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The Manning Collection

This collection of folk art is part of the lifelong passion of Larry Manning, an accomplished artist and art instructor for over 50 years, some of his education and history in the arts is as follows:

Pensacola Junior College art studies

Florida State University art major - Master's Degree

University of West Florida - art instructor

University of Mississippi Master's of Fine Arts in ceramics

Jefferson Davis College department head - 27 years

Pensacola State College adjunct professor for 15 years teaching ceramics, two-dimensional design, art history and

art for the non-major

Founded the Alabama Clay Conference

Established The Majic Kiln Pottery in Pace, Florida

Larry is currently a full-time artist, potter, lecturer and art judge whose work is collected both locally and internationally. We are honored to offer these pieces from his personal collection.