Welcome! NCECA’s 58th Annual Conference, Coalescence, in Richmond, Virginia, March 20-23, 2024. Click here to register!

NCECA’s 58th Annual Conference,
Coalescence, Richmond, Virginia,
March 20-23, 2024.

Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 N 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219

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Coalescence, the 58th annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts takes place in Richmond, Virginia. A process repeated at every scale in nature, from sub-atomic particles and water droplets to binary stars and black holes, coalescence occurs when separate elements merge into a single body or group. 

When coalescence occurs in nature even light years away, we are able to sense it through the energies released. Creative coalescence is a vibrant force in Richmond, Virginia’s cultural ecosystem, and its energies radiate throughout the region’s community centers, K-12, and higher education, and studios. 

Coalescence is the power, presence, and innovation that occurs through our work with clay and communities. Coalescence will be an opportunity to share and learn about the changing ways we teach, learn, and create through clay. NCECA invites you to share stories, research, and creation of coalescence happening through your work in ceramic art.

2024 NCECA Coalescence Demonstrating Artist, Andréa Keys Connell. Photo Credit: Andrew Caldwell

2024 NCECA CONFERENCE HOTEL AND REGISTRATION PRICING INFORMATION

Coalescence, the 58th annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts takes place in Richmond, Virginia.

Coalescence is the power, presence, and innovation that occurs through our work with clay and communities. Coalescence will be an opportunity to share and learn about the changing ways we teach, learn, and create through clay. NCECA invites you to share stories, research, and creation of coalescence happening through your work in ceramic art.

Click to Download the 2024 Conference Hotel Pricing PDF

2024 NCECA Coalescence Demonstrating Artist, Paul S. Briggs

2024 NCECA PROGRAM GUIDE AND PRESENTERS INFORMATION

Download the preliminary program guide to learn more about the programming for the 2024 Coalescence conference, featuring demonstration artists Paul S. Briggs, Andréa Keys Connell, Jabulile Nala, and Justin Paik Reese.

The program guide is updated on a weekly basis with the most up-to-date information. We encourage you to check back each week for the most recent updates.

Information is subject to change.

2024 NCECA Annual Invited Artist, Elissa Armstrong

2024 NCECA EXHIBITION AND AVION TOUR AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

Learn more about our NCECA cornerstone exhibitions and download a printable version of the 2024 cornerstone and concurrent exhibition listings.


2024 NCECA ANNUAL: Rendered Fusion: Clay, Connection, Attention
2024 NCECA JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION
2024 MULTICULTURAL FELLOWSHIP EXHIBITION

AVION TOUR AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
More than 80 exhibitions will be on view throughout the conference region, and you can reach many of them by specially planned bus tours and shuttle routes. Visit Avion Tours and Travel to purchase tickets now! Bus tours and shuttles are operated independently of NCECA by Avion Tours.

2024 NCECA Coalescence Conference, Collectors Tour

2024 NCECA COLLECTORS TOUR

NCECA’s 58th Annual Conference, Coalescence, Richmond, Virginia,
March 18-23, 2024.

The 2024 NCECA Collectors Tour promises an exciting week of experiences specially curated for avid collectors of ceramic art. Centered in the itinerary are insider opportunities to collect from dozens of exhibitions sited throughout the Greater Richmond, Virginia region during Coalescence, the 58th annual NCECA conference. Exclusive studio and collection visits, curator, and creative community connections will also be threaded throughout the week, along with shared meals.

2023 Current Conference, Cup Exhibition & Sale

2024 NCECA Exhibition and Cup Sale

NCECA’s 58th Annual Conference, Coalescene, Richmond, Virginia,
March 20-22, 2024.

Annual Cup Exhibition & Sale! Mark the 30th 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. 

2024 NCECA Coalescence App, Richmond, Virginia.

2024 NCECA COALESCENCE CONFERENCE APP

Download the 2024 NCECA Conference App at the Apple Store or Google Play Store to begin planning your upcoming conference experience! Download now to get a full preview of over 100 presenters, dynamic presentations, performances, resource hall exhibitors, and over 80 art exhibitions!

You must be registered for the conference to experience full functionality with the app. Once downloaded to your mobile device, please sign in to the app with your conference registration email and create a password to receive access to additional information on presenters, lectures, music, and hands-on experiences that showcase the best of the Richmond region!

2023 NCECA Current Conference, Resource Hall

2024 NCECA RESOURCE HALL INFORMATION

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 2024 Resource Hall Information page for all available information at this time.

2023 NCECA Current Conference, Volunteers

2024 NCECA VOLUNTEERS
Call Now Open! Submit a volunteer application today!

Download the 2024 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.

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