The Australian Ceramics Association (TACA) works within a generous grass-roots ceramics community, drawing our membership from all states and territories. Foremost to our Strategic Plan are our members, the aim being to provide services for the benefit of their ceramics practice and to create connections between them and the broader arts community. Membership is open to everyone interested in Australian ceramics including professional ceramicists and potters, hobbyists, teachers, students, curators, collectors, writers and enthusiasts.
We aim to connect with established ceramics groups such as societies, clubs, study groups and associations and to those who exhibit ceramics such as galleries, artist-run spaces, retail shops, online stores and public institutions.
We value and support those who provide services and opportunities to ceramics practitioners, such as suppliers, competition organisers, artist residencies, workshops, classes and tertiary ceramics education.
We advocate for and on behalf of our members, and our community, to strengthen ceramics in Australia.
We reach out to the broader public to inspire, inform and connect people with Australian ceramics. We work to spread the excitement and passion of ceramics throughout Australia so that everyone has the opportunity to recognise, experience and value ceramics in their daily lives. To become a TACA member go here: australianceramics.com/membership
TACA MEMBER BENEFITS The Journal of Australian Ceramics 3-issue subscription Touch Clay Weekly eNews Australian Ceramics Open Studios Recorded online access to Tools for Practice Liability insurance optional extra Australian Ceramics Directory artist page Biennial exhibition opportunity to apply Tax deductible membership fee
TACA BOARD Kate Jones (President), Naarm / VIC Janice Keen (Treasurer), Naarm / VIC Hannah Kothe, Kaurna Yerta / SA Jackie Gasson, Kabi Kabi and Jinibara land / QLD Alfred Lowe, Kaurna Yerta / SA Robyn Phelan, Naarm / VIC
Board Secretary: Diamando Koutsellis Gadigal land / NSW Interim Chief Executive Officer: Diamando Koutsellis, Gadigal land / NSW
In the spirit of reconciliation, The Australian Ceramics Association acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
The Australian Ceramics Association SQ1 Studios, 32 Bowden St, Alexandria NSW 2015 PO Box 677, Alexandria NSW 1435
T: +61 (0)2 9698 0230 (outside Australia) T: 1300 720 124 E: mail@australianceramics.com australianceramics.com
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