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 Publications

Our publications support AMCAW’s mission to encourage a flourishing international metal clay community by nurturing artistic and instructional excellence and providing resources to inspire, engage and support artists of all levels.

Exceptional Work in Metal Clay
2025 Calendar

This calendar features a curated collection of 14 of the finest pieces created in metal clay by members of the Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide (AMCAW).

Every page is a celebration of the versatility of this material and the artistry of the community.

Superbly Sintered 2024
Masterful Designs in Metal Clay

Superbly Sintered: Masterful Designs in Metal Clay is a celebration of the very best designs from metal clay artists around the world.

22 pieces of exceptional work were chosen by a distinguished jury of Noortje Meijerink, Chris Darway and Michael David Sturlin. for entry into this exhibition.

The exhibition was shown at SINTER 2024, in Bradford, May 16-19, 2024

Orders are now closed for the 2025 calendar and Superbly Sintered 2024 catalog

Orders will be shipped in October.

Exceptional Work in Metal Clay 2025 Calendar

With this calendar on your wall, you will discover a new artist each month with stunning photos alongside details about the piece and the creator. Each month also includes a list of online events and submission deadlines of interest to metal clay artisans and instructors. This 12-month calendar runs from January to December 2025 with the addition of a year to view page for 2026.

14 talented artists from six countries around the world are featured in this calendar.

Artists in alphabetical order by surname (click here)

Alexander Arsentev, Russian Federation
Carol Douglas, UK
Marnie Ehlers, US
Holly Gage, US
Loretta Hackman, US
Linda Kaye-Moses, US
Anna Mazon, Poland
Paula McDowell, US
Ginny Oh, Singapore
Julia Rai, UK
Diana M. Schuhmacher, Romania
Agnieszka Szmit-Morze, Poland
Hilary Thorogood, UK
Ana Townsend, UK

Please support the sponsors who helped make the calendar possible

Superbly Sintered 2024 – Masterful Designs in Metal Clay

The Superbly Sintered 2024 catalog represents some of the most exceptional work to be produced in metal clay since its creation.

Beautifully printed in full color with two pages per artist, this catalog includes images of the work, the artists statement about the piece, their biography and judges comments.

With a page for each of the judges, Noortje Meijerink, Chris Darway, Michael David Sturlin, this publication is one for any bookshelf of inspiration.

Artists in alphabetical order by surname (click here)

Marilyn Cook, USA
Marianne Donohoe, UK
Helen Drye, UK
Pam East, USA
Danielle Ferreira, USA
Holly Gage, USA
Sian Hamilton, UK
Terri Hickey, USA
Patrik Kusek, USA
Mary Neuer Lee, USA
Cristina Lottero, Italy
Anna Mazon, Poland
Paula McDowell, USA
Victoria Petlach, Canada
Julia Rai, UK
Grainne Reynolds, UK
Diana M. Schuhmacher, Romania
Karen Suarez, USA
Meropi Toumbas, Cyprus
Martha Vaughan, USA
Laura Kay Whiticar-Darvill, USA
Joy Wignall, UK

DIGITAL version – Non-AMCAW-Member Price: $15 each, free to member’s if purchased with a printed copy.

Digital catalogs are still available to purchase. Print orders have now closed.

purchase DIGITAL catalog

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Guild Support Committee

Finance Committee

Fundraising Committee

Education Committee

Curating for Excellence Committee

Conference Committee

Communications Committee

Advanced Studies Committee

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AMCAW Publications

Our publications support AMCAW’s mission to encourage a flourishing international metal clay community by nurturing artistic and instructional excellence and providing resources to inspire, engage and support artists of all levels.

Exceptional Work in Metal Clay2025 Calendar

Superbly Sintered 2024 Masterful Designs in Metal Clay

Orders are now closed for the 2025 calendar and Superbly Sintered 2024 catalog

Exceptional Work in Metal Clay 2025 Calendar

Artists in alphabetical order by surname (click here)

Please support the sponsors who helped make the calendar possible

Superbly Sintered 2024 – Masterful Designs in Metal Clay

Artists in alphabetical order by surname (click here)

Exceptional Work in Metal Clay
2025 Calendar

Superbly Sintered 2024
Masterful Designs in Metal Clay