International Academy of Ceramics

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]

International Academy of Ceramics
Académie Internationale de la Céramique
AbbreviationIAC / AIC
Formation1952
FounderHenry J. Reynaud
TypeProfessional association
PurposeFostering friendship and communication between ceramicists throughout the world
Professional title
Corporate body
Location
Region served
world-wide
FieldsArt
Membership (2020)
807 individual and 77 collective members in 74 countries
Official language
French, English, Spanish, Chinese
President
Torbjørn Kvasbø
Main organ
Council
Websitehttps://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 2020 the association will have 807 individual and 77 collective members in 74 countries. The Norwegian Torbjørn Kvasbø is the association's president for the period covering 2018 - 2024.[5]

In 2011, the IAC will be the "spiritual sponsor" for the National Biennial of Contemporary Iranian Ceramic Art.[6]

References
  1. "International Academy of Ceramics (IAC)". UIA Open Yearbook. 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  2. "International Academy of Ceramic (IAC)". institutions.ville-geneve. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  3. Nask (2016). "New identity for the International Academy of Ceramics". European Design. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  4. "International Academy of Ceramics". UNESCO Archives AtoM Catalogue. 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  5. "The IAC mission". aic-iac.org. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  6. "International Academy of Ceramics signs up as Iranian biennial "spiritual sponsor"". Tehran Times. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
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