I just got the following emailed to me:

Pre-conference before the NCECA 2008 Conference.

WVU NCECA 2008 Pre-conference Bridging the Gap: East Meets West

A Cultural dialog between Chinese and American Artists
March 15-17, 2008.

Bridging the Gap: East Meets West will create a dialog and
exchange of ideas with internationally recognized Chinese and American
Artists. Program includes lectures, demonstrations, wood-kiln firings,
exhibitions, and opening/closing ceremonies. We encourage all
participants to send bisqued work (rated c/9 or higher) for the
wood-kiln firing.

Invited Artists Include: Liu Pinchang, Peoples Republic of China; Li
Chao, Peoples Republic of China; Joe Zeller, Idaho; Josh DeWeese,
Montana; Jennifer Allen, Alaska; Tara Wilson, Ohio; Martin Tagseth,
Canada, Yao Yong Kong, People’s Republic of China; Other Artists TBA.

Costs: $60.00/regular; $35.00/student; Scholarships available for K-12
students.

For more information and registration download please go to the website
or contact:
Bob Anderson, Professor of Art
Shoji Satake, Assistant Professor of Art
Ceramics Area
West Virginia University
College of Creative Arts
Division of Art
Morgantown, WV 26506
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 304-293-4841 ext 3135