University of Florida Ceramics

H.O.T. (Handbuilt Or Thrown) Clay is a student organization whose mission is to increase the awareness and understanding of the ceramic arts. During regular meetings, the membership mobilizes to organize sales of ceramic works to raise funds, which are used for various projects, including funding student travel to the conference sponsored by the National Council of Education in the Ceramic Arts, and visiting artist programming. Student members choose visiting artists, and sponsor the visiting artist events.  Planning and implementation of H.O.T. Clay events are an integral part of students' professional practice resources. Installing exhibits, designing promotional material, advertising, and organizing events provide students with experiences for their post-academic career.