Support the sisterhood! Several Pussyfooters are involved with the organization of this event, which will also feature a speacial performance by the lovely ladies in pink as part of a very special evening event. Please pass this on to all of your friends who you think might be interested!

The South Coast Clay All Stars announce
the First Annual Ceramic Arts Conference
in New Orleans:
Nola Fired Up!
A weekend of clay in New Orleans,
February 29 to March 2, 2008.

Conference activities include lectures and demonstrations by nationally prominent ceramic artists with ties to the region including Margaret Bohls, Joe Bova, Cynthia Bringle, MaPo Kinnord-Payton and Lana Wilson. Educational and networking opportunities for professional artists and students will be provided such as a panel discussion by the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) on insurance concerns for artists as well as topical discussion sessions about the arts, Community and the environmental impact of artists in the studio. The conference will kick off on February 29 with the outdoor event, "Fire on the River," on the Mississippi River. The event will feature sculptural kilns construction and demonstrations.

There are over 35 ceramic art exhibitions planned for the conference, including the the NOLA FIRED UP Invitational, located in galleries citywide with coordinated art opening receptions. The program includes live entertainment that is uniquely New Orleans and other surprise guests. Opportunities for program attendees to participate in ceramic art "voluntourism" are planned and vendor tables and booths will be available.

www.nolafiredup.org