International Ceramics Exchange Week was created by Miki Shim with support from Palo Alto Art Center in 2018 with the invitation of two Korean artists presenting workshops, demos and exhibitions at Palo Alto Art Center and Sonoma Community Center. The following year, 2019, three renown Chinese ceramic artists presented workshops and demos in Palo Alto and Sonoma, plus 10 visiting Chinese artists were invited to exhibit at the Art Center. A third event was scheduled for 2020, highlighting Japanese artist and culture, but COVID shut us down.

In 2024, the re-imangined ICEX : International Ceramics Exchange (ICEX) returns to the vibrant city of San Francisco. Hosted at the SOMArts Cultural Center, this three-day event promises a unique cultural journey into the heart of Korean ceramic artistry that transcends time and tradition. 2026 Korean Ceramics Festival will be in Cincinnati hosted in partnership with Queen City Clay.