The Australian Ceramics Association is a national, non-profit organisation
representing the interests of practicing professional ceramists, students
of ceramics and all those interested in Australian ceramics. It recognises
all expressions of ceramic practice, and aims to support and promote
Australian ceramic art and professional ceramic practice nationally
and internationally. The Association incorporates the Australian Ceramics
Alliance which specifically lobbies for quality ceramics education,
nationally.
About Us
- The Potters' Society of Australia was formed in 1956 as the first
ceramics organisation in Australia
- In Feb 2006 the name 'The Potters' Society of Australia was changed
to The Australian Ceramics Association
- The ACA is a national, non-profit organisation representing the
interests of practicing professional ceramists, students of ceramics,
and all those interested in Australian ceramics.
- It recognises all expressions of professional
ceramic practice
- It is affiliated with the Powerhouse Museum,
Sydney
Why Join?
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To support and promote Australian ceramic
art and professional ceramic practice nationally and internationally.
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To meet others involved in Australian ceramics,
and to share information and expertise.
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To enjoy the substantial membership benefits.
- The annual membership fee is tax deductible for teachers and practicing
professionals.
Who can be a member?
- Membership is open to everyone interested in Australian ceramics
- practising professionals, teachers, students, curators, writers
and all enthusiasts and supporters of Australian Ceramics. Membership is annual.
How do I join?
Click here to join via the online store of the The Australian Ceramics
Association.
Or you can download an Application form (PDF).
Committee
The Australian Ceramics Association is managed by a voluntary committee elected by the members at the AGM held in November.
All members are encouraged to contribute to the planning and realising of Association events.
Meetings
Committee management meetings are held at The Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo,
Sydney at 6.30pm.
Please contact the office ph: 1300 720 124 or e-mail:
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to find out the date of the next meeting.
The ACA and the Australian Ceramics Alliance is managed by a voluntary
committee elected by the members at the AGM held in November. All members
are encouraged to contribute to the planning and realising of ACA and
Alliance events
All members are welcome to participate.
A special welcome is extended
to country, interstate, or international visitors who are in Sydney
and would like to attend a meeting. Free parking is available in
the staff car park. Enter via Macarthur St; off Harris St. Security
staff will assist with directions.
Members receive:
- 3 issues of The Journal of Australian Ceramics
- The Journal is the essential art and library resource featuring the
most up-to-date:
- sculptural, functional, and conceptual ceramics
- information on clay bodies, surface treatments, glazes, firing
technologies
- profiles of Australia’s established and emerging ceramicists
- book reviews, exhibition reviews and critical analysis
- information on college and university courses
- local, and interstate workshops, events, summer schools
- exhibition and gallery listings
- 6 issues of the bi-monthly newsletter ‘Australian Ceramics
- In Touch’ which provides the latest information about issues
affecting the ceramics sector, exhibitions, events, workshops,
grants, national and international opportunities.
- Discounted registration
fee for the Australian Ceramics Directory - an important national
reference for artists, organisations and galleries who specialise
in exhibiting and/or selling ceramics. Members are also
entitled to a complimentary update of their image on the directory
per year
- The Australian Ceramics website www.australianceramics.com features
selected articles from the current journal, society news and information,
gallery calendar, technical archive, the Australian Ceramics Directory
and a free e-mail discussion list.
- The discussion list is available to members and non-members, and
facilitates discussion and communication between you and others interested
in, or professionally engaged in, ceramic practice.
- Special events - Association lectures, workshops, firings, and
social events and invitations to openings
- Professional opportunities
- Members are eligible to apply to be included in the Association’s
biennial national exhibition held at the Manly Art Gallery & Museum
in Sydney .
- Participation in trade fairs and other promotional events
- Discounts on:
- Association workshops and special events
- Advertising in the newsletter
- Entry to the Powerhouse Museum Sydney
- Registration to the Australian Ceramics Directory
PO Box 274 Waverley
NSW 2024
Australia
Phone 1300
720 124
Fax 9369 3742 e.
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