AN EXHIBITION of ceramics by North-East artists opens later this week (Friday, October 9).

The Oriental Inspirations exhibition is the result of 18 months of work between curators at Durham University’s Oriental Museum and the North-East regional group of the Northern Potters Association.

It features the work of more than 12 ceramicists, inspired by the Oriental Museum’s collections.

Museum curator Craig Barclay said: “The Oriental Museum is famous for its ceramic collections which range in date from the Stone Age to the present day and include important pieces from China, Korea, Japan and countries across south-east Asia.

“These works have been studied and used for inspiration by contemporary ceramic artists since the museum opened more than 50 years ago. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase the fantastic work being created today by potters across the North-East.”

The museum is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and weekends and Bank Holidays from noon to 5pm. Entry costs £1.50 for adults, 75p for children aged five to 16 and over 60s and free for under fives and students.

For further details, visit dur.ac.uk/oriental.museum