Photo by: Roland Okon
At CeramikFest, our mission is to celebrate and promote the art of working with clay—an art deeply rooted in Polish culture and history. From the ancient Lusatian culture, through the white basin of Wałbrzych, to the rich heritage and versatility of Bolesławiec pottery, ceramics tell the story of Poland.
We especially want to highlight the ceramists of Lower Silesia, a region long recognised as Poland’s centre of ceramics. It was here that the country’s first faculty of ceramics was established. Porcelain factories once flourished across Lower Silesia, shaping its industrial and artistic identity. Today, the Bolesławiec Ceramic Works and numerous mines supplying raw materials for production continue to thrive, sustaining the region’s reputation as a hub of ceramic artistry.
Our primary goal is to honour artists who bring clay and porcelain to life with unique forms, colours, and meaning. We believe that ceramics deserve an equal place in contemporary art—alongside painting and sculpture—as a medium bursting with passion, beauty, and cultural memory.
Illustration by: Tomasz Broda
CeramikFest was designed for everyone: families with children, adults seeking inspiration, and artists at every stage of their journey. In this welcoming atmosphere, participants enjoyed masterful workshops, lively exchanges with artists, demonstrations of outdoor firing and clay wheel‑throwing, and a vibrant market where creators from across Poland showcased and sold their unique ceramic and porcelain works. Together, these activities turned the castle courtyard into a lively hub of creativity and connection.
Inside the castle halls, visitors could explore two exhibitions. The Otherwise Exhibition presented six captivating shows: works by artists from the Tętno Gallery, Flows, Traces by Ania Berestecka, Uniques by Dorota Starosta, A Salute to the Heart by Justyna Budzyn, and porcelain mould castings by BWA Wałbrzych.
Alongside this, the main event was Porcelain Differently (Porcelana inaczej), curated by Barbara Trzybulska. Created to honour a ceramics symposium of the same name once organised in Lower Silesian porcelain factories before their closure, the exhibition featured works lent to the CeramikFest Foundation by artists and collectors, together with original pieces from private collections. Many distinguished artists attended the opening reception, including Anna Zamorska, whose involvement and inspiration helped shape and co‑create the exhibition.
Beyond ceramics, CeramikFest offered much more: engaging lectures by invited guests, film screenings in the castle basement, and art contemplation through meditation with Nidranna. The programme also featured live music, contemporary dance performances, and a spectacular fire dance accompanied by fireworks to close the day. Food trucks and the restaurants and cafés of Zamek Sarny provided delicious meals and refreshments, ensuring that everyone could enjoy the festival atmosphere to the fullest.
We are proud that CeramikFest ’25 proved to be what we wanted it to be—an event that united people through their love of ceramics and porcelain, a celebration honouring these arts, and a space where participants could exchange experiences, inspirations, and emotions.
CeramikFest Team
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All ceramic lovers are invited to support CeramikFest!
We believe in the power of handmade, unique ceramics – each piece tells its own story and carries the passion of its creator. By joining us as a partner, you help promote this beautiful art form and support local artists.
Together we can show the world how unique and diverse ceramic art is. Your support allows us to organize exhibitions, workshops, and events that inspire the next generations of creators and ceramic enthusiasts.
Join us and be part of a unique community of ceramic enthusiasts!
For more information on how to become a partner, please contact us at info@ceramikfest.com.
Santander Bank Polska S.A.
66 1090 2301 0000 0001 6202 1859
CeramikFest
Reference: "Donation for statutory purposes"
Foundation Address:
Lipowa 5/1
58-230 Niemcza
Poland
Email: info@ceramikfest.com
Halina: 795 535 555
Magda: 734 495 165