NCECA’s 57th Annual Conference, Current, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 15-18, 2023.
57th Conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, Cincinnati, Ohio
Wednesday, March 15 – Saturday, March 18, 2023
Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Current day Cincinnati is home to a vibrant creative community of artists, many working with clay. Collectively and individually, they are getting their hands dirty and shaping new worlds. The region’s first peoples of the Eastern Woodland Indian tribes venerated their ancestors, moving tons of earth over long distances to form massive mounds. In the early 19th century, scores of brickmakers and artisans churned out construction materials from the clay-rich flatlands bordering the mill creek in their very back yards. Still later, ceramic artists like Maria Longworth Storer established Rookwood Pottery when she found that the clays of the Ohio Valley rivaled those used in the world’s finest ceramics.
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.
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2023 REGISTRATION AND HOTEL PRICING
NCECA’s 57th Annual Conference,
Current, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 15-18, 2023.
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Registration for the 2023 conference is now closed.
Onsite registration will open at noon Eastern on Tuesday, March 14, at the Duke Energy Convention Center.
For onsite staff, volunteers, and Resource Hall representatives, the registration portal will remain open.
Bari Ziperstein, 2023 Annual Exhibition Artists
2023 Conference Hotel Pricing
Please click the box below to download the NCECA Cincinnati Conference Hotels PDF.
Please refer to additional travel sites for hotel bookings in the Cincinnati area such as Expedia.com and Booking.com. Best to make the reservation directly with the hotel after researching on a travel site.
The NCECA Cincinnati Hotels listing below was updated February 2, 2023
Cancellation and Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions
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All pre-registration cancellation requests must be received via email to office@nceca.net by midnight ET March 8, 2023. Requests received by this date will receive a 75% refund of the conference registration fee. (Membership is a separate cost and non-refundable.)
Cancellation requests received after this deadline are not eligible for a refund. Limited exceptions may be granted in light of illness or bereavement when requests are made via email to office@nceca.net with supporting documentation. Those unable to attend the conference may transfer their registration to another individual.
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You acknowledge that there are known and unknown health risks associated with Covid-19, as well as other sources of risk at public events. While NCECA makes every effort to comply with applicable health and safety measures, we cannot eliminate all risks. You have received, and agree to comply with NCECA’s Community Guidelines, Respectful Culture, and Privacy Policies.
You will not attend the conference in-person if you or any member of your household or in-person work team has tested positive for Covid-19 or has experienced symptoms associated with Covid-19 at any time during the two weeks prior to the conference. Covid-19 symptoms may include fever, fatigue, breathing difficulties, dry cough, loss of smell or taste, and others.
NCECA, at its sole discretion reserves the right to refuse or revoke access to the conference for any lawful reason, including refusal to comply with health-related directives or disruptive behavior. You hereby release NCECA (including its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers) from all claims arising from or related to the conference, except only those which, by Ohio law, may not be waived in advance by contract. Registering for this conference signifies acceptance of the Admittance Requirements and of these terms.
Face-masking is optional at this time for the duration of the conference and is the responsibility of the attendee. NCECA will observe all local guidelines developed by authorities of Greater Cincinnati, Ohio at the time of the event. This may include requiring all attendees to wear a well-fitting face mask during Conference-related events.
At the time of registration each registrant will acknowledge and agree to the Community Guidelines and Conference Terms and Conditions.
2023 Conference FAQs
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Early Bird Registration: Pre-registration starts in October and continues through the end of February or early March. The dates can vary due to the start and end date of the conference. Please check the registration pricing page for specific dates for each conference. All time deadlines are based on Eastern time zone (ET). Cincinnati Conference Pricing
Onsite Registration: After Early Bird Registration ends, conference registration will only be available starting online on the Monday before the conference and then Tuesday onsite at the convention center. The member and non-member onsite registration pricing will be the only available option.
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Registration provides access to the array of scheduled programs, speakers, and events presented by NCECA throughout the 4-day conference. Those without registration passes are welcome to join us at the following events that are free and open to the public: Projects Space, Gallery Expo, Keynote lecture on Wednesday evening, Cup Exhibition and Sale, K-12 Exhibition, and Past Masters presentation.
Conference materials included with registration:
Sponsored conference bag with a variety of participating vendor and exhibition pamphlets.
Access to NCECA mobile App with the program schedule and exhibition listings.
Name Badge with lanyard
Please Note: The print program guide will be available for purchase as an add-on during the registration process.
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No. The conference registration fees and membership fees are separate costs. You must be a current NCECA Member to qualify for Member pricing. For convenience there are registration bundle options available online that include membership.
