27rd-29th June 2025 / The Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wroclaw
- 15. Festival of High Temperatures
Through Fire to Art | June 27–29, 2025
The Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław
Ul. Traugutta 19/21 | Wroclaw
On June 27, Wrocław will once again heat up – the 15th International Festival of High Temperatures is about to begin! This unique event, organized by the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design, will once again transform the city into the European capital of fire and art. It’s the only open-access artistic event in Poland where creators who work with fire reveal the behind-the-scenes of their creative processes — quite literally.
This year’s festival motto — “Through Fire to Art” — sets the tone for all artists and participants. During the last weekend of June, Wrocław will host live demonstrations, engaging workshops, and inspiring exhibitions featuring renowned glass, ceramics, and metal artists from around the world. Over the course of three days, festival-goers will get a chance to witness artistic mastery in action and even take part in the creative process themselves.
The festival will open on Friday with a series of exhibition openings at venues such as: Neon Gallery (at the Centre for Applied Arts and Innovation, ASP, Traugutta 19/21), Black Frame Gallery near Concordia Design, and outdoor display cases on Świdnicka Street adn Oławska Street.
Saturday will be devoted to demonstrations and workshops taking place throughout the Academy’s buildings and garden at Traugutta 19/21. Visitors will not only observe the artists at work but will also have opportunities to join in select hands-on activities.
Sunday will offer a more reflective dimension with a conference titled “Through Fire to Art.” Renowned artists from Poland and abroad will share insights into their creative practices and discuss the use of high temperatures in their work. Among the speakers are: Sunbin Lim, Dávid and Šimon Valovič, Dominique Coenen, Anne Verdier, Marta Byrdziak, Alison Ouellette-Kirby, Noah Kirby, Tobias Flores, David Lobdell, and James L Hayes.
As in previous years, the Tea Bowl Competition will also take place, continuing a cherished festival tradition. This year’s theme is “Ichi-go ichi-e (一期一会) – One Gesture, One Lifetime.” The selected entries will be presented in an exhibition during the Festival.
The detailed festival program will be published on the organizer’s website in the first half of June.
The Festival of High Temperatures is an artistic event organized by the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław since 2007, the idea of which is to integrate various artistic activities in the field of ceramics, glass and metal sculpture, having a common denominator in the form of high temperature.
