2016 NCECA Concurrent Exhibition Proposals

NCECA 2016, 50th Annual Conference takes place March 16-19, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. The conference theme is "Makers, Mentors and Milestones." NCECA seeks exhibition proposals that have conceptual resonance with this theme and the region's legacy in ceramic arts development. NCECA is committed to the exhibition and expansion of contemporary ceramic practice including diverse approaches that range from utilitarian and designed objects to sculpture, installations, site-specific works and performative events.

Proposals are welcomed from artists at various stages in their careers. Active membership in NCECA is required for the person submitting the exhibition proposal, whether as an exhibition organizer whose work is included in the exhibition or as a curator whose work is not included. Other artists included in the proposal are not required to be members at the time of submission. Applicants may submit up to 3 proposals. Work samples must include a minimum of 10 images and maximum of 20 images. Up to three video and/or audio files (not to exceed 5 minutes each) may be included in addition to the images. A selection committee will review proposals based on quality of work samples, cohesiveness of the exhibition's rationale, and how meaningfully the proposal addresses the conference theme. Solo and group exhibitions will be considered, though exhibitions featuring more than one artist may have the best chance of selection.

All proposals and accompanying materials must be submitted online by December 17, 2014 at midnight Mountain Time. Notification of initial proposal results will be sent by February 15, 2015. NCECA's On-Site Conference Liaisons will then present selected proposals to potential host venues in the Kansas City region. NCECA will notify applicants of exhibition placement outcomes in summer through fall 2015. Artists and host venues are responsible for coming to agreement on specific details and coordination of exhibitions.