1.International Academy of Ceramics(IAC)

The International Academy of Ceramics (abbreviation: IAC in English and AIC in French ) is an official partner of nongovernmental organizations of UNESCO French. In 1952, IAC was established in Geneva, Switzerland. Its permanent secretariat is Ariane Museum in Geneva, Switzerland, and the language is English and French. The secretary general of the museum is also the secretary general of the International Ceramic Society, handling the daily business affairs and organizing the general meeting and council meeting. The Council consists of the President, Vice-President, Governors, Secretary-General, Treasurer and Members. The council meeting is held once a year to deal with candidates' information and relevant documents, and to select new members.

IAC stands for the highest level of contemporary ceramics in the world. The purpose of IAC is to encourage cultural harmony through the exchange of world ceramics. IAC provides its members with a wide range of professional contacts and cultural venues for ceramic artists, museums, galleries, collectors, schools, and other professional institutions to exchange and communicate. It also promotes the development of contemporary ceramic art through activities such as biennial international gatherings, membership announcements (electronic version), members' works exhibition, creation performances, and discussion of problems. IAC has approximately 900 individual and group members representing 75 countries or territories from all continents.

 

2.China Ceramic Industry Association

China Ceramic Industry Association is the only industry organization in China's ceramic industry. It is registered and approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China. It is a non-profit and industrial social organization composed voluntarily by enterprises, institutions, colleges and universities, local associations and organizations, professional ceramists, scientific and technological workers, entrepreneurs and other groups and individual members. It’s competent authority is the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People's Republic of China. Founded in September 1989, China Ceramic Industry Association has more than 1,000 members and more than one million employees.

Now the association has a secretariat, personnel training center, energy conservation technology center, economic and technical information center, consulting service center, ceramic art design center, etc. At the same time, there are nine professional committees and branches of daily ceramics, architectural sanitary ceramics, artistic ceramics, technical ceramics, ceramic raw materials and auxiliary materials, decorative materials, ceramic equipment technology application, kiln and refractory materials, ceramic marketing, etc. China Ceramic Industry Magazine (published domestic and abroad) and Ceramic Information Bulletin sponsored by the association are available to members for free.

3. China Arts and Crafts Association

China Ceramic Industry Association is the only industry organization in China's ceramic industry. It is registered and approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China. It is a non-profit and industrial social group composed voluntarily by enterprises, institutions, colleges and universities, local associations and organizations, professional ceramists, scientific and technological workers, entrepreneurs and other groups and individual members. Its competent authority is the State-owned Assets and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People's Republic of China. Founded in September 1989, China Ceramic Industry Association has more than 1,000 members and more than one million employees.

Now the association has a secretariat, personnel training center, energy conservation technology center, economic and technical information center, consulting service center, ceramic art design center, etc. At the same time, there are nine professional committees or branches of daily ceramics, architectural sanitary ceramics, artistic ceramics, technical ceramics, ceramic raw materials and auxiliary materials, decorative materials, ceramic equipment technology application, kiln and refractory materials, ceramic marketing, etc. China Ceramic Industry Magazine (published domestic and abroad) and Ceramic Information Bulletin sponsored by the association are available to members for free.

 

4. Chinese National Academy of Arts

China Ceramic Industry Association is the only industry organization in China's ceramic industry. It is registered and approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China. It is a non-profit and industrial social organization composed voluntarily by enterprises, institutions, colleges and universities, local associations and organizations, professional ceramists, scientific and technological workers, entrepreneurs and other groups and individual members. It’s competent authority is the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People's Republic of China. Founded in September 1989, China Ceramic Industry Association has more than 1,000 members and more than one million employees.

Now the association has a secretariat, personnel training center, energy conservation technology center, economic and technical information center, consulting service center, ceramic art design center, etc. At the same time, there are nine professional committees or branches of daily ceramics, architectural sanitary ceramics, artistic ceramics, technical ceramics, ceramic raw materials and auxiliary materials, decorative materials, ceramic equipment technology application, kiln and refractory materials, ceramic marketing, etc. China Ceramic Industry Magazine (published domestic and abroad) and Ceramic Information Bulletin sponsored by the association are available to members for free.

 

5. Academy of Arts & Design, Tsingha University

China Ceramic Industry Association is the only industry organization in China's ceramic industry. It is registered and approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China. It is a non-profit and industrial social organization composed voluntarily by enterprises, institutions, colleges and universities, local associations and organizations, professional ceramists, scientific and technological workers, entrepreneurs and other groups and individual members. It’s competent authority is the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People's Republic of China. Founded in September 1989, China Ceramic Industry Association has more than 1,000 members and more than one million employees.

Now the association has a secretariat, personnel training center, energy conservation technology center, economic and technical information center, consulting service center, ceramic art design center, etc. At the same time, there are nine professional committees or branches of daily ceramics, architectural sanitary ceramics, artistic ceramics, technical ceramics, ceramic raw materials and auxiliary materials, decorative materials, ceramic equipment technology application, kiln and refractory materials, ceramic marketing, etc. China Ceramic Industry Magazine (published domestic and abroad) and Ceramic Information Bulletin sponsored by the association are available to members for free.

 

6. Jingdezheng Ceramic Institute

China Ceramic Industry Association is the only industry organization in China's ceramic industry. It is registered and approved by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China. It is a non-profit and industrial social organization composed voluntarily by enterprises, institutions, colleges and universities, local associations and organizations, professional ceramists, scientific and technological workers, entrepreneurs and other groups and individual members. It’s competent authority is the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People's Republic of China. Founded in September 1989, China Ceramic Industry Association has more than 1,000 members and more than one million employees.

Now the association has a secretariat, personnel training center, energy conservation technology center, economic and technical information center, consulting service center, ceramic art design center, etc. At the same time, there are nine professional committees or branches of daily ceramics, architectural sanitary ceramics, artistic ceramics, technical ceramics, ceramic raw materials and auxiliary materials, decorative materials, ceramic equipment technology application, kiln and refractory materials, ceramic marketing, etc. China Ceramic Industry Magazine (published domestic and abroad) and Ceramic Information Bulletin sponsored by the association are available to members for free.

 

7. Association Of Clay And Glass Artists Of California(ACGA)

It was founded in 1945 as San Francisco Ceramic Society and San Francisco Art Institute. It is one of the earliest ceramic organizations in the United States. Early members included famous ceramicists such as Voulkos. In 1997, the Association changed its name to the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California. At present, the association has more than 500 members, including exhibition members, ordinary members, student members, collectors or enthusiasts, etc.

 

8. National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts

Founded in 1966, the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCEA) is a non-profit civil society organization focusing on Ceramic art Education. It is a member of National Ceramic Association.

NCECA serves educators, ceramicists, and enthusiasts Through the events, exhibitions, and publications of the American Ceramic Art Conference. NCECA is held in March every year, and 2016 is the 50th annual conference.