In pictures: British Ceramics Biennial
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The British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) is being held in Stoke-on-Trent for the third time and features exhibitions at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery and the former Spode factory site in London Road, Stoke.
The six-week event showcases the work of 150 national and local ceramic artists including Corinne Felgate who is holding an exhibition at the Airspace gallery in Hanley.
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Artists have worked in partnership with Staffordshire companies to create pieces of art, including Lawrence Epps who worked as an artist in residence at Ibstock Brick in Stoke-on-Trent
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A report commissioned by the BCB found that the event in 2011 had 32,000 visitors and and generated more than £2m for the local economy. These statues are by Christie Brown.
Christie Brown's "The Uncanny Playroom" is part of the AWARD exhibition. One selected artist from this show will win £10,000 for "displaying exceptional creativity" in their work.
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Co-director Jeremy Theophilus said: "We wanted to establish a specialist pottery event which not just celebrated the production of ceramics but recognised innovation and design which are vital for the industry's future." This picture shows some vases by Claudia Clare.
BCB co-director Barney Hare Duke said: “There are some myths that say the industry has gone completely. Some major household names did go to the wall but this shows the industry is still thriving here in Stoke-on-Trent.”