notable in fabrics, and I found this area lively, strong in design, color, skill. It is significant that a relatively large group of ceramics was selected, and there were a number of extremely fine pieces expressing a variety of directions in use of clay. Since ceramics is my field, I should add my observation that there is a question or two about intention in some pieces; that the group as a whole is good, if not notably provocative in range of color and shape; perhaps inevitably a group appears quiet today which does not include the vi- brant color, hard-edge painting, or pop art apprcach of current art fields beginning to dominate some ceramic shows, But there are here both the exquisite teapot and the intriguing slab structure, many pieces both functional and as objects in which imagination, skill and conviction are fused and which give proof of such diverse ceramics to be deeply gratifying. In fact, both the work and this exhibit are gratifying in terms of the future. BRIEF REPORT ON THE NCECA CONFERENCE NCECA!! What is it? The National Council on Ecucation for the Ceramic Arts. The purpose as stated in the constitution: "is to stimulate, promote, and improve ceramic art, design, and craft by providing a forum for the exchange of thoughts and feelings about ceramics, gathering information vital to the artist and teacher, and by spreading this throughout the creative studies community," Membership is open to artists, teachers and others who have demon- strated a concern for the ceramic arts. Annual dues, $25, are payable by the time of registration for the conference. The conference carries , a registration fee of $10. The 1969 conference was very well attended with