Call For Ceramic Artists from The Society for Contemporary Craft, 2013

from the Society for Contemporary Craft:

Attention All Ceramics Artists!

SCC is now accepting applications for our Raphael Prize Exhibition. All finalists to be included in exhibition at SCC. Winner receives $5,000, video profile and feature exhibition.

In 1997, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Society for Contemporary Craft, a $5,000 prize for excellence in the field of contemporary craft was established.  The biennial award is given in conjunction with a catalogue, juried exhibition at SCC, and video profile. This opportunity is funded by the daughters of Elizabeth R. Raphael, the founder of SCC and a nationally known figure in the contemporary art scene for many decades.

Each year a different craft material is chosen to define the exhibition. This year (2013) explores clay. The overall theme for each iteration is “Transformation.” 

Applications can be downloaded on SCC's Website. 

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JUNE 14, 2013

Past winners and video profiles can be seen on SCC's website. 

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SunKoo Yuh

Memory of Pikesville 

34 x 29 x 26 in.   

2003 Raphael Prize Winner in Ceramics

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Unsmoke Art Space Braddock PA: The Ceramic Water Filter Receptacle Show

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Unsmoke Art Space, the Braddock Mayor’s Office, and the Water Filter Project of the Braddock Carnegie Library, invite you to an upcoming event and exhibition at the Unsmoke gallery.

1137 Braddock Ave.Braddock, PA 15104

Here’s a brief description: The Ceramic Water Filter Receptacle Show: After Hurricane Mitch devastated much of Central America, Ron Rivera, the international coordinator for Potter’s for Peace, developed the ceramic water filter to help relieve the problems in Nicaragua. In many countries where the water filter is produced, local potters make artisan ceramic vessels as receptacles. In an effort to promote the water filter and gain greater recognition of the viability of this simple, life-saving design, members of the Slippery Rock University Potter’s Guild organized the first Potter’s for Peace water filter receptacle show.An exhibition of artisanal ceramic receptacles was mounted in Slippery Rock in November of 2005. The show traveled to West Virginia, then North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas and Missouri. At each venue, more ceramic artists joined and contributed pieces. Some of the water filter receptacles to be displayed at the Unsmoke Gallery were first exhibited in Pittsburgh during the NCECA Conference. New work has been added and afterwards the pieces will be shipped to Phoenix and continue to travel on the West Coast.The filter is made by pressing a mixture of clay and sawdust into a flower pot shape. When it is fired, the sawdust is burned away, leaving numerous holes to allow water to pass through the permeable walls. The filter is then impregnated with nano-particles of silver that act as an antimicrobial agent. The receptacles on display are the crafted vessels in which the filter sits.The Braddock exhibition will serve as a launch point for the pottery shop in the original Carnegie Library in Braddock. Currently, Jeff Swartz, an AmeriCorps volunteer, is the director of the first filter production facility in North America. The objective is to make the Braddock Pot Shop and the facility at Slippery Rock University a training center for water filter technicians.Flier for show and opening event attached.Please come out to see these beautiful ceramic pieces!

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Clay Place: Tile Show in Carnegie PA Kurt Shaw Review

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'Tile Show' at The Clay Place in Carnegie raises the bar on ceramics. Kurt
Shaw Pittsburgh Tribune Review

Tile Show: August 8 - September 20, 2008

The Clay Place

1 Walnut Street, Suite #2 Carnegie, PA 15106

Telephone (412) 276-3260 / Fax (412) 276-3250

Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 AM – 5 PM and by appointment.

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RMU Media Arts Gallery, New Downtown Pittsburgh Art Gallery, Robert Morris University

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New RMU Media Arts Gallery Opens with "Brit by Brit"

Moon Township, Pa., March 12, 2008 - The Robert Morris University (RMU) Media Arts Gallery will present "Brit by Brit - Contemporary Ceramics by Rod Bugg and Stephen Dixon" from March 19 through April 19. The opening reception is set for Thursday, March 20, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

"Brit by Brit" is the inaugural exhibition in the gallery's new location at the RMU building at 600 Fifth Ave. in downtown Pittsburgh. It is free and open to the public.

Rod Bugg is the former principal of the Wimbledon School of Art and was the chair of the United Kingdom Higher Education Funding Council. His recent work focuses primarily on sculpture in clay and related drawings, which also will be featured at the RMU exhibition.

Stephen Dixon currently is a professorial research fellow in contemporary crafts at Manchester Metropolitan University, investigating political narrative and the contemporary printed image in ceramics. His work at "Brit by Brit" is supported in part by the British Council.

