01/13/12 jgm

HAYS, Kan. -- Karrie Simpson Voth and Chaiwat Thumsujarit, professors of art and design at Fort Hays State University, designed the catalog for the upcoming National Council on Education for the Ceramic Artist's 46th annual conference taking place March 28 through 31 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Wash.

NCECA fosters global education and appreciation for the ceramic arts and inspires advancement of the field.

"On the Edge," the 2012 NCECA Conference theme, interfaces with the investigation explored through "Push Play," the 2012 NCECA Invitational showcasing work by more than 30 international artists. It explores play from multiple perspectives: The creative process, viewer engagement and subject matter as well as explores the subject of play in developing personality, gender identification and roles, moral and ethical standards, interpersonal relationships, social roles, and education.