Mark Dally MSDC

After training in textiles, Mark Dally applied his love of surface pattern to ceramics on his MA. Since 1990, he produces handmade, earthenware slip-decorated tableware and sculptural ceramics.

Inspirations include 17thC Staffordshire slip trailing, mid-century Stoke-on-Trent industrial ceramics such as ‘Homemaker’ by Ridgway and Carlton Ware ‘Walking Ware’, and the sci-fi anachronisms of 1940s, 50s and 60s animations and comics. He likes to combine traditional craft and industrial techniques in a contemporary take on Staffordshire slipware and figures.

Mark's work is held in public and private collections internationally.

Education

• M.A. DESIGN (DISTINCTION): CERAMICS, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (1980-82)
• B.A. HONS (FIRST): MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (1977-80)
• ART FOUNDATION, Salisbury College of Art, Salisbury, Wiltshire (1976)

Employment
CERAMIC ARTIST, Contemporary Studio Ceramics (1989 - present)

Galleries Current

• GOAT STREET GALLERY, St. Davids, Pembrokeshire
  
• HATTON CERAMICS, Warwickshire
• MARINE HOUSE GALLERY, Beer, Devon
• MOUNCEY FINE ART, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham
• NEW BREWERY ARTS, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
• OLD CHAPEL GALLERY, Pembridge, Hereford
• THE ROPEWALK, Barton on Humber, Leicestershire
• THE SIMON DREW GALLERY, Dartmouth, Devon
• THE WHITE DOVE GALLERY, Shenton, Warwickshire

Galleries Selected Past

• ARTIFEX, Sutton Coldfield
• BELLWOOD & WRIGHT, Lancaster
• BIRCHAM CONTEMPORARY ARTS, Holt, Norfolk
• BISCUIT FACTORY, Newcastle
• BESIDE THE WAVE, Falmouth, Cornwall
• CRAWFORD ARTS CENTRE, St. Andrews
• GALLERY AT BEVERE, Bevere, Worcestershire
• FENWICK GALLERY, Northumberland
• GALLERINA, Darlington, Co Durham
• GUMPS, San Francisco, USA
• MAJLIS GALLERY, Dubai, UAE
• MARY MAGGS, Broadway, Worcestershire
• OPEN EYE GALLERY, Edinburgh
• PARKFIELDS GALLERY, Ross-on Wye, Hereford
• RIVERSIDE GALLERY, Stonehaven
• SARK GLASS, Sark, Channel Islands

Exhibitions Selected

• POTFEST IN THE PARK, Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith (Aug 2020, 2019, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002)
• ART IN CLAY, The Maltings, Farnham (Nov 2019, 2018, 2017, )
• THE CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS FESTIVAL, Bovey Tracey, Devon, (June 2018, 2017)
• OPEN STUDIOS FESTIVAL, Lady Bay Arts, Nottingham (May 2017)
• GALLERY AT BEVERE, 'Mark Dally/Walter Keeler', Worcestershire (Aug 2016)
• MARY MAGGS, Christmas Exhibition, Broadway, Worcestershire (Nov 2014, 2013, 2012)
  
• SIMON DREW GALLERY, 'Mark Dally New Ceramics': Solo Exhibition, Dartmouth, Devon (Nov 2013)
• GALLERY AT BEVERE, Christmas Exhibition, Worcestershire (Nov 2010)
• DARTINGTON CIDER PRESS GALLERY, Clocks (Nov 2010)
• BISCUIT FACTORY, 'Familiar Faces, New Collections' (June 2009)
• GALLERY AT BEVERE, Summer Exhibition, Worcestershire (Aug 2008)
• STOKE CERAMIC ARTS FESTIVAL, Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent (Oct 2007)
• ART IN CLAY, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire (Aug 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002)
• CERAMICS SOUTH EAST, The Friars, Aylesford (June 2006)
  
• CRAFTS COUNCIL GALLERY, 'Table Manners', London (Dec 2005)
• ART IN ACTION, Waterperry House, Oxfordshire (July 2005, 2004, 2003)
• SIMON DREW GALLERY, Mark Dally Ceramics Solo Exhibition, Dartmouth, Devon (May 2005)
• BRITISH CRAFTS, Chiswick, London (Nov 2004)
• THE GEFFRYE MUSEUM, Ceramics in the City, London (Sep 2004)
• INHOUSE, Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, London (May 2004)
• CRAWFORD ARTS CENTRE, 'Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Paintings & Mark Dally Ceramics', St. Andrews (Aug-Oct 2003)
• SIMON DREW GALLERY, 'Dog', Dartmouth, Devon (June 2003)
• CLAYART, Denbigh, Wales (May 2003)
• BRITISH CRAFTS, Chiswick, London (Apr 2003 & Nov 2003)
• BIRCHAM CONTEMPORARY ART, 'The Tea Party', Norfolk (Sep 2002)
• EARTH AND FIRE , Rufford Craft Centre (July 2002, 2001)
• CRAWFORD ARTS CENTRE, Mark Dally: Solo Exhibition, St. Andrews (Nov 2001)
• OPEN EYE GALLERY, Mark Dally: Solo Exhibition, Edinburgh (Mar 2001)
• CHELSEA CRAFTS FAIR, Chelsea Town Hall, London (Oct 2000)
• RIESCO GALLERY, 'Teatime on Venus: Mark Dally Ceramics', Clocktower Museum, Croydon (July-Oct 2000)
• VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM, Black & White Ware/Aubrey Beardsley Centenary Exhibition, London (1999)

Publications

• CLAYCRAFT (2019, 2018, 2017)
• BBC HOMES AND ANTIQUES (May 2005)
• TIME OUT (Sep 2004)
• EVENING STANDARD NEWSPAPER (Sep 2004)
• WORLD OF INTERIORS (Aug 2004)
• CONCEPT FOR LIVING(Mar 2004)
• COUNTRY HOMES AND INTERIORS (Feb 2004)
• HOUSE AND GARDENS, USA, (Mar 2001)
• THE INDEPENDENT (Oct 2000)
• HOUSE AND GARDENS, UK (Nov 1998)

Awards & Grants

• INTERNATIONAL CERAMICS COMPETITION, Shortlisted: First Prize, Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent (2007)
• CREATIVE NETWORK, Travel Bursary (2005)
• CHELSEA CRAFTS FAIR, Finalist: George Little Award, Chelsea Crafts Fair (2000)
• CREATIVE AMBITIONS GRANT, West Midlands Arts (2000)
• NEW DESIGNER BURSARY, Country Living (2000)
• CRAFT SHOWCASE EXHIBITION AWARD, West Midlands Arts (1996)
• BOOTHROYD BURSARY AWARD, Staffordshire University (1979)

Collections Public

CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS COLLECTION, Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent

Collections Private

• Christopher Coleman Interior Design, Brooklyn, New York, USA
• Holli Kao, Hidden Hills, California, USA
• Mr and Mrs RW McWhorter, St. Louis, Missouri, USA