Collectors Perspective

Collector's to Speak at Public Program - First in "Perspective Series"
Crafted to Perfection: The Nancy & Alan Cameros Collection of Southwestern Pottery

JANUARY 14, 2008

CORNING, NY - In connection with the Rockwell Museum of Western Art's current special exhibition, Crafted to Perfection: The Nancy and Alan Cameros Collection of Southwestern Pottery, collector's Nancy and Alan Cameros will give a public talk on Wednesday, January 23 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the in-depth presentation and discussion. Refreshments will be served immediately following the presentation. Members are FREE and not-yet-members pay only $6.50. Students are admitted for $5.50. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 607.974.2333 or by email at nicholsa@rockwellmuseum.org.

For over 20 years, Rochester's Nancy and Alan Cameros have researched and collected exceptional Native American pottery by the finest contemporary and historical artists of the Southwest. Today that collection has grown to over 200 works of art. It is the Rockwell Museum of Western Art's distinct honor to host more than 100 of these pieces in a never-before-seen public exhibition. Crafted to Perfection: The Nancy & Alan Cameros Collection of Southwestern Pottery is on display at the Museum through May 18, 2008.

The Cameroses began collecting in the early 1980s when Alan's position as chairman of the Museum Trustee Association took him to Santa Fe to scout the location for the association's national conference. Already glass enthusiasts and collectors, they eagerly purchased what Nancy calls "a pretty souvenir". Though this initial pot was mass-produced for tourists, it inspired an enduring interest in the craft and culture of the Southwest.

During years of annual excursions, Nancy and Alan acquired museum-quality pottery, while simultaneously forming lifelong friendships with the artists. From early works by famed matriarchs of the craft to cutting-edge pottery by its most contemporary disciples, the collection is a testament to both the creativity of generations of potters and to the impeccable taste and passion of its collectors. It truly is a collection that has been crafted to perfection.

The Rockwell Museum is honored to debut this extraordinary exhibition.

Look for other programs in the Perspective Series

February 20, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. - The Curator's Perspective: Sheila K. Hoffman
April 1 & 8 - The Potter's Perspective: Pottery Class with Linda Huey
TBD - The Gallery Perspective: Charles King, King Galleries of Scottsdale

Exhibition Catalog

With the support of Nancy and Alan Cameros, the Rockwell Museum of Western Art's Curator of Collections, Sheila K. Hoffman developed an exhibition catalogue to accompany the collection and public exhibition. The nearly 200 page hard-bound exhibition catalogue is available for purchase in the Rockwell Museum of Western Art Trading Post.

About the Rockwell Museum of Western Art

Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Rockwell Museum of Western Art is located in the center of the Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York Sate and in the heart of Corning's Gaffer District. The Museum is open to the public seven days a week; hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Membership to the Museum includes yearlong free admission.