Friends Of The Museum

The Friends Inc. have quarterly general meetings held on the first weekend of February, May, August and November, at the Museum 76 Albury St. Holbrook, starting at 2.00pm on the Saturday.

The format of the meetings are, introduction, general business, show and tell, identification of mystery pieces, best from your collection and afternoon tea.

The show and tell segment gives you the opportunity to show no more than 5 pieces from the one potters/potteries from your collection you feel others should know about. The mystery piece segment gives you the chance to have one mystery piece from your collection identify (hopefully). In the best from your collection segment, you can show one nice piece from your collection, that will be judged (by all) to be the best piece at that meeting. This piece, if the owner is agreeable, will go on display in the Museum in a special cabinet with its information and owners name until the next meeting.

No one will be permitted to handle any of your pottery pieces at the meetings without your consent. After the meeting we all get together for dinner at one of the local restaurants. Sunday morning the Museum is open to members at 8.00am for the opportunity to spend time in the display area, have morning tea, and then at your leisure, you can head for home.

The objects of the Association are:
(a) to use its influence in assisting the development of the National Museum of Australian Pottery,
(b) to promote amongst its members the study and a greater knowledge of 19th and 20th century Australian Pottery,
(c) to foster interchange of information among members by discussions, lectures, readings, exhibitions, excursions and social activities,
(d) to increase the availability of the educational resources of the National Museum of Australian Pottery to the community,
(e) to maintain association between the National Museum of Australian Pottery and the community by encouraging a greater understanding of the purpose and functions of the National Museum of Australian Pottery,
(f) to promote the compilation of historical records,
(g) to acquire either by purchase, donation, bequeath or otherwise and preserve for the Association, Australian pottery, books, manuscripts, newspapers, records, medals, prints, pictures, photographs and relics of any description that may be considered to have a bearing on Australian Pottery,
(h) to use its influence to secure the preservation of places, factories, homes and buildings of historical interest to the Australian Pottery industry,
(i) to print, publish and circulate such journals, periodicals, books and other literary productions and undertakings as may be conducive to any of the objects of the Association,
(j) to affiliate and co-operate with other societies and institutions having Australian Pottery.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE FRIENDS OF NMAP Inc
◊Free subscription to Potting About
◊Admission to the Museum for the quarterly weekend get-togethers.
◊Admission to the Museum for special exhibitions.
◊Learn about Australian pottery.
◊Meet new and interesting people.
◊Learn new skills.
◊Become a Volunteer guide and cultural ambassador for the NMAP.
◊Volunteers will receive training to help them build up a working knowledge of the collection and the Museum.
◊Attend previews of all special exhibitions.
◊Access to workshops and special events.
◊Have fun!

Geoff, Kerrie and the committee look forward to meeting you and welcoming you as a member of the Friends Inc.

ACCOMMODATION GUIDE
In order of distance from the Museum

To join the Friends of NMAP, please complete the manual application by clicking here