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MCAA: Building the Michigan Clay Community

MCAA offers exhibitions, conferences, workshops and other learning and networking opportunities to its membership, as well as scholarships to assist students with education expense.

Michigan Ceramics Exhibition

Michigan Ceramics juried exhibition is one of the few U.S. exhibitions of its caliber operated entirely by artists. This biennial exhibition and competition showcases the excellence of ceramic art and its diversity across the state of Michigan and neighboring states.

Michigan Mud Conference

Michigan Mud is a conference offered every 2 years by the Michigan Ceramic Association. This biennial conference features a nationally known keynote speaker in addition to demonstrations and lectures from regional ceramic artists.

Educational Scholarships

MCAA awards scholarships to encourage students currently enrolled at a post-secondary institution within the state of Michigan to further their ceramics education.

Established in 1958 as the Michigan Potters’ Association, MCAA has grown to a statewide organization of over 300 members. Our membership includes studio artists, art educators, galleries, art organizations, potters’ guilds, students and collectors.

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MCAA is an educational and communication resource for potters serving the ceramic community of Michigan since 1958

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Empty Bowls Detroit 2026 is finally here and it’s all happening at Eastern Market. Today's chef line-up: 🍲 Session 1 (11:00 AM – 1:30 PM) Selden Standard • Echelon Ann Arbor • Casa Amado • Takoi • Leila Detroit • Marrow • Oak & Reel 🍲 Session 2 (2:30 PM – 5:00 PM) Mabel Gray • Barda Detroit • The Rind • Baobab Fare • Detroit Athletic Club • Grey Ghost • Medusa Each session features amazing soups, handcrafted bowls from local artists, and a community coming together to support Gleaners Community Food Bank and fight hunger across Metro Detroit. ✨ Incredible soup 🎨 Handmade bowls ❤️ A fun day out 🎟️ Get your tickets at the door or at: https://www.emptybowlsdetroit2026.org/ #EmptyBowlsDetroit #gleanerscommunityfoodbank #easternmarketevents #drivenimpact #Gleaners

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Mar 26

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🚨🥣 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! Empty Bowls Detroit 2026 is happening tomorrow at Eastern Market and you’re invited to be part of something truly meaningful. Join us for incredible soups from some of Detroit’s top chefs, take home a one-of-a-kind handmade bowl, and help support Gleaners Community Food Bank in the fight against hunger across Metro Detroit. Didn’t grab tickets yet? You’re in luck 👇 🎟️ Tickets will be available at the door! Bring your friends. Bring your appetite. Leave knowing you made a difference. 📍 Eastern Market 🗓️ Tomorrow! #EmptyBowlsDetroit #DetroitEvents #SoupForACause #EndHungerDetroit #gleanerscommunityfoodbank

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Mar 25

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🚨THIS FRIDAY! Empty Bowls Detroit 2026 is almost here and it’s all happening this Friday at Eastern Market. We’re bringing together an incredible lineup of Detroit’s top chefs across two can’t-miss sessions: 🍲 Session 1 (11:00 AM – 1:30 PM) Selden Standard • Echelon Ann Arbor • Casa Amado • Takoi • Leila Detroit • Marrow • Oak & Reel 🍲 Session 2 (2:30 PM – 5:00 PM) Mabel Gray • Barda Detroit • The Rind • Baobab Fare • Detroit Athletic Club • Grey Ghost • Medusa Each session features amazing soups, handcrafted bowls from local artists, and a community coming together to support Gleaners Community Food Bank and fight hunger across Metro Detroit. ✨ Incredible soup 🎨 Handmade bowls ❤️ A cause that matters 🎟️ Don’t wait, get your tickets today: https://www.emptybowlsdetroit2026.org/ #EmptyBowlsDetroit #easternmarketdetroit #SoupForACause #MCAA #Gleaners

