CIRCA Ceramics Symposium

The School of Art at the University of Arkansas is hosting a symposium of the Consortium for Intercollegiate Research in the Ceramic Arts (CIRCA) in Fayetteville September 18-21, 2025.

CIRCA is a group of Ceramics Research Institutions of which UARK is a founding member. CIRCA facilitates a residency program for graduate students and an annual research symposium. 

The program will include public talks, demonstrations from visiting artists, an exhibition, and more.

Events below are free and open to the public.


Agenda


Exhibition of Graduate and Faculty Work from Participating Institutions
September 19-25 at the Studio + Design Center

Friday, September 19
the Studio + Design Center
9 - 11:45 a.m.

Artist Demonstrations
SDCR TBD

1:45 - 3 p.m.

Graduate Student Slide Presentations
SDCR TBD

3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

Artist Demonstrations
SDCR TBD

5 - 6 p.m.

Keynote Address 
Dr. Monica Obniski, Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at the High Museum of Art
SDCR TBD

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Opening Reception for Exhibition
SDCR TBD

 

Saturday, September 20
21C Hotel In Bentonville
9 - 11 a.m.

Panel Discussion
21C


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Quick Info

Dates
September 18-21, 2025

Locations

Studio + Design Center
696 W. Praxis Lane
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

21C Hotel
200 NE A Street
Bentonville