Membership
Becoming a Member
Kaabo Clay Collective is a virtual social network that connects Black ceramic artists and encourages in-person initiatives by and for our members. Membership is open to anyone identifying as a Black ceramicist regardless of skill level or educational background.
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We offer two levels of membership:
Kaabo Contributing Membership
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All perks of Kaabo General Membership plus:
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Eligibility for a complimentary NCECA pass
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Eligibility to apply for Kaabo's Annual Award
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Exclusive access to special events and workshops​
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Kaabo General Membership
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Free to all who identify as a Black ceramicist
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Free directory listing
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Free access to online forum
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Free access to general virtual events
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Free access to member content
Contributing Member Status
All active members default to General Membership, no further action is required if you wish to remain at this level. There are two ways to achieve Contributing Member status:
Donation
Monthly
A recurring donation of $10 per month for one year. You will achieve Contributing Member status after the year has elapsed.
Yearly
A one-time donation of $100 for the year. You will achieve Contributing Member status immediately.
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Community Involvement
You can obtain Contributing Member Status by acquiring at least 10 points annually through the following activities. Contributing Member Status begins on the date of the member's first contribution within the calendar year and expires ???
Forum Topic
+2 points
Start a new topic on the online forum and reply to two other threads.
An admin will automatically award points. If you feel your activity has been missed, please email kaaboclay@gmail.com.
Clay Friend Date
+5 points
Conduct a one-on-one with another Kaabo member by phone, video call, coffee date, studio visit, etc.
After you have met, all participants must email kaaboclay@gmail.com with a rough agenda and their takeaways from the experience.
One-week Instagram Takeover
+5 points
Create at least three points within one week pertaining to ???
To start, email kaaboclay@gmail.com with which week you'd like to post, and the specific content and text you'd like to post. Posts must be approved before access is granted. After the week, an admin will award points.
Community Event
+10 points
Initiate and lead a virtual or in-person event for Black ceramicists. Kaabo Clay Collective admin will provide additional assistance after the event is proposed.
Email kaaboclay@gmail.com with your event proposal. Please provide as much detail as possible — purpose, date, time, location, materials, tech requirements, output, etc. — so we can have a short conversation about the event. Kaabo will provide access to our Google Meet account and can provide refreshments and materials for in-person events.