organisation
NVK
The Dutch Specialist Group of Ceramists, NVK is the association of and for professional visual artists and designers who produce ceramics. For 30 years NVK has been working for its more than 400 members to support them and to look after their idealistic and materialistic interests.
NVK offers its members:
- the bimonthly Keramiek (Ceramics)
- individual presentation on NVK’s website
- free listing in the Dutch Guide for Ceramics
- an internet forum to exchange information
- specific support in the field of raw materials, (wood)kiln building and firing
- advice for independent businesses
- training, workshops etc.
- useful adresses
Professionalism is important to us, so members are tested on:
- knowledge, education, experience, technical aptitude and related position (e.g. working as a teacher)
- good business practice
- presentation of expositions
- the acquisition of commissions
- scholarships
- presentation of their ceramic product.
As a strong countrywide association NVK is the main communication partner for government and industry.
