We are delighted to announce the winner of the selectors prize in our Annual Open Exhibition 2023 is Jemma Gowland with her wonderful piece “Modern Childhood”

“The attention to detail within the piece not only shows a complete understanding of the material itself , Porcelain, but the exceptional talent of the maker culminating in an extraordinary sculptural piece of ceramic.” - Keith Brymer Jones

We would like to thank the judges Keith Brymer Jones, Ann Lewis and Jeremy Yates who had an extremely difficult job selecting the work and choosing the winner, the quality of the work submitted this year was astounding.

“The body of work submitted in this exhibition is incredible . The depth and broad spectrum of work shows the incredible skill of all of the artists ,and forever affirms that art is the most powerful form of communication by which humankind communicates.” - Keith Brymer Jones