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Welcome to the Triennial - Dr. Katalin
Szili In March 2005 the 1st International Triennial of Silicate Arts was held in the Hungarian town of Kecskemét. Organised by the International Ceramics Studio, a world famous ceramic art centre and the Foundation for Contemporary Ceramic Arts. From an idea originated by János Probstner, founder and director of the ICS, this is a new internatinal exhibition and competition focussing on the silicate arts of ceramics, porcelain, glass and concrete. The aims of the International Silicate Triennial are to stimulate both fine and applied artists to create interesting and innovative objects and to give scope to the industrial and artistic application of new materials and technologies, encouraging the widening of directions in 21st century silicate arts. We consider the 1st Triennial exhibition to be a resounding success with applicants from 31 countries. The international jury selected 86 works to be exhibited from over 200 applications initially submitted. The exhibition and award ceremony was opened on Sunday 13th March by Dr. Katalin Szili, the Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, and the occasion was attended by many dignitaries including representatives from the Cultural Ministry, The National Cultural Foundation and the leaders of Kecskemét town and Bács-Kiskun County Council. We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that the 2nd International Silicate Arts Triennial will again take place in Kecskemét, Hungary in May 2008 and we hope it will build on the success of this first competition and become a major part of the international exhibition forum. Information and application forms for the 2nd Triennial will be available on our website from June 2007and the application deadline has been extended to 30th DECEMBER 2007. Organised by the Foundation for Contemporary Ceramic Arts and the International Ceramics Studio, this second International Triennial will again include an international competition, an exhibition and an International Ceramics Workshop. Details will be available on this website as they are confirmed. Application forms are available for download on the conditions page
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