"Brit by Brit" is a study in contrasts. Bugg's floor and wall-based modular ceramic sculptures reflect a minimalist aesthetic that is influenced by Italian landscapes, based on Bugg's frequent visits to that country. Dixon, on the other hand, uses traditional ceramic forms such as plates and pots to convey politically charged social commentary.

"The exhibition will highlight the new Media Arts Gallery, which was designed by Edge Studio, as one of the most exciting public spaces in downtown Pittsburgh and one of the best in the region for seeing art in all its forms," said Timothy Hadfield, head of the Department of Media Arts at RMU.

The exhibition coincides with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts 42nd Annual Conference, which takes places March 19-22 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. The exhibition will have extended hours those days, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
From March 24 through April 19, the exhibition will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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La Vie Gallery: Natural Distortions, Reception Tonight Saturday March 22, 7 - 11PM

La Vie Gallery: Natural Distortions, Reception Tonight Saturday March 22, 7 - 11PM. food, drinks, and music!

featuring work by Gabe Felice, Eric Stern, Thommy Conroy, David Grim, Tommy Bones, James Maszle, David Montano, Renee Ruth Ickes, Rob Katkowski, Melissa Kuntz, Craig Kirby, Elina Malkin, Ben Kehoe, Adam Zacherl, Ladyboy and Josh Welsh.

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Tomas Schneider's Art at the Penn Ave Ellis Armory Pittsburgh

I was blown away by the work of Tomas Schneider which is at the Penn Ave Armory (aka Ellis Armory) and can be seen today and tomorrow at that location. Penn Ave Armory is located between Ellis School in Shadyside and the former Reizenstein Middle School (you can access it from Penn Ave). The work in particular which spoke to me is located here at his website http://schneiderworks.com/3Dwork.html but you really have to see it in it's 3 D form.

Another gem from the Pittsburgh NCECA art conference.

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Pitsburgh Art Events tonight! Thursday March 22 2008

Pittsburgh NCECA related art openings happening today Thursday March 20, 2008and remember the main guide for all exhibits is here:



http://pittsburghgalleries.blogspot.com/2008/03/nceca-pittsburgh-art-events-pgh-main.html


Thursday March 20,2008


Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 6300 Fifth Avenue, 412-361-0873. Reception Mar 20, 5:00-8:00p.m. Receptions for 3 art exhibits at The Marshall Building (big yellow bldg): · NCECA Regional Student Juried Exhibiton, · Material Translations: Pinch, Coil, Slab, and · Earth and Fire (Associated Artists of Pittsburgh). and in the Scaife Building: Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m for · BackTalk New works from emerging Canadian artists.


Borelli Edwards Gallery, 3583 Butler Street, 412-687-2616. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-9:00p.m. Lawrenceville. · Cleveland Institute of Art Ceramics Program: 1978-2008 and · Composite: Works by Ohio University Faculty and Graduate Students.


Penn Avenue Pottery, 1905 Penn Avenue, 724-785-6338. Strip District. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-9:00p.m. · Strip Artists: Dale Huffman at the Penn Avenue Pottery.


Asian Influences, 3513 Butler Street, 412-621-3530. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m. Lawrenceville. · Tea Bowls and teabowls. Exhibition of 30 bowls both traditional and non traditional styles and techniques.


Trinity Gallery, 4747 Hatfield Street, 412-687-2458. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m. · Topographies: Recent Sculpture by David S. East and Paul Sacaridiz. Considering notions of mapping and landscape in both literal and psychological terms, the exhibition Topographies will present recent sculpture by David S. East and Paul Sacaridiz.


Hawk Studios and Gallery, 5208 Butler Street, 412-781-3569. Reception Mar 20, 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. · Keystone Connections, Pennsylvania ceramic artists.


Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space, 4919 Penn Avenue, 412-362-0274. Reception Mar 20, 7:00-9:00p.m. · Americana Refigured. Ceramic figurative show focusing on contemporary ideals and what it means to live in todays American society.


Imagebox Gallery, 4933 Penn Avenue, 412-441-0930. Reception Mar 20, 6:00- 9:00p.m. · Raku Dreams, John Dorinsky. The works in this exhibition are part of an ongoing series devoted to the expression of dream imagery using the Raku ceramic firing process.


The Clay Penn, 5111 Penn Avenue, 412-361-2540. Reception Mar 21, 6:00-9:00p.m. · Decalcomania, Recent Ceramic Work by Laura Jean McLaughlin.


The Ellis Armory, 6425 Fifth Avenue, (Penn Avenue at Putnam) 412-860-3508. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m. 15 Art Exhibits!


