British Ceramics Biennial

Support new talent and secure a better future for contemporary ceramics

The British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) launched in 2009 with a festival celebrating and showcasing contemporary ceramics from across the world. Set in Stoke-on-Trent – the heart of the UK ceramics industry, the festival took place in established venues and non-traditional spaces across the city. It returned in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and is back 11th September -17th October 2021 for the seventh time.

Over the ten years of our existence BCB has built up a programme of projects of artists’ residencies, fellowships, commissions, education and enterprise projects running year round.

Our initiative is intended to be a catalyst for regeneration in the region and to create a platform for innovation and excellence celebrating the best in current ceramic practices, both nationally and internationally.

We work in partnership with organisations and individuals in the museums, cultural, industry, business, education, community and voluntary sectors across the city in the development and delivery of projects with a particular focus on public engagement.

What your gift could provide

£20

Will commission a curator or critic to design and deliver a practical workshop

£50

Will provide mentoring - supporting a talented artist to achieve their career goals

£150

Will create a tailored networking opportunity - for an early-career artist to build relationships