Healdsburg, Ca. — The Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) is beginning a critical new chapter in its mission to protect and preserve the history of the American tile industry. Karim Motawi joins THF founders Joe Taylor and Sheila Menzies as Executive Director of Development for the non-profit. Motawi brings to the organization his passion for ceramic tile and vast industry knowledge. He is tasked with increasing outreach and education, new program development, fundraising and preservation initiatives.
Motawi is a 33- year tile industry veteran who has worked at making, designing, and selling tile for several art tile-focused companies, as well as serving on the board of directors and teaching tile making at the non-profit Ann Arbor Art Center. His enthusiasm, initiative, and knowledge have mads him a valued partner with industry groups such as the Tile Council of North America, and he is a long-time volunteer and supporter of THF.
The tile industry is being asked to further support Tile Heritage initiatives that will be made possible through Motawi’s engagement, especially those that promote an appreciation of ceramic surfaces and the people and companies that make, sell and install them.
Individual and industry support for THF made possible 38 years of conservation and education. Join industry leaders by supporting the special funding campaign for the future of the Tile Heritage Foundation and propel THF to new opportunities to serve and promote the industry. With the backing of dedicated support, THF is poised for an active period of growth while maintaining its core mission of preserving and promoting the history of the American tile industry and important tile surfaces.
Contribute here* by December 31, 2025 to support the present and future path of the Tile Heritage Foundation.
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About the Tile Heritage Foundation
The Tile Heritage Foundation, founded in 1987 as a nonprofit charitable organization, is dedicated to promoting an awareness and appreciation of ceramic surfaces in the United States. The Foundation serves the need for a historical perspective regarding all ceramic surfacing materials, both past and present. In addition to aiding in the education of the public about the rich and varied history of tile, the organization is a major voice in the preservation of existing installations of rare and unusual ceramic surfaces while enhancing the visibility of contemporary tile work as well.
