Fellowship – Benefits

Fellowship is the CPA’s highest level of professional recognition, awarded through peer nomination in recognition of excellence in contemporary ceramics and a significant contribution to the wider field.

Professional Recognition:

  • Recognition as a Fellow of the Craft Potters Association.
  • Use of the post-nominal FCPA.
  • Access to CPA Fellow assets for use on your website, social media, exhibition material and other professional communications.
  • Member profile on CPA digital channels and member profiles.
  • Opportunities for Fellows and their contributions to ceramics to be celebrated through CPA communications and activities.
  • Use of #cpafellow to identify and connect Fellow activity across social media.

Events, Gallery and Professional Support:

  • Eligibility to apply for CPA fairs and exhibitions, subject to individual selection criteria.
  • Discounts on eligible CPA event tickets.
  • Ceramic Art London exhibition stand discount.
  • Access to CPA member  resources and professional-development activities.
  • £5 million Public & Product Liability Insurance for eligible members, subject to the terms of the CPA’s insurance policy.

CPA Activities and Professional Contributions:

  • Option to become a paid mentor through the CPA Mentoring Scheme, subject to scheme requirements.
  • Involvement in the Fellowship nomination and selection process, in accordance with established procedures.
  • Opportunities to contribute experience and expertise to CPA activities and initiatives, where appropriate.

CPA Governance:

  • Voting right as a full member of the CPA, including key strategic direction of the organisation.
  • Eligibility to stand for election to the CPA  Council.