA, in presenting the award remarked, Preserving and documenting our industry’s past is a noble quest and a daunting task. Joe and Sheila have worked unceasingly to make us aware of our rich tile history and the contemporary artists creating magnificent tiles today. Through their discoveries and their educational efforts, we are all enriched. A quote from Sheila found in Ceramic Tile in 20th Century America best describes their passion:
"From the earliest times, ceramic tiles have provided a wonderful way to embrace the earth’s enduring beauty. Tiles serve as imprints of the past and the present: they embody a significant part of our cultural art."
The award itself was produced by Motawi Tileworks of Ann Arbor, Michigan, an 8 x 12 tile depicting a geometric design reminiscent of Louis Sullivan above the personalized, raised citation.
Eric Astrachan, Executive Director of TCNA, in presenting the award remarked, Preserving and documenting our industry’s past is a noble quest and a daunting task. Joe and Sheila have worked unceasingly to make us aware of our rich tile history and the contemporary artists creating magnificent tiles today. Through their discoveries and their educational efforts, we are all enriched. A quote from Sheila found in Ceramic Tile in 20th Century America best describes their passion:
"From the earliest times, ceramic tiles have provided a wonderful way to embrace the earth’s enduring beauty. Tiles serve as imprints of the past and the present: they embody a significant part of our cultural art."