2008 Exhibitions and Shuttle Bus Tour information.

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Our Exhibitions

The goal of the NCECA Exhibitions program is to serve our members and the public by producing and facilitating high quality exhibitions that encompass the full spectrum of ceramic art. To increase public awareness and appreciation of the ceramic arts, as well as further critical investigation and dialog, NCECA sponsors two exhibitions in conjunction with each annual conference. Exhibitions are a vital part of our annual conferences and an important element in the NCECA mission to advance and promote the ceramic arts.

CONCURRENT EXHIBITION PROPOSALS AND ADVISORIES

Exhibitions for 2010 Philadelphia.  October 1, 2008 will be the deadline for on-line proposals for the Philadelphia community Concurrent, Independent Exhibitions juried by NCECA.  We encourage you to use this summer to develop a concept for an exhibition and gather the artists' resumes and images of their artwork you will need to submit your proposal next fall.(Look for the new NCECA website to launch early September 08.)  As obtaining venues in Philadelphia is quite competitive, we encourage proposals to be of the highest quality in concept and artistic quality.

Guidelines for Exhibition Proposals
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Guidelines for Digital Image Submissions
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Best Practices for Artists Participating in Exhibitions
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The NCECA Clay National Biennial Exhibition
Held in odd-numbered years, the Clay National Biennial Exhibition is the premier national juried exhibition for the ceramic arts. It is open to all U.S. artists and to International NCECA members. The Clay National Call for Entries is distributed in conference registration packets the year prior to the exhibition. The entry form may also be requested from the NCECA office or downloaded from this website. Entry in the Clay National is free to NCECA members.

The NCECA Invitational

Held in even-numbered years, the Invitational is a curated exhibition that explores the theme of the NCECA Annual Conference.  The show will contain work that is either juried or invited in. A color catalogue accompanies the show containing artists' biographies and essays on their artwork.

The NCECA Regional Student Juried Exhibition
Held annually, this exhibition showcases undergraduate and graduate work from the region surrounding the conference host state. Entry information is sent to schools and to teacher and student NCECA members in the designated region at the start of the fall semester. The prospectus may also be requested from the NCECA office or downloaded from this website.

The Clay National and Invitational are administered by the NCECA Exhibitions Director. The RSJE is coordinated by the Student Director-At-Large.

NCECA Special Exhibitions
The NCECA Exhibitions program also features sponsorship or co-sponsorship of special exhibitions that further the goals of the Council.

NCECA GENERAL SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Clay National Biennial Exhibition Instructions


RSJE Instructions
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