GULDAGERGAARD
INTERNATIONAL CERAMIC RESEARCH CENTER

Guldagergaard serves as an international center of knowledge and dissemination for ceramic art, with its artist-in-residence programme as the cornerstone.

At Guldagergaard, artists, professionals and students will find comprehensive ceramic facilities that support all stages of the creative process, as well as a welcoming and inspiring working environment.

In addition to offering artist-in-residence stays of varying lengths, Guldagergaard provides grant-funded residencies, runs workshops with leading international figures, hosts artist talks, and houses two annual Project Network programmes for promising art students from across the globe.

Guldagergaard is also behind “Claytopia”, a universe for culture enthusiasts interested in ceramics. During Claytopia Summer, Guldagergaard presents contemporary ceramic art in the sculpture park and welcomes a broad audience.

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
GRANTS

Open call for residences 2026-27

Apply for a one-month internationally oriented artist residency.: This grant is awarded to ceramists with a distinct ceramic project, which they wish to explore during their stay.

ARTIST-
IN-RESIDENCE (AIR)

Our Artist-in-Residence program is the cornerstone of Guldagergaard, offering visiting artists a global community and cutting-edge facilities.

The program is dedicated to cultivate an atmosphere where growth and collaboration thrive – and whether you’re looking to sharpen your craft, or build your network, our expert staff is here to support and guide you.

With 24/7 access to your own studio space, you can explore and push your artistic boundaries on your own schedule.

NEW WORKSHOP
FACILITIES

In the wake of the devastating fire that burned down the old workshop building in December 2023, we’ve embarked on an ambitious endeavor to resurrect the facilities.

Today stands a professional temporary workshop spanning 220 square meters. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art ceramic apparatus and a kiln park, which has been fully operational since the beginning of February 2024.

We anticipate that the new permanent workshop building will be reconstructed by the Slagelse Municipality over the course of 2025.

GULDAGERGAARD 3.0
CERAMIC ART INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

The efforts of the team were set into motion the day after the fire of 2023 to manifest a new chapter – “Guldagergaard 3.0” – which is now beginning to unfold.

Guldagergaard remains dedicated to nurturing the symbiotic relationship between cutting-edge technology, creativity, community, and the natural world. And Guldagergaard 3.0 will continue to focus on innovation while championing sustainability practices within the profession. 

Despite the setback in 2023, Guldagergaard remains steadfast in its commitment to international collaboration and experimenting within the ceramic field, and will continue to serve the realm of ceramic art, craft, and design.

Moreover Guldagergaard 3.0 also aims to engage a wider audience with its concept of Claytopia, which is gradually taking shape.

CLAYTOPIA
A VIBRANT CULTURAL VENUE

Claytopia is Guldagergaard’s initiative geared towards engaging the public, offering a unique space within the beautiful park surrounding Guldagergaard.

Among Claytopia’s activities are outdoor art exhibitions, concerts, discussion salons, and a design boutique.

It is our ambition to further develop Claytopia, and we are already well underway in crafting a vision that can elevate Claytopia to new heights.

FIND YOUR WAY

Guldagergaard
International Ceramic Research Center

Heilmannsvej 31 A
4230 Skælskør
Denmark

+45 58 19 00 16
ceramic@ceramic.dk