International Academy of Ceramics
Académie Internationale de la Céramique | |
| Abbreviation | IAC / AIC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1952 |
| Founder | Henry J. Reynaud |
| Founded at | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Type | Professional association |
| Purpose | Fosterting fraternity and communication between professionals in the domain of ceramics in all countries. |
Professional title | Corporate body |
| Location | |
Region served | world-wide |
| Fields | Art |
| Membership | 831 individuals and 77 collectives (museums or other organizations) from 78 countries (2022) |
Official language | French, English |
President | Oriol Calvo Vergés |
Main organ | Council |
| Staff | 3 (2025) |
| Website | https://www.aic-iac.org |
The International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) or Académie Internationale de la Céramique (AIC) is an international professional association of ceramic artists.[1] It is based in Geneva[2] and operates worldwide.[3] Since 1958, the IAC has been affiliated with UNESCO, initially on a consultative basis and as an official partner in the cultural sector since 2001.[4]
The IAC was founded in 1952 by Henry J. Reynaud with the purpose of fostering friendship and communication between ceramicists throughout the world. This is accomplished by, among other things, developing and endorsing all forms of international cooperation to promote ceramics and support production at the highest level of quality. The academy is the only organisation dedicated to the medium of clay that operates on an international level.[5]
Every two years, the IAC organises an international conference for members and ceramic enthusiasts worldwide and issues an internal bulletin about its projects and activities. New members are also elected every two years. In 2022, the association had 831 individual and 77 collective members (musea and other organisations) in 78 countries. The Academy is presided by Oriol Calvo Vergés, Director of the Museu del Càntir d'Argentona, for the period covering 2024 - 2030.[5]
References
- ^ "International Academy of Ceramics (IAC)". UIA Open Yearbook. 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ "International Academy of Ceramic (IAC)". institutions.ville-geneve. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ Nask (2016). "New identity for the International Academy of Ceramics". European Design. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ "International Academy of Ceramics". UNESCO Archives AtoM Catalogue. 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ a b "The IAC mission". aic-iac.org. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
External links
- Official website
- "Centre of Ceramic Art granted membership of the International Academy of Ceramics". York Museums Trust. 3 October 2017. Retrieved 9 December 2020.