Ceramic masters of Sheki "ABAD" Ceramics and Applied Arts Centre participated in the 13th International Avanos Applied Ceramics Symposium (13UAUSS2024) held in Avanos, Nevşehir region of Türkiye with themes of “Ceramic Sculpture / Wall Ceramics”.

The mentioned symposium was jointly organized by Nevshehir Hajı Bektash Veli University, Avanos Ceramic Application and Research Center and Avanos Municipality within the framework of the events held in the countries that are members of the European Ceramics Route. It took place from June 24 to July 5, 2024.

The symposium brought together talented, and diverse artists from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Romania, Japan, and the People’s Republic of China. Artists of "ABAD", Kamran Ibrahimkhalilov, Zaur Ahmadov, and Asim Abbasov represented Azerbaijan at the symposium. An exciting and creative exchange took place between masters.

Their presentations on Sheki City and the development of ceramic art in Azerbaijan were met with great interest by the symposium participants. The artworks they made during the event were presented to the balance of the Avanos Ceramic Application and Research Center where they will permanently be exhibited.

On the last day of the symposium, the participants got acquainted with the sites of Avanos with historic importance, pottery workshops, and a city tour of Cappadocia was organized for them.

At the end, the participants of the symposium were awarded with certificates.