The Australian Ceramics Association is a national, non-profit organisationrepresenting the interests of practicing professional ceramists, studentsof ceramics and all those interested in Australian ceramics. It recognisesall expressions of ceramic practice, and aims to support and promoteAustralian ceramic art and professional ceramic practice nationallyand internationally. The Association incorporates the Australian CeramicsAlliance 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?
- To support and promote Australian ceramic art and professional ceramic practice nationally and internationally.
- To meet others involved in Australian ceramics, and to share information and expertise.
- 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 CeramicsAssociation.
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 voluntarycommittee elected by the members at the AGM held in November. All membersare encouraged to contribute to the planning and realising of ACA andAlliance events
All members are welcome to participate.
A special welcome is extendedto country, interstate, or international visitors who are in Sydneyand would like to attend a meeting. Free parking is available inthe staff car park. Enter via Macarthur St; off Harris St. Securitystaff 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 enews ‘Australian Ceramics - In Touch’ which provides the latest information about issues affecting the ceramics sector, exhibitions, events, workshops, grants, national and international opportunities.
- Free artist listing on the Australian Ceramics Directory - an important national reference for artists, organisations and galleries who specialise in exhibiting and/or selling ceramics. New CMS technology makes it possible for participants to self-manage their entry, updating information and images whenever necessary. The ability to link to other websites is also available. Entry is free for members of TACA, with non-members charged a small fee.
- The Australian Ceramics website www.australianceramics.com features selected articles from the current journal, association news and information, gallery calendar, technical archive, the Australian Ceramics Directory and a free email 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.
- Discounts on TACA workshops and special events
- Professional opportunities
- Members are eligible to apply to be included in TACA’s biennial national exhibition held at the Manly Art Gallery & Museum in Sydney .
- Participation in trade fairs and other promotional events
PO Box 274
Waverley NSW 2024
Australia
T: 1300 720 124
F: (02) 9369 3742
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