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Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
Overview
Service & Activities
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
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.
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