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Mar 24

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🎨🍲 This Friday. One powerful impact. Artist John Albert Murphy is bringing his craft to Empty Bowls Detroit 2026 by contributing beautifully hand-crafted ceramic bowls that are as meaningful as they are unique. Each one tells a story and one of them could be yours. But here’s the thing… time is almost up. This Friday, you can: ✨ Take home a one-of-a-kind bowl created by talented local artists like John 🥣 Enjoy incredible soups from some of Detroit’s most celebrated chefs 💙 Help support Gleaners Community Food Bank in the fight against food insecurity Every ticket makes a difference. Every bowl is a reminder of why this work matters. 🎟️ Don’t wait. Tickets are going fast. Be there. Give back. Leave full, in more ways than one. #emptybowlsdetroit2026 #gleanersfoodbank #soupforacause #jamesbeardnomineechefs #michclay

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Mar 23

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A moment of gratitude for a partner making a real difference. We’re proud to recognize our Presenting Sponsor, D-Riven Engineered Solutions, for their incredible support of Empty Bowls Detroit. Their commitment helps transform this event into something truly impactful, bringing our community together to support neighbors facing food insecurity. Because of their generosity, every bowl served carries a deeper purpose. Every ticket helps extend that impact even further. ✨ There’s still time to be part of it Join us in Detroit for an unforgettable experience featuring soups from some of the state’s top chefs, all in support of Gleaners Community Food Bank. 🎟 Get your tickets: https://www.emptybowlsdetroit2026.org/ Let’s come together to turn small moments into something powerful. #emptybowlsdetroit #gleanersfoodbank #drivenengineeredsolutions #mcaa #ceramicartist

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Mar 22

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The countdown is on. This Friday, it all comes together! Featured Artist @marilyn.dunca of the Clawson Clay Guild is sharing her talent with Empty Bowls Detroit 2026; handcrafting beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowls that you can take home as a reminder of the impact you made. And now the clock is ticking… This Friday, you can: ✨ Choose a handcrafted bowl created by local artists like Marilyn 🥣 Enjoy incredible soups from Detroit’s award-winning chefs 💙 Support Gleaners Community Food Bank and help provide meals for neighbors facing food insecurity 🎟️ Don’t wait, secure your tickets now: https://www.emptybowlsdetroit2026.org/ Come for the art. Stay for the purpose. Leave knowing you made a difference. #clawsonclayguild #emptybowlsdetroit2026 #gleanerscommunityfoodbank #nceca #michclay

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Mar 21

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Less Than ONE Week to Go! Empty Bowls Detroit 2026 is almost here and trust us, you don’t want to miss this. We’re serving up an incredible lineup of Detroit’s top chefs across two delicious sessions at @easternmarket : 🍲 Session 1 (11:00 AM – 1:30 PM) Featuring: @seldenstandard • @echelonannarbor • @casa_amado • @_takoi_ • @leiladetroit • @marrow_inthemarket • @oakandreel 🍲 Session 2 (2:30 PM – 5:00 PM) Featuring: @mabelgraykitchen • @barda_detroit • @therindmi • @baobabfare • @dac_detroit • @greyghostdetroit • @medusa_detroit Each session brings together amazing chefs, handcrafted bowls from local artists, and a community coming together to support @gleanersfoodbank and fight hunger across Metro Detroit. ✨ Incredible soup 🎨 One-of-a-kind handmade bowls ❤️ A cause that matters 🎟️ Grab your tickets at: https://www.emptybowlsdetroit2026.org/ Event presented by: @mcaa_michclay #EmptyBowlsDetroit #DetroitEvents #FoodForGood #SoupForACause #EndHungerDetroit

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Mar 20

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Spring is here, Detroit! Time to shake off the winter blues, get out of the house, and celebrate the season with something warm, welcoming, and meaningful. Join us at Empty Bowls Detroit 2026 at Eastern Market; where Detroit’s talented chefs serve incredible soup, artists from across Michigan donate beautiful handmade bowls, and our community comes together to help fight hunger. It’s the perfect way to welcome spring: 🌼 Good food 🎨 Local art ❤️ A cause that matters Every ticket supports Gleaners Community Food Bank and efforts to ensure fewer bowls go empty across Metro Detroit. 🌞 SPRING IS HERE and nothing says Spring like a trip to Eastern Market! 🎟️ Tickets are still available: https://www.emptybowlsdetroit2026.org/ #EmptyBowlsDetroit #FirstDayOfSpring #gleanersfoodbank #SoupForACause #EndHungerDetroit

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