Selected Membership

The aim of the CPA is to promote and encourage the creation of high quality ceramics. Selected membership is a highly regarded title within the studio ceramics industry and is awarded to makers whose work demonstrates a very high technical and aesthetic level of sophistication.

Eligibility

• Must be based in the UK.
• Makers must demonstrate a high level of technical and aesthetic sophistication.

Benefits

• Opportunity to show and sell work at the Contemporary Ceramics Centre in London.
• Public Liability Insurance up to £5,000,000 included in annual membership fees.
• Listings and short portfolio/bio on the CPA website.
• Preference for CPA events, including Oxford and York Ceramics Fairs.
• Voting rights and eligibility to stand for election to the CPA Council.
• All Associate membership benefits.
• Disclaimer: Display space at the Contemporary Ceramics Shop & Gallery is competitive; long-term display is not guaranteed.

Deadlines

• Stage 1: 15th January and 15th July.
• Notification: Early February and August.
• Stage 2: May and November in London.
• Feedback on unsuccessful applications is at the CPA Council’s discretion.

For more details or to apply, contact CPA Membership Manager, Matt W. at [email protected] or call 020 3137 0750.