You will find the best rates by becoming a member of NCECA and registering well in advance of the conference. In fact, in most cases, the cost of becoming a member of NCECA will be realized in the discount you receive on conference registration. Click here for more information on Membership types and benefits.
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No. There will be limited live streaming available to all at no cost. Paid registrations are for in-person attendance. Stay tuned for more information.
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An email purchase confirmation for your registration at the time of your purchase.
An additional email containing policies, travel info, etc.
An email with onsite check-in instructions closer to the conference.
No print event materials will be snail mailed.
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After checking your junk/spam folder and also checking your communication preferences in your NCECA User account, contact the NCECA office if you did not receive them.
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There is no need to sign up for specific sessions or events. All NCECA programming is included with the purchase of a 4-day pass or single day pass. Seating is on a first-come first-serve basis.
Please Note: Some presentation spaces can be highly attended. Be sure to arrive prior to the start time of presentations that you most want to see and seek out any available seat. Please make use of any and all available seating, keeping personal items on your lap or beneath your seat, not on the seat next to you. Lingering near doors and aisles presents a safety hazard, and obstructs others willing to occupy seats that may be vacant. Expect a request to move if you are in an aisle or doorway.
Other events are going on separate from NCECA. Check our website for Pre- and Post- conference events.
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Cancellation Policy: All pre-registration cancellation requests must be received via email to office@nceca.net by midnight ET March 8, 2023. Those requests received by this date will receive a 75% refund of the registration fee. Memberships are a separate cost and are non-refundable. Cancellation requests received after midnight ET on this date are not eligible for a refund.
Volunteers please refer to the cancellation policy within the email confirmation sent at the time of purchase. Contact volunteer@nceca.net for any questions.
All onsite sales are final.
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We are happy to help! Please call 303-828-2811 or 866-266-2322 or email office@nceca.net or support@nceca.net.
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Upon arrival at the Convention Center, follow signs to NCECA. If you have pre-registered, go directly to the Pre-Registered Express Check-in counter to print out your name badge and receive your conference materials.
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2023 Registration Hours:
Tuesday, March 14 - 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 15 - 8:00am–5:00 pm
Thursday, March 16 - 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday, March 17 - 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Saturday, March 18 - 8:30am–11:00 am
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Anything to have an enjoyable and comfortable visit at the conference city. Visit Cincinnati website.
Check the weather to bring appropriate clothing and items to make your time at NCECA enjoyable. It’s also a good idea to check out the convention center website for travel information.
We also recommend that you print a copy of your purchase confirmation email or have access to it on a mobile device and bring it with you to the event. If you are a full-time college student, please remember to bring your school ID. You may need it for onsite registration if you have not already pre-registered.
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An Event Name Badge is required to be worn at all times during the conference for entry into the Resource Hall and nearly all NCECA conference programming.
EVENT NAME BADGE POLICY AND USE: The name badge serves as proof of conference registration and is required to be worn at all times for entry into the Exhibitor Resource Hall and nearly all NCECA conference programming. Name badges will be checked upon entry into all NCECA programming rooms and halls. Exceptions include events that are open to the public; Projects Space, Gallery Expo, Keynote lecture on Wednesday evening, Cup Exhibition and Sale, K-12 Exhibition, and Past Masters ceremony.
A single Event Name Badge will be issued to an individual at the time of registration purchase. (Please note: This also applies to multi-day registration.) No badge swapping or sharing is permitted. Violations of this policy will result in a cancellation of registration and/or a penalty fee. Be sure to secure your name badge in a safe place throughout the conference.
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Lost or misplaced badges will be charged a $30 replacement fee. A photo ID is required for replacement.
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Please contact Conference Manager MeLisa Zackery via email to mzackery@nceca.net. Requests made 15 days prior to the event start date will be accommodated to the best of NCECA’s capacity.
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The K-12 exhibition is not organized by NCECA. Visit K12clay.org for more information.
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The call for volunteer applications opens in November. In exchange for working approximately 13 hours, Volunteers receive a calendar year membership, a full conference pass, and an enriching experience!
You can inquire by contacting volunteer@nceca.net.
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The vendors and exhibitors are located in the Resource Hall on the first floor in Exhibit Hall A. Visit with manufacturers and suppliers of ceramic products, companies providing publications in the ceramic arts, and schools offering ceramic programs.
Wednesday - 9am–5pm
Thursday - 9am–5pm
Friday - 8:30am–4:30pm
Saturday - CLOSED
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Tuesday - 6:30pm–8pm (Reception)
Wednesday -9am–6pm
Thursday - 9am–6pm
Friday - 8:30am–4:30pm
Saturday – CLOSED