Ceramics: Art and Perception

Postcard from Wyoming

n Issue #105, the editorial by Neil and Bernadette Mansfield held some interesting topics and the one that caught my attention was the discussion about the membership of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC). Elected by their peers because of the quality of their work and their international involvement, it has historically been believed that the members are the cream of the crop. The majority of the 640+ members are elected artist members, however a person can gain membership by applying as a

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