MAPA is dedicated to preserving, collecting, and fostering an appreciation for American Porcelain Art THE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN PORCELAIN ART("MAPA") WILL RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND FROM OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES. MAPA WILL ALSO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM RICHARD A. BARONE AND POSSIBLY OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BARONE FAMILY BUT A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS SUPPORT WILL COME FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER CHARITIES. MAPA WILL OPERATE A MUSEUM FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1. TO DISPLAY AND PROMOTE THE INTEREST AND STUDY OF AMERICAN PORCELAIN ART. 2. PROVIDE AND FACILITATE THE STUDY AND ACCUMULATION OF HISTORICAL DATA REGARDING AMERICAN PORCELAIN ART. 3. MAINTAIN A PUBLIC MUSEUM AND LIBRARY REGARDING AMERICAN PORCELAIN ART. 4. CONDUCT PUBLIC CAMPAIGNS OR PRIVATE SOLICITATION FOR CASH CONTRIBUTIONS AND FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ART BY GIFT OR DEVISE. 5. OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE CORPORATION AS A PUBLIC CHARITABLE INSTITUTION, ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY NOT FOR-PROFIT AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND ART RELATED EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.