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Hello
NCECA Members,
I
want to apologize for the frequency of messages the past couple
weeks, but I have big news to share. Last Wednesday evening at the
opening of the Critical Santa Fe Symposium, I made the first public
announcement and introduction of Joshua Green as NCECA's new
Executive Director.
The thoughtful and inclusive process of NCECA's executive search
task force established criteria and preferences for seeking out and
selecting a qualified candidate. Among these were finding someone
from within the clay community, with depth of knowledge of the
field, administrative experience, and the ability to articulate
NCECA's vision as a leading arts organization. The Search Committee
was unanimous on its first choice and the entire Board concurred. A
visit on site with the NCECA staff was also very well
received.
Our new ED comes most recently from a career of more than 21 years
with Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh, PA. Josh began
working with clay as a teen and earned degrees at Bennington
College and the Cranbrook Academy of Art. His tenure with MCG has
provided him with valuable and unique experiences in an education
oriented, arts non-profit setting. He has worked as a teaching
artist in community and higher education settings, and has
established a track record as a successful grant writer, staff
supervisor and program facilitator. You may remember that he was
the On Site Conference Liaison in Pittsburgh (2008), and did a
spectacular job of pulling the effort together with our staff and
board on very short notice due to relocation of the conference from
New Orleans.
During the extensive interview process Josh shared depth of
thought, insight, passion and commitment that revealed how
thoroughly he had done his homework and how clearly he could
articulate his vision. His publications in the field reveal this
critical mind as well. His dedication to the field and specifically
to NCECA's future is impressive.
While I take this moment to welcome Josh Green on board with great
excitement, I also wish to thank the people who made the search so
thorough, professional and rigorous. Reviewing the quality of the
applicants gave us confidence in a successful outcome. The three
finalists were all very impressive and each person contributed
senses of vision and insights that further informed and clarified
our own images of NCECA's future possibilities. Extensive phone and
in person interviews provided engaging and informative discourse
about the candidates' capacities. The search team leadership
provided by Dick Wehrs, Rhonda Willers, Sherman Hall, Patsy Cox and
Lenny Dowhie guided this process. The Board also did a fine job of
supporting the work of the committee, while asking the tough
questions that needed to be addressed as well.
So join me in welcoming Josh Green as he arrives at the Erie
office next week. The entire Board, the staff and I look forward to
working with him in this new capacity.
Sincerely,
Keith J. Williams, President, NCECA
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NCECA
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida
March
30 - April 2, 2011
Tidal
Forces: The Next Wave examines and exposes the unbroken arc
spanning our deepest traditions and the most contemporary emerging
work. A tidal wave can work to tear down walls between old and new
while unearthing what is hidden beneath the surface. We hope
participants will look beyond what is conventional while
remembering the roots of our powerful and multi-faceted art form.
The 2011 conference will celebrate both the new works being created
while also examining the power of traditional art.
As a gateway to the region, the planned exhibitions and program
will focus on the regional and ethnic strengths of southern Florida
by working to focus on the cultures such as those in Mexico,
Central America, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Bahamian nations.
The theme of immigration and migration will be reflected in a
number of venues. A special feature of the conference will be
increased participation by K-12 teachers and their students in
exhibitions and attendance.
As the details of the program are announced, we are certain you
will want to join us for a special "spring break" in what we
believe will be the biggest and best NCECA ever.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
Cheech Marin will be the Keynote speaker for the 2011 NCECA
Tampa/St. Petersburg Conference! Cheech Marin is best known as half
of the hilariously irreverent duo Cheech and Chong. Cheech is an
actor, director, comedian, author, and Chicano art collector.
Make your travel plans to arrive in time to pick up your name
badge prior to Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday, March 30 at 7pm.
Registration will have extended hour until 7:30pm. Your
conference name badge will be required to attend Opening
Ceremonies.
NCECA 2011 Distinguished Lecture by John Perreault -
Rescuing Craft
John Perreault was formerly the Senior Curator of the Everson
Museum of Art in Syracuse; Director, Newhouse Center for
Contemporary Art, Snug Harbor, Staten Island; Senior Curator, The
American Craft Museum, and the Executive Director of UrbanGlass, in
Brooklyn. He is a Past President of The American Section of the
International Association of Art Critics and has published widely
on avant-garde art and the crafts. He currently writes bi-monthly
essays on art at www.artsjournal.com/artopia where he is read
worldwide.
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