Art Gallery Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts

Address

2915 Country Club Avenue
Helena, MT 59602 View on Map Own or manage this business?

Website http://archiebray.org Email archiebray@archiebray.org Phone 406-443-3502

Overview Service & Activities

About Over sixty years ago, Archie Bray, Sr. founded what is known as the Pottery on the grounds of his brickyard, the Western Clay Manufacturing Company. Dedicated to the enrichment of the ceramic arts and providing an atmosphere of creative excellence for ceramic artists since 1951. Ceramic artists from around the world travel to Helena to work and study as they enrich their creative and artistic talents. Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on the western edge of Helena, the Foundation would "make available for all who are seriously interested in the ceramic arts, a fine place to work," Bray once said. In 1985, Bray was named to the National Register of Historic Places 100 years after the Western Clay Manufacturing Company was purchased by Helena brew master Nicholas Kessler, whose namesake brewery used natural springs adjacent to the clay works. Archie Bray, Jr. ran the clay business after his father's death in 1931. A prominent local art patron, Bray died in 1953, only two years after founding the non-profit Archie Bray Foundation. More than 600 artists have worked at the Bray over the years. The Bray sells pottery and sculpture, and also offers classes, workshops and exhibitions for the public. Discover through a self-guided tour the traditional and contemporary pottery, ceramics and sculpture. Please call or visit our website for tours and additional information.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 2915 Country Club Avenue
Helena, MT 59602

CONTACT 406-443-3502

FAX 406-443-0934

Details

SEASON All Year

HOURS September - May Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm June - August include Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

PAYMENT METHODS American Express, Cash, Master Card, Personal Check (In State), Personal Check (Out Of State), Travelers Checks, Visa

RESERVATIONS Walk-Ins Welcome

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Archie Bray Foundation is located at 2915 Country Club Avenue, just west of Spring Meadow Lake and three miles from downtown Helena. Open to the public 7 days a week.

SERVICES Books Childrens Activities Gift Shop Handicapped Accessible Instruction Maps Merchandise Parking Picnic Tables Public Restroom Store Tour Unescorted Tour