The mission of the North Carolina Pottery Center is to promote public awareness and appreciation of the history, heritage, and ongoing tradition of pottery making in North Carolina through educational programs, public services, collection and preservation, and research and documentation.
- Interprets the history and technology of pottery-making in North Carolina through exhibits and educational programming
- Acquaints visitors with the locations and offerings of pottery shops around the state
- Preserves a collection of North Carolina pottery and related artifacts
- Sponsors research pertaining to the history of pottery making in this state
