NCECA’s 57th Annual Conference, Current,
took place in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 15-18, 2023.

2023 NCECA Current Conference, Annual Exhibiting Artist, Bari Ziperstein

2023 NCECA Conference Information
and Registration (Closed)

Current can be a flow of electrons, a force of water, a moment in time. Current invites us to consider how working with clay leads us to engage in worlds of continuity and continual change. The river is an essential and enduring feature of Cincinnati’s history and evolution. Current predates the history of human creation and transports artifacts, stories, ideas through time to future generations. Ceramic artworks embody currents that carry diverse traditions of invention and renewal.

2023 Current Conference, Demonstrating Artist, Beth Lo

2023 NCECA Program Guide and Presenters Information

Visit this page to learn more about the 2023 Current conference programming, Demonstrating Artists James C. Watkins, Paul Andrew Wandless, Beth Lo and Natasha Smoke Santiago. As well as our Opening Keynote presenter Rose B. Simpson and Closing Lecturer Roxanne Swentzell. Plus download a free printable PDF of the 2023 Current conference poster featuring James C. Watkins.

2023 NCECA Juried Student Exhibition, Ben Pearey

2023 NCECA Exhibitions and Avion Bus Tour Information

Learn more about our NCECA cornerstone exhibitions and download a printable version of the 2023 cornerstone and concurrent exhibition listings.

2023 NCECA ANNUAL I CONTAIN MULTITUDES. 2023 NCECA JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION
2023 MULTICULTURAL FELLOWSHIP EXHIBITION

2023 NCECA Current Conference, Resource Hall

2023 NCECA Resource Hall Information

NCECA’s 57th Annual Conference, Current, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 15-18, 2023.

Any company or non-profit entity that manufactures or provides products or services to the ceramic arts and education is eligible to represent itself in the Commercial & Non-Profit Resource Hall (formerly known as the Exhibit Hall). The purpose of this hall is to promote products, services, technology, resources and missions of businesses and non-profit organizations that support the field.

Visit the page to download the 2023 Resource Hall Packet PDF and view pricing examples.

2023 NCECA Current Conference, Volunteers

2023 NCECA Volunteers

NCECA’s 57th Annual Conference, Current, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 15-18, 2023.

More than 200 volunteers are essential to the production of NCECA's annual conference. 

Download the 2023 NCECA Volunteer Handbook PDF volunteer position descriptions and learn more about how you can support NCECA and the clay community at the conference.

Visit this page to learn more about how to apply to become a Volunteer for NCECA’s upcoming conferences.

2023 NCECA Current App, Sponsorship Opportunities

2023 NCECA Sponsorship Opportunities

NCECA’s 57th Annual Conference, Current, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 15-18, 2023.

Learn more about raising the visibility of your exhibitions, programs, services, and more while supporting NCECA. Learn more about the 2023 NCECA Conference App.

NCECA has a database of over 20,000 ceramic artists from around the world that you can reach all year long or target directly through our annual conference. We offer a variety of exciting marketing opportunities through our print publications, digital platform, and via E-Advertising on our website through the Monthly Newsletter and Partner Links.

Download the 2023 Sponsorships Package.

Cup Exhibition & Sale, Calvin Ma, 2020 Donor

2023 NCECA Exhibition and Cup Sale

NCECA’s 57th Annual Conference, Current, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 15-18, 2023.

Annual Cup Exhibition & Sale! Mark the 29th Anniversary by making it our best ever!

Each year you are invited to participate in this popular fundraiser by donating and buying cups. The cup sale supports the NCECA Fund for Artistic Development designed to provide opportunities for artistic growth through scholarships, residencies, and programs including the Regina Brown Undergraduate Fellowship. 

Pre-NCECA Hands-on Workshop with Heesoo Lee & Lisa Orr

2023 NCECA Pre-Conference and Post-Conference Events

NCECA’s 57th Annual Conference, Current, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 15-18, 2023.

Took place on Wednesday, March 15 – Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Duke Energy Convention Center. 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Visit this page to learn more about 2023 Pre-Conference and Post-Conference Events.

2023 NCECA Current Conference, Collectors Tour

2023 NCECA Collectors Tour

NCECA’s 57th Annual Conference, Current, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 15-18, 2023.

The 2023 NCECA Collectors Tour promises an exciting week of experiences specially curated for avid, emerging to experienced collectors of ceramic art. Centered in the itinerary are insider opportunities to collect from dozens of exhibitions sited throughout Greater Cincinnati during Current, the 57th annual NCECA conference. Exclusive studio and collection visits, curator and creative community connections will also be threaded throughout the week along with shared meals.

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