The mandate of the Potters Guild of BC is to:

• support the needs and aspirations of studio potters and clay artists
• educate its membership and the public about the history, technology and artistry of the ceramic arts
• identify and encourage new talent
• promote awareness and appreciation of the ceramic arts to the general public

To further its mission, the Guild

• owns and operates the Gallery of BC Ceramics
• sponsors and arranges exhibitions
• organizes workshops, seminars and symposia
• manages a library of books, tapes and journals for use by the membership and the general public
• produces a monthly newsletter
• coordinates two annual clay sales
• holds regular fundraising events open to the public