TRCR 559: Wayne Higby and Benjamin Evans on Alfred ceramic history

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Wayne Higby and Benjamin Evans co-curated the retrospective History: A Legacy in Motion, which showcases twenty-six artists that have taught ceramics at Alfred University since its founding in 1900. In our interview we talk about Charles Binns and the early days of Alfred ceramics, as well as the contributions the school and its faculty have made to the development of studio ceramics in America. Higby taught ceramics at Alfred for more than five decades and was the Director and Principal Curator of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum that was completed in 2014. Evans now directs the museum, which fulfills its mission through rotating exhibitions and stewardship of a vast ceramic collection. (Photos: Ben Evans and Carole Volpe) ceramicsmuseum.alfred.edu Stream this episode in your browser.