Fresh provides a unique platform for early-career artists to inspire and challenge as part of the UK’s largest contemporary ceramics event. It will bring opportunities for networking and benefits from exhibiting alongside established artists.
It is organised by the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB), initiated in 2009, it has grown to be the largest contemporary ceramics event in the UK. Presenting artworks from the UK’s leading ceramicists alongside work by international artists, they work to develop, sustain, and expand innovative ceramics practices. They curate an engaging year-round programme of artist commissions, education and community projects, which feed into a contemporary ceramics biennial that takes place in Stoke-on-Trent.
Who can apply?
Artists who have been living in the UK or Ireland from the point of application to November 2025 and have been maintaining a sustained commitment to creative practice with clay for between 3 and 7 years.
How to apply?
By uploading an artist’s interpretative text and 5 supporting files through the application form: https://www.britishceramicsbiennial.com/about/opportunities/fresh/fresh-2025-application-form/,
as well as completing the BCB diversity and equality monitoring form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/viewform
Fees and Support:
There is no application fee.
Each selected artist will receive a £300 exhibition payment and a £50 transportation budget for the work to the exhibition venue. Fresh exhibitors will benefit from a national marketing campaign and will be considered for the Fresh Talent Prizes.