Menemen Pottery Festival

THE WORLD MEETS AT THE HEART OF POTTERY

Dear Friends,

With its deep-rooted history, fertile lands, and rich cultural heritage, Menemen, the shining star of the Aegean, has become not just a stop along the journey but a true center of Turkey’s pottery tradition. The clay shaped in these unique lands is more than just a form; it is the embodiment of thousands of years of experience, labor, and spirit. As Menemen Municipality, we are proud to continue working with dedication to preserve this ancient tradition and pass it on to future generations.

In this spirit, we are excited and honored to organize the fourth edition of the International Menemen Pottery Festival, which will take place between September 5 and 7, 2025. During the previous three festivals, we shared unforgettable moments with pottery masters, academics, artists, and art enthusiasts from both Turkey and abroad. The positive feedback we received from around the world confirmed once again that we are taking the right steps on this journey.

The International Menemen Pottery Festival grows each year not only in the number of participants but also in its content and scope. This year, we are moving forward with even more. With exhibitions, workshops, panels, and performances that blend traditional pottery with contemporary art, we are turning Menemen into a true meeting point of culture and art. Here, pottery is not only a craft but also a way of life, an identity, and a shared memory.

We wish to celebrate this art that springs from the soil of Menemen together and carry this valuable heritage into the future. We warmly invite you to join us on this meaningful journey and to experience the fertile lands, the heartfelt people, and the hospitality of Menemen. Looking forward to seeing you at the 4th International Menemen Pottery Festival.

With Love and Respect...

HÜNERLİ ELLER POTTERY COMPETITION

As part of the International Menemen Pottery Festival, the “Hünerli Eller Pottery Competition” will take place on September 6–7, 2025, at Menemen City Park. This highly anticipated event, which draws great interest each year, will once again bring together talented participants who skillfully showcase both the technical and aesthetic aspects of pottery. The competition will be held in three categories: Masters – Technical Branch, Masters – Aesthetic Branch, and Women – Aesthetic Branch. Open to all potters from any nationality who are 18 years of age or older (or will turn 18 by the day of the competition), participants will be evaluated and awarded by a panel of expert judges from both Turkey and abroad.

ÇÖMLEĞİN İZ’İNDE PHOTO CONTEST

Organized as part of the International Menemen Pottery Festival, the Çömleğin İz’inde Photo Contest once again turns its lens toward the ancient lands of Menemen. Aiming to merge the deep-rooted history, production process and masterful tradition of Menemen pottery with the art of photography, the contest seeks to build a lasting visual archive while inspiring young photographers.

THE HEMHAL ARTİSTİC CERAMİCS COMPETİTİON AND EXHİBİTİON

The Hemhal Artistic Ceramics Competition and Exhibition, organized by Menemen Municipality, aims to bring together all artists, artisans and young talents who are devoted to the art of ceramics. The main objective of the competition is to support ceramic art, to bridge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary art, and to encourage especially young artists to create, thereby contributing to the cultural and economic life of Menemen.

PANEL

This year’s panel, organized as part of the International Menemen Pottery Festival, will be held under the title “From the Natural Habitat of Art, Abundance and Taste.” The panel will take place on September 5, 2025, at Menemen City Park and will explore the profound connection between pottery, art, gastronomy and nature.

ALTERNATIVE FIRING TECHNIQUE DEMONSTRATIONS

The alternative firing technique demonstrations, featuring the participation of many local and international ceramic artists, will once again meet the audience this year at Menemen City Park. These special demonstrations, carried out using various methods beyond traditional techniques, will offer a unique experience for anyone interested in the art of pottery.

WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES

The workshop activities to be held on September 5, 6 and 7, 2025 at Menemen City Park will be one of the most vibrant and participant-focused parts of the festival. These events, centered around the art shaped by clay, will offer participants the opportunity to create their own handmade pieces under the guidance of expert artists and academics.

STREET MARKET STALLS

As part of the 4th International Menemen Pottery Festival, which will take place between September 5 and 7, 2025, you can reserve your place at the street market stalls. Open throughout the festival, these stalls will allow artists and business owners to showcase and sell their handmade pottery, ceramics, tiles, glass, and sculpture products.

THE HEART OF POTTERY BEATS IN MENEMEN

Dear friends,

In the heart of the Aegean where history and culture meet, Menemen is not just a pearl of the region; it is also one of Turkey's most important pottery centers. We carry the pride of preserving this ancient tradition and striving to pass it on to the future. To this end, we organized the Third International Menemen Pottery Festival to realize a common dream and leave a unique legacy for tomorrow.

In Menemen, pottery is not just a craft; it is a way of life, an expression of culture. Every pot made here has been shaped by the labor and sweat of our Menemen masters, taking inspiration from the soil and spirit of Anatolia. These pots are not just ceramics; they are time capsules carrying traces of our past.

The International Menemen Pottery Festival has successfully undertaken the mission of preserving and carrying this valuable heritage into the future. Our festival revived the traditional art of pottery by bringing pottery masters together; it introduced new generations to this precious heritage and played an important role in introducing Menemen's cultural richness to the world.

By participating in this meaningful event, you showed your support for Menemen's pottery tradition. While celebrating this art that has taken root and grown in Menemen's soil together, we shared the pride of passing it on to future generations.

The Third International Menemen Pottery Festival was held in great unity and solidarity from participants to visitors. We were honored and delighted to see you among us. With love and respect...

With love and respect...

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