27th Annual California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art
the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art,
celebrates its 27th year, presented by the John Natsoulas Center for the
Arts (521 First Street, Davis, CA) The conference takes place May 1-May
3, 2015.
annual Ceramics Festival, hosted by the John Natsoulas Center for the
Arts, enters into its 27th year and continues to bring the leading
national and international ceramic artists to the Sacramento Valley for a
weekend of creative instruction and collaboration. This year’s
conference will feature captivating lectures and hands-on
demonstrations, participants will include Patti Warashina, Irina
Zayctevea, John Toki, Clayton Keyes, Chris Antemann, Beverly Mayeri, Shalene
Valenzuela, Esther Shimazu and many more.
lectures, and art shows. There is no other event that delivers more
inspired knowledge of ceramic sculpture for a better price.
weekend showings will open Friday, May 1st and will run through Sunday,
May 3rd include free exhibitions of ceramic work by art students from
40 colleges and universities, as well as exhibitions of ceramic work by
well-known local artists at ten other Davis locations. Free shuttle
service will be provided to all exhibitions.
call for artists: 5th Annual Workhouse Clay National 2015

Arts Center is excited to continue promoting the breadth of
contemporary ceramic artwork being created throughout the USA.
works must be primarily ceramic. Mixed media works will be accepted
only if ceramic materials are the primary media. The juror will make
final determinations.
http://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=event_info&event_id=887&admin_verify_view=true
Charlie Cummings Gallery: Distilled Essences III
Opening Reception – Friday, March 6, 6-9pm
We hope you will join us at the gallery for the opening reception for Distilled Essences III. The gallery address is 2040 NW 6th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609.
Online Opening
The exhibition will open on our website on Saturday, March 7th at noon.
Featuring work by:
F Axford, Mark Chuck, Harris Deller, Josh DeWeese, Gerard Justin
Ferrari, Bruce Gholson, Samantha Henneke, Autumn Higgins, Walter Hyleck,
Barbara Knutson, Dick Lehman, Roberto Lugo, Ted Neal, Debra Oliva,
Gillian Parke, Ronan Kyle Peterson, Jeremy Randall, Beau Raymond, Dow
Redcorn, Derek Reeverts, Pete Scherzer, Matthew Schiemann, Brad
Schwieger, Yoko Sekino-Bové, Leland Shaw,
and Sandra Torres
monday morning eye candy/technical tuesday: Alberto Bustos
I’m a bit behind this week so here’s a combined eye candy and technical look behind the scenes of
Alberto Bustos’s work. Find more on his website.
Don’t miss out on some great summer programs @ Arrowmont! Deadlines approaching fast!
Women Working with Clay Symposium @ Hollins University
June 8-11, 2015
This symposium is about women who work with clay to create pottery,
art vessels, and sculpture. We emphasize the creative process from every
level. At the same time, we look at the particular aspects and points
of view that may be unique to women working in clay.
Presenters: Linda Christenson, Christa Cordova, Donna Polseno, and Shoko Teruyama
Keynote Speaker: Leila Philip
Director: Donna Polseno
What You’ll Learn
From Inspiration and Ideas to the Actual Making and Finishing
- Explore the connections of the long history of women as vessel makers, artists, and artisans in cultures all over the world.
- Examine how the sense of community and mentorship in the world of clay object makers reflects that history.
- Work closely with faculty who have extensive experience and training.
Find all the details and register online here: www.hollins.edu/academics/workshops-online-writing-courses/women-working-with-clay-symposium/
















