We take special pride in the growing participation of artists from outside North America in only the first two years of our official international status! Before 2009 the IPCA was the National Polymer Clay Guild (NPCG), a primarily U.S. organization that did, however, have some members from other countries.

At the suggestion of one of our members, we have compiled the following alphabetical list of all the winners in Progress & Possibilities 2010 , including the Members' Choice competition, showing the categories of their entries and their country of residence:

I was honoured to be asked to be a judge in this year's competition and found it a fascinating and rewarding process. The quality of the entries was fabulous and I so enjoyed seeing such a wonderful range of talent and ideas.

But what initially jumped out at me when viewing all the entries for the first time was the many wonderful fresh new creations that came from people who have only just started working in polymer clay. Some of the beginner entries were more accomplished and original than those of entrants who have been working in the material for some time.

The Executive Board of the International Polymer Clay Association is very proud to announce the winners of Progress and Possibilities 2010. We invite you to view the inspiring gallery of winning entries on our website.

The quality of the work selected both by the judges and by our members represents the very finest in polymer clay art and raises the standard for all of us. Each year the winners of our juried competition reflect greater sophistication and a higher level of accomplishment, truly embodying the meaning of "progress and possibilities."

Once again, the Progress and Possibilities juried exhibition showcases the remarkable talents and skills of our members and the amazing versatility of our medium. This year's 119 entries came from artists in 11 countries, and they're just stunning! This is an exhibition we can truly proud of--one that demonstrates (as the exhibition title implies) how far our medium has advanced and points the direction in which it may continue to evolve.

For the first time, IPCA members have the opportunity to view all the entries and not just the finalists. You are also invited to vote on-line for your favorite entry at each experience level (Beginning, Intermediate, Professional) in each of three categories: Art Jewelry, Functional Objects, and Sculptural Objects. We hope you'll enjoy seeing the outstanding work of our members and find inspiration in our community's achievements. 

I'm very excited to be involved in our fourth Progress & Possibilities Juried Exhibition. This will be the first competition since the NPCG became the IPCA and celebrated our international members!

For newcomers to polymer clay or the IPCA, here's some background: Artists submit work as digital images to be judged by an appointed panel including polymer clay artists and fine-craft professionals.  We have an outstanding gallery of 2008 finalists and winners on the website, plus a truly gorgeous retrospective catalogue available for purchase announcement

Finalists and winners for 2010 will be announced at the end of May.

Progress & Possibilities 2010 is now open for entries at CaFÉ: Call for Entry. 

For newcomers to polymer clay or the IPCA, here's some background: Artists submit work as digital images to be judged by an appointed panel including polymer clay artists and fine-craft professionals.  We have an outstanding gallery of 2008 finalists and winners on the website , plus a truly gorgeous retrospective catalogue available for purchase.

Full details on the competition are available on the CaFÉ site or in this article .

Finalists and winners for 2010 will be announced at the end of May.