NCECA 2010: Press Room
Amelia Powell | 215-925-3453 x17 | 202-270-8916 (cell)
NATIONAL CERAMICS CONFERENCE IS BREAKING THE MOLD
MARCH 31st THROUGH APRIL 3rd, 2010
MORE THAN 6,000 artists, educators, curators and collectors to participate in annual convention.
What:
The Clay Studio, Philadelphia’s premier non-profit ceramic arts organization and the National Council on Education for The Ceramics Arts will attract over 6,000 participants from across the United States and 50 different countries to Philadelphia for a conference dealing with the various aspects of ceramic arts. The conference offers attendees panels, lectures, live demonstrations and the opportunity to immerse themselves into the heart of Philadelphia’s cultural scene. The Clay Studio has coordinated over 90 refined and meaningful public ceramic art exhibitions in galleries, alternative spaces, and museums throughout Philadelphia and the nearby suburbs to coincide with the conference.
Terry Gross (Host, National Public Radio’s Fresh Air) keynote speaker.
When:
Wednesday, March 31st through Saturday, April 3rd, 2010.
Exhibitions will take place during the months of March and April 2010.
Visit www.theclaystudio.org for additional information.
Where:
The Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Street & throughout the Philadelphia area.
Impact:
Projected Attendance: 6,000+ attendees.
Total Hotel Room Nights: 3786.
Total Economic Impact for Philadelphia: $7,000,000.00.
Cultural impact: Elevated awareness of the ceramic arts in both a national and international arena.
Additional Resources
Philadelphia's month long celebration of all things clay
