From left: A previous CCACA conference featured ceramics artists Cynthia Consentino, John Toki and Patti Warashina. 

DAVIS, CA (MPG) – Join ceramics experts and students at the John Natsoulas Gallery in Davis for the perennially favorite California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art (CCACA). This year’s conference will include over 50 student exhibitions and will feature presenters: Andy Ruble, Janis Mars Wunderlich, Deborah Masuoka, Janina Myronova, Arthur Gonzalez and Mark Bulwinkle. 

The 39th annual CCACA is regarded as the best international festival and conference for students at every level of ceramic education, and it features the largest exhibition of works by student ceramicists in the world. These up-and-coming artists are afforded the opportunity to showcase their recent achievements, and these exhibitions often represent the first time that many of them have ever publicly shown their work.

This year’s conference will feature work by students from one elementary school, nine high schools, 38 colleges and universities and seven art centers, all located within one centralized hub at the Davis Commons. Students will converge on Davis from as far north as Humboldt and as far south as San Diego, and even from New Mexico and Oregon, to exhibit their work.

All exhibitions are free! They will be open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 24 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. These student shows will juxtapose with the beloved “30 Ceramic Sculptors” exhibition at the John Natsoulas Gallery on view from April 1 to May 16, featuring the work of established, professional artists.  

The accompanying world-class demonstrations and lectures, taking place over the course of Friday and Saturday will honor the historic legacy at Davis of advancing the ceramic arts. The outstanding featured artists from across the country will provide insights into their renown techniques and careers. Registration is now open. Student tickets are $160 and adult tickets are $175. Prices will increase beginning on April 1, so register soon at: shop.natsoulas.com/store-ccaca

The John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st St., is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.