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Over the last fifty years, northern Indiana has cultivated a strong ceramic tradition through local colleges and universities, established professional artists studios, a community of devoted hobbyists, and a desire to make Michiana a destination for the ceramic arts.

Find out more who we are, what we do, and how you can connect.

About Us

Learn more about the Northern Indiana Clay Alliance’s history, its present, and where we hope to go.

Become a Member

Learn more about our membership opportunities.

Workshops

Details on upcoming workshop opportunities.

Sign-up for our Newsletter

Our quarterly newsletter details NICA events, highlights members, and more.

Our Programming

From the Michiana Pottery Tour to annual scholarship awards, NICA offers opportunities for everyone.

Meet our Board of Directors

NICA has a governing board comprised of artists, business people, and stakeholders.

Emerging Artist Scholarships

Apply for scholarship opportunities.

Calendar

View our annual event calendar.

Artist of the Month: Tom Unzicker

Tom Unzicker has been making pottery for 35+ years. Recently he relocated to northern Indiana with his family, after 5 years in Laos. Tom is known for his woodfired pots of all sizes and has been featured in galleries across the country in addition to teaching workshops and more.

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