About Us
Mission Statement
The Ceramics Center 's mission is to promote understanding, appreciation and professional development in the ceramic arts. The Center's founding organization, Iowa Art Works, Inc., is dedicated to providing a place where ceramics, creativity and community meet.
The Ceramics Center is organized and operated by Iowa Artworks, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization supported by earned income, grants, private contributions and memberships.
Core Programs
The Ceramics Center offers facilities and a wide variety of programs in both Clay and Warm Glass – for all ages and ability levels. While the Center is open to all, its primary focus is to serve three major constituencies:
Artists – The Center maintains a vibrant Artist Residency Program, as well as studio space, equipment and master classes for serious amateur and professional artists.
Adults – Classes, workshops and seminars for interested adults
Youth – Supplemental art experiences for K-12 students, including classes, camps and outreach programs in the Cedar Rapids Schools
Staff
Ben Jensen -- Executive Director -- bjensen@theceramicscenter.org
Elizabeth Wilson -- Financial Specialist
Board of Directors
John Beckelman – Chair
Alan Harrington – Vice Chair
Cathy Sneller – Secretary
John MacDonald – Treasurer
Carol Nordstrom – Volunteer Coordinator
Helga Mayhew
Kit Weston
Martha Hedberg-Latta
Barb McCusky
LuAnn Gilman
Jennifer Rogers
Peter Yohe
Josh Mateer
Artists in Residence
Josh Gerber
Teresa Childers
Amanda Knutson
Tammy Kopecky
Anne Wendland
Jennifer Cole
John Richard
Instructors
Jeff Rinderknecht
Ben Jensen
Josh Gerber
Andy Gemmell
Teresa Childers
Tammy Kopecky
Amanda Knutson
Anne Wendland
Jennifer Cole
John Richard
Lindy Ethier
Technical Advisory Board
Lynda Black-Smith
David Chadima
David Crane
Doug Hanson
Clary Illian
Bunny McBride
Jane Milosch
Tim Pfiffner
JoAnn Schnabel
Candace Wong
Community Advisory Council
Libby Gotschall Slappey
Frances R. Hansen
Robert Kocher
Joan Kocher
Nancy L. Lowenberg
Janelle McClain
Candace Nanke


