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Many thanks to the many collectors and visitors who have graced the portals of The Pottery in 2007-2008! Many were made aware of Otto's work because of the excellent articles and photos of three periodicals.

The first article was in the October issue of 805 Living. Editor Lynn Andujar makes sure her readers are informed of various topics and people living within the 805 area code. Writer Anthony Head captured the essence of Otto, and the photos by Gary Moss, displayed on the yellow background brought many to the studio with magazine in-hand to view or buy a pot and get Otto's autograph.

In November and December 2007, writer Telle Rlikonen and photographer Peter Stone collaborated for a Finnish magazine, Suomen Kuvalehti which is comaprable to Time Magazine. Telle translated the Finnish article into English so that we could distribute them to our collectors! We have had so many Finnish people visiting or calling us to place an order from the internet gallery. We are pleased to introduce you to Pekka, who is known for his Finnish documentaries. He is currently shooting and gathering and editing footage from niece Helen Heino for a proposed Finnish documentary.

Just out is the June issue of Cowboys and Indians magazine. Emily Sachar's extensive interview adds more insight about our favorite artisan. Helen Heino is given photo credits. We have signed copies of the magazine at the studio.

The Latest News & Press

Otto has been finalizing several events for 2008 and 2009…and we will keep you abreast of dates, venues and possible changes.

--- NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2008!!! ---

"Master Craftsman Otto Heino and Moderator Gerard O’Brien Added to Panel Discussion in September
California Craft Legends Otto Heino and Sam Maloof to share centerstage for the first time at Bonhams & Butterfields

Bonhams & Butterfields is pleased to announce the participation of Master Craftsman Otto Heino and moderator Gerard O’Brien of Reform Gallery, Los Angeles to the September 18, 2008 panel discussion “Masters and Apprentices in the Studio Craft Movement.” The program will highlight the West Coast studio craft movement and explore the apprenticeship system employed in America, while featuring a rare opportunity to interact with the living legends Otto Heino and Sam Maloof..."

Follow these links to read more from the press release (below) and download the invitation to the event (at right).

Reservations are required as space is limited. For more infomation about the Bonhams and Butterfield event, please click on the turquoise pot above or see:

http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/publicSite.r?sContinent=USA&screen=20thCenturyDecoUSA

Otto will be exhibiting in the College of the Sequoias Art Gallery from September 2 – 25, 2008. They have tentatively set the reception date for September 11, 2008. Please plan to join us for this exhibition. For further information you may contact Allyson Sullivan, Art Gallery Curator, or visit their website at www.cos.edu and select Divisions and Programs in the Featured Links section and then select Art. Or you may call The Pottery at 805.646.3393. Otto looks forward to seeing you there!

May 15, 2009, Otto will attend the Lifetime Achievement Award exhibition in Concord, New Hampshire at the N.H. Craftsmen’s headquarters. Otto received the Lifetime Achievement award in May, 2007, at the League’s Gala. His sister, Olga Heino, accepted the honor on his behalf because Otto had a show at AMOCA in Pomona.

League of NH Craftsmen,"Craft Connections" featured front page article and his scholarship fund. We are pleased that the first scholarship is to go to a ceramist in Littleton, NH, as they open their new studio as an extension of their gallery, next month. In addition, Uncle Otto has sent them a potter's wheel !! Managers, Michele and Beth came the furthest distance last August to meet us at Hanover at that gallery, when Uncle Otto was the featured artist for their Traveling Exhibition for 2006!!

Otto has donated three yellow pieces that will be auctioned by Bonham & Butterfields on September 22, 2008; the monies generated from the auction on these three vessels will go to the Vivika and Otto Heino Scholarship Fund in New Hampshire for theLeague of NH Craftsmen.

Read all About It

The Los Angeles Times recently interviewed, photographed, and videotaped Otto for a feature article in the Home Section of the newspaper. It has just been released:

June 26 2008

The Timeless Ceramics of Otto Heino

The Ojai ceramist was at the heart of the 1950s studio movement. Now, six decades later, a new generation is drawn to his earthy, organic pieces with their distinctive forms and glazes.

By David A. Keeps
Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

The first in a yearlong series profiling California's living legends of midcentury design.

The complete article and video can be viewed at:
http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-heino26-2008jun26,0,3266453.story