Call for the XII International Ceramics Symposium Römhild, Thüringen, Germany from 01. August until 29. August 2021
“Die Kraft der Kunst” [The Art of Art] will be the theme of the XII. International Ceramics Symposiumin the town of Römhild in 2021.
Conditions of participation: The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 8 artists. They are chosen from the applicants by an expert panel. Each participating artist will receive a stipend amounting to 2,000 Euro, as well as free accommodation and food, for the duration of the symposium. Experimental work for creating further enhanced forms of expression, especially in the sphere of outdoor sculptures within the city of Römhild, is expressly requested. Clay and porcelain for a wide range of firing temperatures and finishing techniques, as well as state of the art firing technology from ROHDE GmbH, plus electric and gas chamber kilns and top loaders, wood-burning open-fire kilns, top hat and bogie hearth kilns and RAKU kilns, are all available. Depending on need and firing technology requirements, temporary firing techniques can also be used. Artists traditionally receive a certificate of participation after the end of the symposium. All artistic work will be made public in exhibitions and in an exhibition catalogue. Selected works of art will be displayed in a permanent exhibition by the ceramic museum at Glücksburg Castle.
The closing date for applications is 30. September 2020.
Applications must include: at least 10 – 15 meaningful photographs, if possible high-resolution digital photographs on CD-ROM/DVD, and documentation of work and exhibitions so far, as well as a résumé. The artists selected by the panel will receive their nomination/invitation by 31. December 2020 at the latest.
The symposium is organised by the Förderverein Internationales Keramiksymposium Römhild e.V., supported by the town of Römhild, state policy and sponsors from commerce and industry.
Applications must be submitted to: Förderverein “Internationales Keramiksymposium Römhild” e.V.Schloss GlücksburgPostfach 1141,98630 Römhild, Germany. Email: [email protected] www.keramiksymposium-roemhild.de Contact Michael Knie Tel.: +49 (0) 36948 82161
