International ceramic market in Hanau: Art meets craft!

International ceramic market in Hanau: Art meets craft!

Hanau, Deutschland - On July 2, 2025, the 24th international ceramic market took place in the picturesque castle garden of Hanau, which attracted many visitors. As part of this colorful event, the prestigious Hanau ceramic prices were also awarded. The artist Birgit Großmann-Kraus from Nidderau-Winecken was happy about first place, for her impressive work "Randlebeitungen I-IX" she not only received prize money of 1,000 euros, but also a decree of the stand fees for the next ceramic market, like press-service.de reported.

The Hanau Ceramic Prize, sponsored by the city of Hanau and the Cultural Foundation of Sparkasse Hanau, is awarded every year as part of the pottery market. In this edition, the motto was "impossible". A total of 18 creative designs were selected by an expert jury that from Berthold Neumann, Jörg Eyfferth, Melanie Lembcke and Dr. Christianne Weber-Stöber existed. Second place went to the talented Sabine Barth from Schluechtern, who won 600 euros for her five ceramic shoes. Francesca Buda from Pohlheim won third place with her extraordinary work "metamorphosis", which shows a mussel bowl structure that turns into two birds. BU The accessory was also asked for the audience prices, where the work of Francesca Buda for "Metamorphosis" was also awarded.

artistic diversity in the rose garden

The award ceremony took place in the festive framework in the rose garden. City councilor Isabelle Hemsley emphasized the successful combination of art and commodity, which became clear in the submitted work. "We see not only works of art here, but also practical objects that enrich everyday life," she said. A special highlight was also the grim checks of over 50 euros that were raffled off among the visitors.

The Hanau Ceramic Prize has already made a name for itself in recent years. Last year the winning work under the topic "Kitsch?!" Excellent, which Isabella Hiepler-Metz, Steffi Herz and Christine Duncombe-Thüring counted. The constant further development of this award shows how high the importance of ceramic art in the region is.

A look beyond the borders of Hanau

Events such as the international ceramic market in Hanau are part of a wider trend of potter and ceramic markets that take place in Germany and all over Europe. According to keramiko.de, many cities, including Erfurt, Munich, Berlin and Hamburg, offer similar events that celebrate handicrafts and creative forms of expression. Organizers also have the opportunity to enter further markets and to promote the diversity of ceramic art beyond the borders of this event.

The ceramic market in Hanau therefore remains not only an important event for artists and art -loving, but also a platform to celebrate the versatility and craft of pottery. The next occasions to admire handmade masterpieces and maybe also make one or two bargains are only a market away.