The only international ceramics conference and festival in the world that focuses on progressing the field with the largest amount of high school and college student exhibitions. We are dedicated to advancing the field of ceramic art and developing the student artists by giving them the opportunity to meet and work with internationally-known ceramic artists.
There are over 55 exhibitions located at the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts and directly across the street, where all the student exhibitions will be housed.
After 39 years of tradition, the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts is proud to continue the largest sculptural ceramics conference in the world. Conceived by the need for dialogue and direct interaction between artists and students, CCACA 2026 brings the ultimate ceramic sculpture event to Davis, CA. In an intimate setting, you can interact with top artists in a way not possible at other venues. UC Davis, home to the late sculptor Robert Arneson, was instrumental in defining a new direction for ceramic art. Enjoy delightful downtown Davis and be inspired by nationally recognized ceramic art talents.
Demonstrations, lectures, shows—no other event delivers more inspired knowledge of ceramic sculpture for a better price. Meet face-to-face with distinguished ceramic sculptors you might only read about; see and hear from the artists what makes them top in their field.
Schedule
Friday, April 24th
Registration at the John Natsoulas Gallery 9:00am - 5:00pm
Student Exhibitions 10:00am - 5:00pm
Demonstration by Andy Ruble and Deborah Masuoka 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lunch Break 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Demonstration by Janis Mars Wunderlich and Janina Myronova 1:30pm-3:30pm
Demonstration by Mark Bulwinkle 3:45-5:00pm
Reception at the Gallery (student receptions 6:00-9:00pm) 7:00pm-9:00pm
Award Ceremony at the John Natsoulas Gallery 7:15pm
All demonstrations will be held at Davis Commons at 500 1st St., across the street from the gallery, unless stated otherwise
Saturday, April 25th
Registration at the Front Desk 9:00am - 5:00pm
Student Exhibitions 10:00am - 9:00pm
Lecture by Andy Ruble 10:00am-11:00pm
Lecture by Deborah Masuoka 11:00am - 12:00 pm
Lunch Break 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lecture by Janis Mars Wunderlich 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lecture by Arthur Gonzalez 2:00pm-3:00pm
Lecture by Janina Myronova 3:00pm-4:00pm
All lectures will be held at Regal Holiday Theater, 101 F. St., unless stated otherwise.
50+ Major Shows
Local gallery exhibitions and over 40 college shows bring the best work of the year within easy reach. These shows run concurrent with CCACA 2026. See all this and over 50 amazing student shows within a short walk. This is a chance to surround yourself with the top ceramic art of today and the ideas of the artists of tomorrow.
2026 Participants: Academy of Art University, Aptos High School, Bakersfield College, Butte College, Cabrillo College, Cal Poly Humboldt, California College of the Arts, California State University, Chico, California State University, Sacramento, Cerritos College, Chabot College, Davis High School, De Anza College, Earthbound Ceramics, Folsom Lake College, Foothill College, Gavilan College, Grant High School, Grossmont College, Institute of American Indian Arts, Lake Tahoe Community College, Laney College, Los Angeles City College, Los Medanos College, Loyola Marymount University, Madera High School, Madera South High School, Matilda Torres High School, McClatchy High School, Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino College, Napa Valley College, Natomas Charter School, NoName College, Palomar College, Pioneer High School, Placer High School, Portland Community College at Rockcreek, Sacramento City College, San Francisco State University, San Joaquin Delta College, San Jose State University, Santa Ana College, Santa Barbara City College, Santa Clara University, Sierra College, Skyline College, Solano Community College, Terra Linda Ceramics, UC Davis Craft Center, University of California - Davis, University of San Francisco, Valley High School, Visa Murrieta High School, Walnut Creek Art Center, YoLin Studios
Past participants: Academy of Art University, American River College, Cabrillo College, California College of the Arts, CSU Chico, CSU Fullerton, Chabot College, College of Marin, College of the Redwoods, Cosumnes River College, Cypress College, Davis High School, Delta College, Diablo Valley College, Emerson Junior High School, Humboldt State College, Los Medanos, Folsom Lake College, Foothill College, Fresno State, Fresno City College, Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino College, Merritt College, Oregon School of Arts and Crafts, Reedley College, Sacramento City College, Sacramento State, San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco State University, San Jose State University, Santa Rosa Junior College, Sierra College, Sierra Nevada College, Skyline College, Solano College, Sonoma State University, Southern Oregon University, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, West Valley College.