The Ellis School, 6425 Fifth Avenue, 412 -860-3508. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m. · From A Women’s Hand: Past Visions – Present Realities.
Robert Morris University Gallery, 600 5th Avenue, 412-397-6881. Reception Mar 20, 5:30-8:00p.m. · Brit by Brit: Contrasting contemporary ceramics by British artists Rod Bugg and Steve Dixon.

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Earth and Fire Art Reception Tomorrow Thursday 5:30 to 8 pm At PCA Gallery Shadyside Pittsburgh Art

Earth and Fire Art Reception Tomorrow Thursday 5:30 to 8 pm At Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Gallery in Shadyside.

Earth and Fire, an Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Group Exhibit with over 90 works of art from 55 artists! I've seen most of the work being shown in this exhibit and you won't be disappointed in the varying mediums and interpretations of the earth and fire theme from Associated Artists of Pittsburgh members.

Runs from March 14 to April 13, 2008

Reception is March 20 from 5:30 to 8 pm at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 1st Floor, 6300 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA in Shadyside. 412-361-0873. Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: noon-5pm, Closed Mondays. Celebrating The National Council on Education for Ceramic Arts National Convention in Pittsburgh, NCECA and Pittsburgh 250.

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La Vie Gallery: Natural Distortions, Reception Saturday March 22, 7 - 11PM

La Vie Gallery: Natural Distortions, Reception Saturday March 22, 7 - 11PM. food, drinks, and music!

featuring work by Gabe Felice, Eric Stern, Thommy Conroy, David Grim, Tommy Bones, James Maszle, David Montano, Renee Ruth Ickes, Rob Katkowski, Melissa Kuntz, Craig Kirby, Elina Malkin, Ben Kehoe, Adam Zacherl, Ladyboy and Josh Welsh.

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Pittsburgh NCECA art openings happening from Wednesday March 19 to Saturday March 22 2008

Pittsburgh NCECA related art openings happening from Wednesday March 19 to Saturday March 22 2008

and remember the main guide for all exhibits is here: http://pittsburghgalleries.blogspot.com/2008/03/nceca-pittsburgh-art-events-pgh-main.html

Wednesday March 19, 2008

McGuinn Gallery, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, 412-454-6352. Strip District. Reception Mar 19, 4:30-6:00p.m. Three ceramics related shows. · Out of Madness – Seven Potters Follow Ohr, · Pots by the River: Treasures from the Waynesburg University Collection, · Women with Wood – Three Generations.

Society for Contemporary Craft, 2100 Smallman Street, 412-261-7003. Strip District. Reception Mar 19, 4:00-6:30p.m. · Voices, 2008 NCECA Invitational Exhibition.

Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, 5833 Ellsworth Avenue, 412-441-5200. Reception Mar 19, 11:00a.m.- 8:00p.m. · Japanese Threads. The show will feature many internationally renowned artists who have studied in Japan or been influenced by it’s ceramic history.
Gallerie Chiz, 5831 Ellsworth Avenue, 412-441-6005. Reception Mar 19, 1:00-6:00p.m. · Tacitly Tactile

Thursday March 20,2008

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 6300 Fifth Avenue, 412-361-0873. Reception Mar 20, 5:00-8:00p.m. Receptions for 3 art exhibits at The Marshall Building (big yellow bldg): · NCECA Regional Student Juried Exhibiton, · Material Translations: Pinch, Coil, Slab, and · Earth and Fire (Associated Artists of Pittsburgh). and in the Scaife Building: Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m for · BackTalk New works from emerging Canadian artists.

Borelli Edwards Gallery, 3583 Butler Street, 412-687-2616. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-9:00p.m. Lawrenceville. · Cleveland Institute of Art Ceramics Program: 1978-2008 and · Composite: Works by Ohio University Faculty and Graduate Students.

Penn Avenue Pottery, 1905 Penn Avenue, 724-785-6338. Strip District. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-9:00p.m. · Strip Artists: Dale Huffman at the Penn Avenue Pottery.

Asian Influences, 3513 Butler Street, 412-621-3530. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m. Lawrenceville. · Tea Bowls and teabowls. Exhibition of 30 bowls both traditional and non traditional styles and techniques.

Trinity Gallery, 4747 Hatfield Street, 412-687-2458. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m. · Topographies: Recent Sculpture by David S. East and Paul Sacaridiz. Considering notions of mapping and landscape in both literal and psychological terms, the exhibition Topographies will present recent sculpture by David S. East and Paul Sacaridiz.

