2021
Shards 'n Snippets Fall 2021
25/12/21 16:16 Filed in: Shard 'n Snippets
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Tile Heritage End-of-Year Exhibition & Sale & Direct Contributions event to "Match $10,000 in Grant Funds" engendered $12,500 in support for the ongoing ARCHIVES PROJECT! Thank You!
We extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the supportive participating artists who agreed to share 50% of Exhibition Sales with THF! In addition, we thank our dedicated Board of Directors, Staff, Volunteers, Sponsors, Members & Advocates for their AWESOME SUPPORT all year LONG!
TILE HERITAGE APPRECIATES ALL OF IT'S SPONSORS MEMBERS & ADVOCATES!
Doty Research Grant
10/12/21 18:10 Filed in: Doty Research Grant
Enhance the DOTY RESEARCH GRANT FUND with your support today. DONATE! … thank you!
APPLY!
THE DOTY RESEARCH GRANT was established in 1992 to stimulate research in the field of ceramic history and conservation. The Grant has been named in honor of Riley Doty, a tile setter, collector and historian, who has dedicated much of his life in recent years to primary research. His willingness to share his knowledge and information with others, freely and openly, has been a continuing source of inspiration.
Grants range from $500 to $5000 for any qualified individual who wishes to engage in primary research or in a preservation endeavor for the enhancement and protection of ceramic surfaces in the United States. Thus far more than $30,000 has been granted.
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APPLY!
THE DOTY RESEARCH GRANT was established in 1992 to stimulate research in the field of ceramic history and conservation. The Grant has been named in honor of Riley Doty, a tile setter, collector and historian, who has dedicated much of his life in recent years to primary research. His willingness to share his knowledge and information with others, freely and openly, has been a continuing source of inspiration.
Grants range from $500 to $5000 for any qualified individual who wishes to engage in primary research or in a preservation endeavor for the enhancement and protection of ceramic surfaces in the United States. Thus far more than $30,000 has been granted.
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Shards 'n Snippets Summer 2021
15/10/21 14:47 Filed in: Shards 'n Snippets
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TWO (2) DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! DEADLINE APPROACHING OCT. 30th!
CORRECTION! Registration allows THREE (3) PIECES for $35 entry Fee! CALL-FOR-ENTRY
"ART TILE AMERICA 2021
From Sea to Shining Sea"
JURORS for this Exhibition:
Brigid O’Connor, recognized tile designer, fabricator and contemporary tile influencer, & Alfredo Ratinoff, internationally recognized ceramic & mosaic artist and educator. Read the Juror's Statements
PREVIEW - PDF OF ENTRY DETAILS!
DETAILS: Become a SPONSOR of this event!
EXHIBITION HOSTING & PRIZES Sponsors:
$1000 Exhibition "Hosting Sponsor”
Artisan Tile & Marble Company of NJ, Inc.
$500 Exhibition "Promotion Sponsor”
Silverlake Conservation, LLC.
PRIZES:
1. Best in Show: $1000. NS Ceramic, Inc.
2. 2nd Prize: $750. ARTO Brick/California Pavers, Inc.
3. 3rd Prize: $500. ARTO Brick/California Pavers, Inc.
4. Spirit of 21st Century Tile Prize: $500.
Clay Squared to Infinity
5. Tile Heritage Prize: $250. Merola Sales, Co. Inc.
CORRECTION! Registration allows THREE (3) PIECES for $35 entry Fee!
Sale of work during the Exhibition: 50% Artists 50% Tile Heritage
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TO YOUR ADVANTAGE!
Register today!
… a GREAT knowledge base……
New ready-to-use-resources highlighting
the healthy advantages of ceramic tile!
TILE HERITAGE APPRECIATES ALL OF IT'S SPONSORS MEMBERS & ADVOCATES!
VIRTUAL TILE EXHIBITION
02/10/21 18:16 Filed in: Tile History Videos
Calendar/Events/Workshops
04/09/21 18:12 Filed in: Calendar/Events
EVENTS & INTERESTING TIMES AHEAD!
TILE HISTORY evolves every day . . . Tile Heritage Foundation is here to RECORD it!
SEPTEMBER 25-26 2021
EMBRACE AVAILABLE RESOURCES
TO YOUR ADVANTAGE!
Register today for OCT 24-26th
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E-News Spring 2021
31/05/21 12:14 Filed in: E-News
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A BIG SHOUT OUT to ALL contributing ARTISANS as well as BIDDERS during the June GARDEN BOX AUCTION . .THANK YOU!
We are most appreciative of everyones support and involvement. The 5 day online auction generated $4325 in support for Tile Heritage. There were 133 bids placed and there were 31active bidders!
The winners of the Garden Planters have expressed their happiness
to the Contributing Artisans and to Tile Heritage! Thank you all!
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American Tile Industry
26/03/21 11:29 Filed in: This is YOUR archive!
YOU ARE INVITED - Freely OPEN a File!
The Tile Heritage Foundation encourages manufacturers, studios, distributors, dealers, contractors, installers, the design community and other tile-related support industries to establish a THF Archive File where materials related to your company’s history including photography, promotional materials, correspondence and other important items of interest will be kept safe for posterity. Digital images of documented installations are also encouraged.
Contact Tile Heritage E: foundation@tileheritage.org P: 707.431.8453
Embrace YOUR Spot in History!
