Past Biennials
Initiated in 2009, the British Ceramics Biennial has grown to be the single largest contemporary ceramics event in the UK. We present artworks from the UK’s leading ceramicists alongside work by international artists, in exhibitions and special events held across the city every two years.
Please take a look at our archive of past biennials. Follow us on social media to keep up with news, updates and opportunities.
British Ceramics Biennial has generous support from Arts Council England, University of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Visit our Sponsors & Supporters page to see our full list of sponsors.
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2023
From 23 September to 5 November 2023, the British Ceramics Biennial returned to Stoke-on-Trent for six weeks of exhibitions, installations and events.
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2021
For 2021, British Ceramics Biennial returned to Stoke-on-Trent (11 September to 17 October), with a vibrant five-week festival.
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2019
British Ceramics Biennial returned to Stoke-on-Trent from 7 September- 13 October in 2019.
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2017
In 2017, we were delighted to present the fifth British Ceramics Biennial.
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2015
The fourth British Ceramics Biennial took place on 26 September – 8 November in Stoke-on-Trent.
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2013
The third British Ceramics Biennial took place in Stoke-on-Trent from 28 September to 10 November 2013.
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2011
The second British Ceramics Biennial took place in Stoke-on-Trent from 30 September to 13 November 2011.
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2009
The British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) launched in 2009 with a festival celebrating and showcasing contemporary ceramics from across the world.
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