2011 Triennial opening speech by Mr János Halász,
Minister of State for National Resources

> Welcome to the Triennial - Dr. Katalin Szili
> Thoughts about the Silicates and their Future in Art - Janos Probstner
> Foreward for a Silicate Triennial - Prof. Imre Schrammel

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 would like to take this opportunity to inform you that the 3rd International Silicate Arts Triennial will again take place in Kecskemét, Hungary in August 2011 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 3rd Triennial will be available on our website from June 2010 and the application deadline will be 31st March 2011.

Organised by the Foundation for Contemporary Ceramic Arts and the International Ceramics Studio.

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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