Website and Technology Committee

Develop and maintain the architecture and functionality of the website
Interpret the AMCAW brand for the website and digital newsletters
Create new sections, pages, and blog posts on the website as needed, working with the communications and other committees
Execute digital newsletter setup and distribution

Member Engagement Committee

Develop a strategy to nurture existing members ensuring retention and encouraging every member to become an AMCAW promoter
Grow membership through the provision of new initiatives, consistent promotion, and community engagement
Promote member benefits in dynamic ways and through diverse channels to increase the profile of AMCAW
Engage with worldwide metal clay influencers to encourage and promote membership benefits
Seek opportunities for AMCAW to be represented through online channels
Engage with the wider artistic community at conferences and other events, including those focused on metal clay as well as those representing other mediums or disciplines

Guild Support Committee

Create resources to help new guilds get started
Develop meeting topics and other tools to help existing guilds prosper
Create and test a virtual guild concept
Identify and foster connections between members who are interested in being in a guild

Finance Committee

Develop annual budgets to reflect organizational priorities.
Develop accounting systems and practices to provide financial support and guidance to the organization.
Assist and the support the Executive Board during annual audits.
Prepare all financial documents included submissions to state and federal authorities.

Fundraising Committee

Foster relationships to secure corporate sponsorships
Develop strategies to encourage private donations
Identify and apply for grant funding
Create other opportunities to raise funds, such raffles or auctions
Solicit giveaways for prizes and conference goody bags

Education Committee

Curate existing available resources and present the information so it’s useful and relevant for beginner, intermediate and advanced audiences
Create new educational content for artists of all levels
Develop challenges to push the community to stretch and grow
Generate tutorials and other educational content to be shared via trade media partners under the AMCAW banner
Develop educational content for newsletters, blogs, etc
Curate and create business development resources to help metal clay artists be successful in the business of teaching and selling their work
Develop metal clay curriculum resources for high school and university programs

Curating for Excellence Committee

Develop printed high-end juried publications
Facilitate juried online showcases
Seek opportunities for juried gallery and museum exhibits
Provide judging for challenges
Identify opportunities to provide jurors for non-AMCAW exhibits or publications

Conference Committee

Plan and execute high quality AMCAW conferences on a recurring basis
Ensure that the conferences have an international scope
Possibly provide support to regional conferences

Communications Committee

Create and share content and moderate discussion on social media platforms
Develop digital newsletter content for members and non-members
Generate blog content
Pursue opportunities to promote AMCAW via PR and trade media
Provide editing support to the entire organization to ensure consistent voice in our messages
Provide graphic support to the entire organization to ensure consistent branding of our materials
Provide marketing communications and strategy support for initiatives across the entire organization to ensure consistent messaging and branding

Advanced Studies Committee

The mission of this Committee is to support and engage members of the world-wide metal clay community by developing and implementing practical, hands-on educational programs, welcoming makers of all skill levels and perspectives, and providing guidance as they pursue a higher level of personal excellence.

AMCAW Activity Calendar

The calendar below lists all our regular AMCAW opportunities and events for members.

2025

JANUARY 2025

6 January
Call for presenters and instructors for SINTER 26 opens

18 January
Virtual Guild Meeting

21 January
New tutorial published

FEBRUARY 2025

3 February
Spring AMCAW Challenge theme announced.

21 February
New tutorial published

28 February
Call for presenters and instructors for SINTER 26 closes

MARCH 2025

3 March
Spring AMCAW Challenge open for submissions.

3 March
Metal Clay Live registration opens to the public.

15 March
Virtual Guild Meeting

21 March
New tutorial published

22 March
AMCAW Auction preview opens

APRIL 2025

5 April
Spring AMCAW Challenge submission deadline.

19 April
AMCAW Auction bidding opens.

21 April
New tutorial published

25 April
Metal Clay Live lobby opens for pre-event orientation.

26 April
Spring AMCAW Challenge winners announced.

MAY 2025

1-2 May
Metal Clay Live

3-5 May
Metal Clay Live Workshops

5 May
AMCAW Auction bidding ends.

6 May
Tickets for Metal Clay Live Recorded Workshops go on sale.

30 May
Sales for Metal Clay Live tickets close at 4:00 pm EST

JUNE 2025

21 June
New tutorial published

JULY 2025

1 July
Fall AMCAW Challenge theme announced

18 July
Metal Clay Live lobby closes, access to all recordings ceases 4:00 pm EST.

19 July
Virtual Guild Meeting

21 July
New tutorial published

AUGUST 2025

3 August
Fall AMCAW Challenge submissions open.

21 August
New tutorial published

SEPTEMBER 2025

1 September
SINTER 26 Early Bird tickets on sale for AMCAW Members

1 September
Superbly Sintered 2026, information page for exhibition call for entry available.

1 September
AMCAW Grant applications open.

6 September
Fall AMCAW Challenge submission deadline.

14 September
SINTER 26 tickets on sale for general public

15 September
SINTER 26 tickets go on sale to the general public.

20 September
Virtual Guild Meeting

21 September
New tutorial published

25 September
Fall AMCAW Challenge winners announced.

OCTOBER 2025

1 October
Superbly Sintered 2026, exhibition call for entry opens.

15 October
AMCAW Grant applications close.

21 October
New tutorial published

NOVEMBER 2025

15 November
Virtual Guild Meeting

21 November
New tutorial published

DECEMBER 2025

21 December
New tutorial published

30 December
AMCAW Grant awards announced.

31 December
Superbly Sintered 2026, exhibition call for entry closes.

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Member Engagement Committee

Guild Support Committee

Finance Committee

Fundraising Committee

Education Committee

Curating for Excellence Committee

Conference Committee

Communications Committee

Advanced Studies Committee

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