Ceramics are a fundamental element in the identity of Potries. For generations, the municipality thrived on pottery, with eight active production centers and family workshops. Although the profession disappeared in the 1980s, the memory remains alive in the architecture and identity of its inhabitants.
Thanks to collective effort, Potries has revived its ceramic legacy with the opening of the Àngel Domínguez Pottery Museum in 2015 and the "Les Vernissadores" Ceramics School-Workshop in 2021, which welcomes around a hundred weekly students.
The mayor of Potries, Sergi Vidal, states that the Biennial aims to transform this ceramic renaissance into an economic springboard. "We want to consolidate the craft, generate professional opportunities, and establish ceramics and craftsmanship as a source of sustainable economy," he declared.
The Rural Ceramics Biennial of Potries will have its own identity, celebrated on a municipal scale with a more intimate and attentive approach. Furthermore, it will connect ceramics with other artistic disciplines, including a dance festival, exhibitions, and participation from the Ministry of Culture.
This initiative is part of a renewed cultural strategy that includes Potries joining the Spanish Association of Ceramic Cities, a network that also includes cities from Italy, France, and Romania.