Tile Heritage exists for one purpose; that is to preserve, protect and archive all aspects of the American Tile Industry – from makers to installers – past and present!. Embrace YOUR spot in history - archive your accomplishments for posterity with Tile Heritage. The Foundations' archive validates the historic & current use of ceramic tile. The organization's archive reflects the accomplishments of the industry!
Contact Tile Heritage E: foundation@tileheritage.org P: 707.431.8453
List your company (free) in the Tile Heritage Resource Directory
The THF Archive File, a Tile Heritage service, is open to the greater tile community - THF members and non-members alike, at no charge. Currently we have over 450 historic tile companies and over 700 files in the Contemporary Archive, which includes manufacturers, studios, dealers and installers. Utilize the free resources of the Tile Heritage Foundation to hold your valuable company records for posterity.
Contact Tile Heritage E: foundation@tileheritage.org P: 707.431.8453
The Tile Heritage Foundation encourages manufacturers, studios, distributors, dealers, contractors, installers, the design community and other tile-related support industries to establish a THF Archive File where materials related to your company’s history including photography, promotional materials, correspondence and other important items of interest will be kept safe for posterity. Digital images of documented installations are also encouraged.
Contact Tile Heritage E: foundation@tileheritage.org P: 707.431.8453
Embrace YOUR Spot in History!
Tile Heritage exists for one purpose; that is to preserve, protect and archive all aspects of the American Tile Industry – from makers to installers – past and present!. Embrace YOUR spot in history - archive your accomplishments for posterity with Tile Heritage. The Foundations' archive validates the historic & current use of ceramic tile. The organization's archive reflects the accomplishments of the industry!
Contact Tile Heritage E: foundation@tileheritage.org P: 707.431.8453
List your company (free) in the Tile Heritage Resource Directory
The THF Archive File, a Tile Heritage service, is open to the greater tile community - THF members and non-members alike, at no charge. Currently we have over 450 historic tile companies and over 700 files in the Contemporary Archive, which includes manufacturers, studios, dealers and installers. Utilize the free resources of the Tile Heritage Foundation to hold your valuable company records for posterity.
Contact Tile Heritage E: foundation@tileheritage.org P: 707.431.8453
TILE HERITAGE APPRECIATES ALL OF IT'S SPONSORS
MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS AND ADVOCATES!
Shards 'n Snippets Winter-Spring 2021
25/03/21 12:16 Filed in: Shards 'n Snippets
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WHAT'S NEW! Full DETAILS coming soon
Online AUCTION Dates: June 1-5 2021
The names of this years GENEROUS & CREATIVE participating tile and mosaic artists will be listed here shortly. Auction items will be previewed from May 20th forward through the auction dates. Once again the garden box cement planters have been generously contributed by Campania International™
UPDATE!
Bucks County Commissioners have approved
the plan for NEW STEWARDSHIP of MPTW!
A final agreement was reached on April 7th 2021 for the Tileworks of Bucks County, a Non-Profit Organization, to steward the working history museum and tile works into the future.
A red-letter day! Katia McGuirk, tile maker and executive director of the Tileworks of Bucks County, outlined her organization's plan for the tileworks during the April 7th presentation. They plan to continue making tile using local wild clay in the traditional Arts & Crafts manner, build a robust marketing plan, and improve tours and add experiences."The tenets of this agreement guarantee that the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works is protected in perpetuity," McGuirk said. "We have adhered to the principals of Bucks County's official Comprehensive Plan."
REGISTER FOR COVERINGS 2021!
July 7-9, in the North Hall of the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL.
Tile Heritage VALUES its SPONSORS!
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Donate to THF!
24/03/21 17:08 Filed in: Donate to THF!
How DID Tile Heritage come to be?
Thirty five years ago, around the first few days of January 1987, Tile Heritage Foundation was conceived . . . .
Want to know more about Tile Heritage? Quick link …CHECK HERE!
Useful Industry-wide Services to connect to: quick PDF link
THANK YOU! . . . Sponsors, Members, Grantors, Advocates and Friends!
We are most appreciative of all your support and financial gifts. Support of Tile Heritage honors the American Tile Community both Past & Present as well as assisting in growing the Publicly Accessible Archives that we protect. Your support strengthens the Foundation!
With our gratitude,
Sheila Menzies & Joe Taylor, THF Staff, Volunteers & Board of Directors
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Support Tile Heritage Archives!
13/03/21 10:11 Filed in: Support Tile Heritage Archives!
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Embrace YOUR Rightful Spot in History!
Tile Heritage exists for one purpose; that is to preserve, protect and archive all aspects of the American Tile Industry – from makers to installers – past and present!
YOU ARE INVITED!
The Tile Heritage Foundation encourages manufacturers, studios, distributors, dealers,
contractors, installers, the design community and other tile-related support industries to establish a THF Archive File where materials related to your company’s history including photography, promotional materials, correspondence and other important items of interest will be kept safe for posterity. Digital images of documented installations are also encouraged.
This THF Archive File, a Tile Heritage service, is open to the greater tile community - THF members and non-members alike, at no charge. Currently we have over 450 historic tile companies and over 700 files in the Contemporary Archive, which includes manufacturers, studios, dealers and installers. Utilize the free resources of the Tile Heritage Foundation to hold your valuable company records for posterity.
TILE HERITAGE APPRECIATES ALL OF IT'S SPONSORS
MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS AND ADVOCATES!