NCECA 2015 : Inspirations, Intrigue & Interests

NCECA 2015 was an incredible whirlwind. There's something indescribable about suddenly finding yourself in the midst of hundreds of people who share your passions and know exactly what you're talking about when you say the cup you're holding was fired in an Anagama kiln. The ceramics community never ceases to amaze me; people are so supportive of each other, and so willing to share their knowledge and I was very eager to observe and learn. 

Something that sparked my interest in particular was a pop-up gallery inside of a moving truck that CSArt Member, Hannah and I stumbled upon while wandering around the Rhode Island School of Design. The various creative ways ceramic artists find to display their artwork is so fascinating to me and has certainly influenced how I've thought about promoting myself outside of school. 
Check it out!

Along with the pop-up galleries, the featured NCECA galleries located at the Rhode Island School of Design were another favorite of mine. Much of the work I saw helped me understand ways I could further push my own work, and seeing what other undergraduate students are working on at other schools is always a nice reference point. 
Here are some images of the RISD galleries!

NCECA 2015 was an invaluable experience that I feel helped me grow significantly as an artist in three short days. I was able to see the work of multiple artists at various stages in their careers and experience the largest ceramics community I've ever been a part of. These are the experiences I believe are most important in a student's career and I am so thankful that the CSArt Creative Inquiry allowed me to have this opportunity. 

-Hallie Shafer
Fall 2014 CSArt Team Member