Company Profile
Archie Bray Foundation
Company Overview
The Bray believes that excellence in ceramics is achieved through promoting and practicing inclusion, equity, and diversity. A full representation of thought, education, geography, culture, identity and life experiences, all lead to the ability to create thought provoking and important work. When unique perspectives and experiences are shared and embraced, everyone gains.
To create an environment that allows full opportunity for employees, resident artists, and all participants to enjoy and benefit from its programs, The Bray is committed to equity, inclusivity, and belonging in all aspects of its operation. The Bray’s core values are strengthened by a wide representation of talented, experienced, committed artists; engaged, knowledgeable staff and board of directors; and the active participation of all members of The Bray community in its programs.
The Bray is committed to opening access, opportunity, and advancement to people from groups that have been under-represented in terms of employment, recognition, funding, and institutional support. This requires The Bray to consider and remove systemic barriers that make participation in its programs difficult for any group or individual. We are also evaluating and implementing ways to expand the processes, activities, and decision/policy making in ways that ensure equal access to opportunities and resources. The Bray has begun to put into action a series of steps that will implement our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are found in The Bray Strategic Plan. We will continue to engage in a dynamic strategic planning process that will regularly review and improve the action steps taken and will work to spread its programs to those communities that have historically lacked access and participation in the arts.
Company History
Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts (The Bray) was founded at the foothills of the Montana Rockies in 1951 by entrepreneur, brickmaker, and avid arts patron Archie Bray, who intended it to be a place to “make available for all who are seriously interested in the ceramic arts, a fine place to work.” The primary mission is to provide an environment and connection with other serious artists that stimulates creative work in ceramics.
Located on the site of the former Western Clay Manufacturing Company, the 26-acre historic brickyard campus has more than 17 buildings, including a 12,000-square-foot resident artist studio facility, an education and outreach facility, multiple sales and exhibition galleries, administrative offices, and a facility for ceramic retail and manufacturing. The property is open to artists, students, gallery visitors, and ceramic supply customers, as well as the general public for classes, gallery visits, retail activity, self-guided tours, and structured group visits.
Benefits
Vacation and Sick time are rolled together into Paid Time Off (PTO) packages.