Clay/Works – Ceramics Ireland Open Submission Exhibition
Price
Free of charge
Dates
03/05/2026 to 16/05/2026
This is a free exhibition taking place in the Visitor Centre Gallery
Location
National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Kilmacurragh
Clay/Works features the work of over 80 makers from the four corners of the country. A diverse range of ceramic pieces will be on show including functional, decorative, wall panels and sculptural forms. The Clay/Works exhibition is in partnership with the Office of Public Works.
Ceramics Ireland have grown this exhibition over the years truly celebrating ceramic practice in Ireland.
The exhibition enables us to develop an awareness of the quality and breath of ceramics as a highly regarded craft / art form in Ireland with a growing national and international audience. Each year we see ceramic ambassadors /works travelling to new far-flung homes in Australia, Europe, USA…… this represents a significant increase in our international audience and has enhanced Ireland’s reputation as a country of quality craftsmanship. Clay/Works will feature emerging and established makers and there will be something to interest everyone in this exhibition of over 250 pieces.
Ceramics Ireland is an impactful membership organisation and our annual exhibitions, in tandem with our other activities helps us to prioritise activation, education and promotion of our sector to guarantee the future landscape of ceramics in Ireland.
Getting Here
Approx. 5km off the N11. turn right just beyond the Beehive pub
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