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]
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 (2022) | 831 individuals and 77 collectives (museums or other organizations) from 78 countries |
Official language | French, English |
President | Torbjørn Kvasbø |
Main organ | Council |
| Staff | 4 (in 2023) |
| Website | https://www.aic-iac.org |
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 organization dedicated to the medium of clay that operates on an international level.[5]
Every two years, the AIC organizes an international conference and issues a 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 organizations) in 78 countries. The Norwegian Torbjørn Kvasbø is the association's president for the period covering 2018 - 2024.[5]
References
edit- ^ "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
edit- Official website
- "Centre of Ceramic Art granted membership of the International Academy of Ceramics". York Museums Trust. 3 October 2017. Retrieved 9 December 2020.