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The Pottery Expo is based on the concept of the Marche de Potiers [Potters Markets] of France. These markets started slowly about 20 years ago in France when galleries were closing, potters were struggling to make a living. From the beginning, the French have not compromised on the quality of the work, always striving to present a variety of the best work available. The setting for the markets, and ambience created is also very important. For example a picturesque 15th century village, or a park on a lake overlooking the Alps provides the perfect environment for displaying one's work and inviting the public to enjoy spending time with the potters.
The markets have grown enormously, not in size, that would spoil the intimacy, not in frequency as that would be "over kill", but in the number of venues. Each region holds a potters market annually or biannually, supported by the municipality as a major cultural and tourist event. Potters now are able to make a living, younger potters are encouraged in their ideals and ambitions, the public are valuing ceramic art, the community is participating, galleries are reopening and local businesses prosper as a side benefit. These are similar aims I believe we are able to achieve in Australia, with positive signs being shown after the first of such events held in Warrandyte.
To help encourage and develop the ongoing growth of ceramics in the region, the three Melbourne TAFE colleges that run ceramics courses are each encouraged to have a student table at Expo. This gives students valuable experience in presenting their work to the public, as well as developing their exhibition and marketing skills. Expo also provides a great opportunity for students to meet and chat with the exhibitors and demonstrators.
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6 Johnston Court, Dandenong,
Victoria 3175, Australia
Ph.: +61-3-97916749 Fax: +61-3-97924476 |
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14 February, 2010 03:23 |
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Welcome to Pottery Expo - Exhibitions of Australian pottery and ceramic artists |
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