TOPICAL DISCUSSIONS / NCECA CONNECTIONS
Call for Group Leaders of 2012
Topical Discussions and NCECA Connections
THEME: On the Edge - Seattle, as well as the entire Puget Sound region, is located in a unique geographical position; on the EDGE of the country and on the EDGE of the Pacific Rim. From this location ON THE EDGE, quite naturally, we have a broad perspective on objects, places and issues, and see great distances. We thrive on the intersection of old and new worlds. And we respect distant and historic cultures…Asian, Pacific, Native American, and all of our neighbors in North America. Most of all we appreciate how they have influenced our contemporary ceramic practices.
Through creative stretching, we also visit the EDGE of our imagination and appreciate the artistic use of clay in dynamic new ways. Even EDGY ways…often on the EDGE…sometimes with rough EDGES.
NCECA is seeking a diverse group of leaders from its membership that will appeal to our conference attendees. Students (Undergraduate, Post-Bac, Graduate), Studio Artists, Educators (K-12, Community College, University), Gallerists, Curators, etc. are all encouraged to apply!
Topical Discussions
Leaders of Topical Discussions should propose the topic for discussion and provide a brief introduction to that topic. The Topical Discussion format takes place in a roundtable format. Topics should be developed to appeal to others and promote an informal group discussion. Topical Discussion leaders might expect to take questions from the attendees.
NCECA Connections
As a discussion leader of NCECA Connections, you will initiate and promote a lively conversation amongst attendees! Group Leaders will act as moderators of the discussion and ensure that all attendees have a chance for participation. NCECA Connections aims to bring together participants and promotes sharing of ideas, techniques and practices.
Additional Details
Sessions are 1 hour in length. Proposed topics and discussions should utilize the time allotted.
Presenters should create proposals that are not dependent upon technology (i.e. projectors and laptops will not be available).
Proposals related to the Conference Theme of “ON THE EDGE” will receive preference.
Proposal descriptions should be 200-400 words. Please also supply a 50 word description for the Program Guide.
A jury will review proposals.
Compensation: No honorarium, conference pass or other compensation is provided for services
Complete the online Proposal Application for consideration.
CLICK HERE to submit your entry for Topical Discussions and NCECA Connections at the 2012 Seattle Conference. Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2011, 11:59pm MST
If you have questions about leading either a Topical Discussion or NCECA Connection group, contact:
Rhonda Willers, Director-at-Large, NCECA
info@rhondawillers.com
For technical assistance contact jonathan@nceca.net or kate@nceca.net
Topical Discussions and NCECA Connections for 2011 Tampa/St. Pete Conference is archived HERE
Topical Discussions and NCECA Connections for 2010 Philadelphia Conference is archived HERE