Purpose, People + the Environment

Diversity

We welcome tile dreamers from all walks of life, of all cultures, abilities, race, religions, gender, and sexual orientation, and our workforce reflects it. Our understanding of Art is informed by our life experiences. Personal perspective is dynamic and changing, the more we interact with new ideas and different points of view the broader our understanding becomes. Having a diverse and inclusive work force enriches our team and our art.

Growth Paths

At Pratt + Larson, we create pathways for our team to continue honing their craft and developing as professionals. We offer long-term careers for our employees and are honored to work alongside teammates who have been here for decades.

Community

We’re proud to be a part of a thriving community of artists, ceramicists, tile makers, designers, dealers, and installers. We are members of the following organizations:

• National Kitchen and Bath Association
• NW Society of Interior Designers
• National Tile Contractors Association
• Tile Council of North America
• Source
• Tile Heritage Foundation

And as an extension of our gratitude, we have supported these additional organizations through charitable donations or sponsorships:

• AHC Architectural Heritage Center
• Restore Oregon
• Portland Made

We also support local partners and fellow small businesses wherever possible. Our clay is locally processed and delivered by Georgie’s Ceramic and Clay in Portland, and much of our glaze materials are sourced through F&M Ceramics in Pomona, California.

Human Rights

We take our responsibility as a community leader seriously, and try to use our voice for good wherever we can. Each month we make a donation or contribution to a different cause submitted by members of our team. Get to know some of the organizations we supported in 2020:

• Black Artists and Designers Guild Education Fund “to combat the lack of representation of Black talent and culture in the design industry”.
• The Black Resilience Fund “to foster healing and resilience in our community by providing immediate resources to Black Portlanders”.
• Friendly House to “connect people of all ages and backgrounds through quality educational, recreational and other life-sustaining services”
• p:ear to “build positive relationships with homeless youth through education, art and recreation”
• Doernbecher Children’s Hospital “to ensure that the children of our region receive the best medical care available”