Hawk Studios and Gallery, 5208 Butler Street, 412-781-3569. Reception Mar 20, 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. · Keystone Connections, Pennsylvania ceramic artists.

Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space, 4919 Penn Avenue, 412-362-0274. Reception Mar 20, 7:00-9:00p.m. · Americana Refigured. Ceramic figurative show focusing on contemporary ideals and what it means to live in todays American society.

Imagebox Gallery, 4933 Penn Avenue, 412-441-0930. Reception Mar 20, 6:00- 9:00p.m. · Raku Dreams, John Dorinsky. The works in this exhibition are part of an ongoing series devoted to the expression of dream imagery using the Raku ceramic firing process.

The Clay Penn, 5111 Penn Avenue, 412-361-2540. Reception Mar 21, 6:00-9:00p.m. · Decalcomania, Recent Ceramic Work by Laura Jean McLaughlin.

The Ellis Armory, 6425 Fifth Avenue, (Penn Avenue at Putnam) 412-860-3508. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m. 15 Art Exhibits!

The Ellis School, 6425 Fifth Avenue, 412 -860-3508. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m. · From A Women’s Hand: Past Visions – Present Realities.

Robert Morris University Gallery, 600 5th Avenue, 412-397-6881. Reception Mar 20, 5:30-8:00p.m. · Brit by Brit: Contrasting contemporary ceramics by British artists Rod Bugg and Steve Dixon.Friday March 21, 2008

Moxie DaDA, 1416 Arch Street , 412-682-0348. North Shore. Dessert and wine reception Mar 21, 6:00-9:00p.m. · It’s Hot in Here – Seven Alarms at the Firehouse. Seven-person exhibit at Moxie DaDA (downstairs) of wheelthrown, handbuilt, sculptural and tile work by ceramicists at the Firehouse Studios.

Union Project, 801 North Negley Avenue, 412-363-4550 ext.22. Reception Mar 21, 6:00-9:00p.m. 4 exhibits.

Main gallery, Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Avenue, 412-622-8830. Reception Mar 21, 6:00-8:00p.m. · Hanging by a Thread. NCECA Ceramics invitational group exhibition.

Carnegie Mellon University, 5200 Forbes Avenue, The Frame Gallery, 412-268-2081. Reception Mar 21, 7:00-9:00p.m. · Ceramic Sculpture: Carnegie Mellon Student Work.

University Center Gallery, 412-268-9510. Reception Mar 21, 7:00-9:00p.m · Ten from Ten Carnegie Mellon University Alumni.

707 Penn Gallery, 707 Penn Avenue, 412-456-2961. Reception Mar 21, 5:00-7:00p.m. · Suggestion/Submission.

Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 420 Boulevard of the Allies, 412-749-0134. Reception Mar 21, 6:30-8:30p.m. · Earth and Fire (not affiliated with the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Earth and Fire show at PCA in Shadyside).

Three Rivers Arts Festival Gallery, 937 Liberty Avenue (3rd Floor), 412-281-8723. Reception Mar 21, 6:00-9:00p.m. · Material Transcendence: Clay as Commentary and · The Greatest Show on Earth.

Saturday March 22, 2008

La Vie Gallery, 3609 Butler Street, 412-253-7365. Reception Mar 22, 7:00-11:00 p.m. Lawrenceville. · Natural Distortions. A show examining organic forms and contemporary iconography.

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new website CeramixPittsburgh.Org from Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, NCECA Ceramics Events

The new website http://www.ceramixpittsburgh.org/ was launched by Manchester Craftsmen's Guild after its designation as site host organization for the NCECA's 2008 conference, Cera[m!x] Pittsburgh plans to sustain collaborative and individual efforts through networks that help bridge communication gaps between artists, art appreciators, hobbyists, community organizations, K-12 and higher education.

Cera[m!x] Pittsburgh thanks our continually growing list of community, regional and national partners for their involvement and collaboration: Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, August Wilson Center for African American Culture, California University of Pennsylvania, Carlow University, Carnegie Mellon University, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Community College of Allegheny College, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, The Ellis School, Japan America Society of Pennsylvania, Just Harvest, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh Glass Center, The Regional Arts Education Collaborative, Slippery Rock University, The Society for Contemporary Craft, Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Touchstone Center for Crafts, The Union Project, The Andy Warhol Museum, Waynesburg State College.

