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.
2026–2027 AACS Officers
Chair: Christina Bisulca | Detroit Institute of Arts
Chair-elect: Annette Ortiz Miranda| The Walters Art Museum
Vice Chair: Anika Blake-Howland | Alfred University
Secretary: Jacob Wheaton | Coe College
Trustee: Darryl Butt | University of Utah
Chair of Nominations Committee (Past Chair): Christina Bisulca | Detroit Institute of Arts
YPN + 1 Representative: Celia Chari | Harvard University
ACerS Board of Directors Division Liaison: Victoria Blair | DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
President’s Council of Student Advisors Delegates: Samuel Wertheim | Alfred University; Kennedy Agyekum | University of Tennessee
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...
Member Engagement
The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) values and seeks member engagement 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.