Our Mission
To advance the scientific understanding of the materials found in ceramic art, and to provide information that aids in the interpretation, and preservation of traditional ceramic art and artifacts, as well as the techniques and technologies used in their creations.
Division Resources
Leadership
The Art, Archaeology & Conservation Science Division works cooperatively with leaders in the field to attract and train the future workforce in this area. If you would like to contact any of the AACS Division officers, visit the ACerS online Membership Directory for contact information. You must be a member to access the directory. You may also contact Vicki Evans who will assist you.
2025–2026 AACS Officers
Chair: Christina Bisulca | Detroit Institute of Arts
Vice-chair: Xiao Ma | University of Science and Technology of China
Secretary: Annette Ortiz Miranda| The Walters Art Museum
Treasurer: Anika Blake-Howland | Alfred University
Trustee: Darryl Butt | University of Utah
Chair of Nominations Committee (Past Chair): Fumie Ilzuka | University of Wisconsin-Madison
YPN + 1 Representative: Celia Chari | Harvard University
ACerS Board of Directors Division Liaison: Monica Ferraris | Politecnico Di Torino
President’s Council of Student Advisors Delegates: María Isabel Bucio Herrejón | The Morelia Institute of Technology; Julia Esakoff | Colorado School of Mines; Grace Dunham | Alfred University
Division Awards
Art, Archaeology & Conservation Science: Anna O. Shepard Award
The Anna O. Shepard Award, honors this scientist’s pioneering work in the analysis and description of pottery and ceramics from...
Diversity Statement
The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) values and seeks diverse and inclusive participation within the field of ceramic science and engineering.
ACerS strives to promote involvement and access to leadership opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, career path or academic level.
About The Art, Archaeology & Conservation Science Division
Learn how AACS can help your research and career. Download and share the AACS flyer summarizing the Division’s benefits, mission and focused meetings.