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Natural Distortions at La Vie Gallery in Lawrenceville 2 events, runs Feb 19 to March 22 2008

NATURAL DISTORTIONS

La Vie hosts show for the NCECA Invitational

3609 Butler St in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA 15201, 412-253-7365

February 20, 2008- Pittsburgh- La Vie welcomes “Natural Distortions”, curated by Merrie Wright and part of the 2008 National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, a ceramics conference that will attract thousands of people to Pittsburgh. A soft opening, on February 29th will coincide with the monthly Final Fridays on Butler Street when local businesses in Lower Lawrenceville stay open late, offering drinks, food, music and discounts.

Mark Burleson, Kim Greene, Timothy VanBeke and Merrie Wright are ceramic artists from various parts of the country. Aesthetically delightful, their work examines organic forms and contemporary iconography. Greene’s ceramic balloons float about the space, while Wright’s whimsical animals are photographed in urban spaces, and the scientific beauty of Van Beke’s glossy ceramic panels charmingly challenge your concept of ceramic art.

La Vie will host a closing reception in for “Natural Distortions” on March 22, 2008, during the NCECA conference. The exhibition will be accessible at Stop 3 on the Strip District Bus Route on Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thu- Sat 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., with a reception on March 22, from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Tickets for the shuttle cost $20 and will provide transportation between galleries.

La Vie consistently offers fine art by local artists in carefully selected shows every 45 to 60 days. Bronwyn Loughren and Thommy Conroy use the gallery as a studio, providing graphic design services, hand-made cards and invitations, floral arrangements and specialty event planning. The shop purveys prints, jewelry, pottery, sculpture and publications. La Vie exclusively carries hand-painted clothing by Mary Margaret Stewart of Iman B, formerly located on Ellsworth Street in Shadyside, as well as signature t-shirts by Ladyboy and Budai. La Vie is open Wednesday thru Saturday 12 – 6, Sunday 12 – 3 and conveniently by appointment.

Current and past shows as well as everything featured at La Vie can be seen at http://www.laviepittsburgh.com/.

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pittsburgh galleries is a project from
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Echoes from the Rustbelt, NCECA and the Art Loft, Planet Art, and Create A Frame/Handworks

Three Mt. Lebanon Galleries, Art Loft, Planet Art, and Create A Frame/Handworks will participate in the 42nd Annual Conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) coming to Pittsburgh March 19 through March 25.

The Art Loft will feature the works of Philadelphia artist Jacquie Jrolf and California artist Una Mjurka. Create A Frame/Handworks will host an exhibit, "Teapots and Other Clay Stuff" with the works of Ron Korcynski, who will also be a speaker at the conference. "Echoes from the Rust Belt" featuring ceramic artists from Cleveland and Pittsburgh will be at Planet Art Gallery. All three Washington Road Galleries will have their openings from 6pm to 9pm on Thursday, March 20.

For more information call the Art Loft at 412.563.3003 or visit http://www.artloftpittsburgh.com/, Create A Frame/Handworks at 412.341.1744 or visit http://www.createaframehandworks.com/, and Planet Art Gallery at 412.343.3808 or visit http://www.planetartgallery.com/


Info about Planet Art Gallery's Show:

Echoes from the Rustbelt: An exchange of ideas and clay between Cleveland & Pittsburgh ceramic artists(An Independent Concurrent NCECA 2008 Exhibition) Background: Planet Art Gallery along with Northern Ohio Clay (a group of professional ceramic artists), are hosting an independent concurrent NCECA exhibition during the NCECA 2008 Conference being held in Pittsburgh , March 18th-22nd, 2008.

Location: Planet Art Gallery 632 Washington Road Mt. Lebanon , PA 15228

When: Wednesday, March 19 Saturday, March 29, 2008 Mon.-Fri. 11am-5pm, Sat. 11am-7pm

EXTENDED HOURS March 19-22, 2008 10am - 8pm

Receptions: Thusday, March 20, 2008 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday, March 22, 2008 Time: 10am-8pm

The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) is a professional association of individuals and organizations whose interests, talents and careers are focused on the ceramic arts. United by a fascination with the responsive, captivating medium of clay and its potential for creative expression, NCECA members share a conviction that the work of the hand has the power to shape lives. NCECA is dedicated to ensuring the future of an art form that has been a common thread in human culture for over 30,000 years. This year, NCECA 2008, 42nd Annual Conference Confluence: Innovation, Community, Environment will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center , Pittsburgh , PA from March 19-22, 2008. ?Echoes from the Rustbelt? is an independent concurrent show addressing the long history and pervasive influence of the steel industry on both cities. The invited artists have an immediate connection with the history of the Pittsburgh or Cleveland Steel Industry.

check out http://www.pghgalleries.com

sponsored by:

pittsburgh galleries is a project from
pittsburgh photographer rick byerly, http://www.uniquetake.com

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