“Playing With Fire” 

Exhibition of Contemporary Enamel to be held at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen’s Jubilee Gallery

The British Society of Enamellers and the Devon Guild of Craftsmen are proud to announce a major juried exhibition of contemporary UK enamelling to take place at the Devon Guild in September 2008. The exhibition will travel to other important venues nationally and possibly internationally.

‘Playing With Fire’ will be a fantastic opportunity for the 14 selected enamellers  from across the United Kingdom to show off the wealth and diversity of enamelling talent and practice throughout the country.

The aim of this exhibition is to raise the appreciation of enamelling and show the work of the best contemporary enamellers in the UK. A wide range of enamelling will be represented, showing a variety of techniques, both historical and experimental, and work which emphasizes the role played by the intentions of the artists. 

Major prizes will be offered to encourage freshness and innovation.

These will include:
· The opportunity to use the large kiln at UWE for a young maker.
· An award from the Devon Guild of Craftsmen.
· A kiln for a new maker from The British Society of Enamellers.

For further information contact:
flora.pearson@crafts.org.uk
01626 832223