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05/02/2019

From Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, May 5th, artist Kim Dickey will be participating in the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art, the largest ceramics conference in the world whose prestige resides in the artists featured. Hosted this year in Davis, California, the ceramics conference will honor UC Davis’ advancement of ceramic art. The conference will consist of unique exhibitions, artist lectures, and artist demonstrations with renowned artists who are breaking barriers in feminist art - including Patti Warashina, Kim Dickey, Cynthia Consentino, and Shalene Valenzuela. Kim Dickey will be giving a demonstration at the John Natsoulas Gallery on Friday, May 3rd from 10 - 12pm, and a lecture at Regal Cinemas on Saturday, May 4th, 11am.
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04/26/2019

Experience The World of Ceramic Art In One Weekend

This years California Ceramic Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts (CCACA) brings the ultimate ceramic sculpture event to Davis, CA May 3-May 5, 2019. During this unique and jam-packed weekend, you can see the world of ceramics in the short distance of 5-6 blocks. In an intimate setting, you can interact with top artists and attend insightful lectures and demonstrations in a way not possible at other venues. Enjoy delightful downtown Davis and be inspired by nationally recognized ceramic art talents. This year they are offering a free open to the public Kids and Clay event with local artist Heidi Bekebrede. The opening reception party with over 50 shows will be held Friday, May 3rd from 7-9:00 pm. Maps of the events can be obtained at the John Natsoulas Gallery (521 First Street, Davis,CA). A full schedule and registration can be found at www.natsoulas.com

Hosted in Davis, California, this ceramics conference honors UC Davis' legacy of advancing ceramic art. Entering its 31st year with over 50 exhibitions, this unique conference allows for viewers to engage with various forms of artwork in a short amount of time. This interactive experience includes not only outstanding artists and exciting exhibitions, but the opportunity to attend insightful lectures as well as informative demonstrations by renowned artists from all over the country as Artweek states, “This is the kind educational, intellectual event one expects from museums or universities, but which public institutions seem less and less able to provide”. In addition to being the largest ceramics conference in the world, its prestige resides in the artists featured each year.

One of the many distinguished artists included in this years conference is Patti Warashina who has been awarded the Twining Humber Lifetime Achievement/Woman of the Year Award and is nationally recognized for her imaginative ceramic sculptures. Warashina has been a trailblazer for feminism in the California Funk Art movement and her sculptures exemplify this sociopolitical commentary. Not only do attendees get the chance to meet Warashina, but they have the opportunity to attend her lecture as well as lectures and demonstrations hosted by sculptors who are breaking barriers in feminist art. The women at the forefront in sculpture this year include Kim Dickey, Cynthia Consentino, and Shalene Valenzuela. This educational ceramics conference is unlike any other, and its interactive quality sets it apart from the rest.

(Work by Patti Warashina)

04/15/2019

Every year for the past three decades Davis has been transformed into the epicenter of ceramic art. This year, as the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts celebrates its 31st anniversary, it will once again bring three days of workshops and presentations for conference participants and numerous gallery exhibitions throughout town, which are free and open to the public. Register today at www.natsoulas.com

Work by presenting artist Kim Dickey.

04/14/2019

The CCACA Ceramics festival, hosted by the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts enters its 31st year and continues to bring the leading national and international ceramic artists to Northern California for a weekend of creative instruction and collaboration. Register now at: https://shop.natsoulas.com/product-category/ccaca/

04/10/2019

CCACA weekend should not be missed! Register now for workshops, talks, and more at https://shop.natsoulas.com/product-category/ccaca/.

Supplementing the weekend already full of ceramics enjoyment are the fifty exhibitions of ceramic art. The majority of these exhibitions feature universities and colleges throughout the entire state. No-where will you be able to see as many exhibitions in such a short amount of time than you can from May 3rd-5th in Davis, CA. Because the downtown area is intimately small and walkable, all of the events are near-by and easy to find, allowing more time spent enjoying the art and less time finding it!

Jeffrey Downing - Siesta - 2019 - 29 x 14 x 21 - Glazed Ceramic

04/04/2019

Join the top ceramic artists for three days of workshops, lectures, and exhibitions at the CCACA ceramic art conference. This year's conference will feature Patti Warashina, Kim Dickey, Dan Anderson, Cynthia Consentino, Shalene Valenzuela and Stephen Braun
Register today at
https://shop.natsoulas.com/product-category/ccaca/

04/02/2019

Last, day to save on the the ultimate ceramic art event! Hosted in Davis, California, CCACA honors UC Davis’ legacy of advancing ceramic art. Home to visionaries like Robert Arneson, ceramic art permeates the town instrumental in defining a new direction for ceramic art.

In an intimate setting, enjoy the incredible hands art-demos, informative artist discussions, and more exhibitions than ever before. REGISTER NOW! https://shop.natsoulas.com/product-category/ccaca/

03/28/2019

California Ceramic Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts brings the ultimate ceramic sculpture event to Davis, CA. During this unique and jam-packed weekend, you can see the world of ceramics in the short distance of 5-6 blocks. In an intimate setting, you can interact with top artists and attend insightful lectures and demonstrations in a way not possible at other venues. Enjoy delightful downtown Davis and be inspired by nationally recognized ceramic art talents. This year's conference will include Patti Warashina, Kim Dickey, Dan Anderson, Cynthia Consentino, Stephen Braun, and Shalene Valenzuela.

Register by April 1st and save 30.00 off the registration price!https://shop.natsoulas.com/product-category/ccaca/

03/20/2019

Experience a diverse assortment of ceramic art in one, central location! Visit downtown Davis, CA, May 3 - 5th, when it transforms into a mecca of over fifty exhibitions within a four block radius, with an educational conference with lectures, workshops and demonstrations. This year's conference will include Patti Warashina, Kim Dickey, Dan Anderson, Cynthia Consentino (work featured), Stephen Braun, and Shalene Valenzuela.

Register today and save 30.00 off the registration price! https://shop.natsoulas.com/product-category/ccaca/

07/26/2018

Escape the heat and enjoy the solo exhibition of Bud Gordon at the John Natsoulas Gallery. “San Juan Road” available at [email protected]