New Era Youth Art Talent Training Project

 

Recently, the exhibition of works from the conclusion of the "Youth Partner Program" and "New Era Youth Art Talent Training Project - Ceramics 100" organized by the China Artists Association opened at Jingdezhen Ceramic University in Jiangxi. Zhu Di, member of the Party Leadership Group, Vice Chairman, and Secretary of the Secretariat of the China Literature and Art Publishing House, attended and announced the opening of the exhibition.

 

Zhu Di visited the exhibition and engaged in in-depth discussions with everyone. He commended the project achievements made through collaborative efforts from all parties, believing that the works of the trainees exhibited a new atmosphere in the creative transformation of traditional ceramic culture. The project experience provided valuable insights for promoting the high-quality development of ceramic art and the ceramic industry. He stated that all parties should work together to solidly carry out the "second half" of the project, promote the project achievements through multiple channels, and continuously pay attention to the growth and development of the trainees; optimize and enhance the project design, focusing on the modern expression of ceramic art and the modern transformation of the ceramic industry based on fully summarizing experience and extensively listening to suggestions; and further improve the cultivation and support mechanism to create a better environment for the growth and development of young art talents.

 

Qu Jian, Secretary of the Party Group and Vice Chairman of the China Artists Association, Li Longwu, Deputy Director of the Propaganda Department of the Jiangxi Provincial Party Committee, Director of the Provincial Bureau of Press and Publication (Provincial Copyright Bureau), and Director of the Provincial Film Bureau, Rao Liping, Secretary of the Party Group of the Jiangxi Literature and Art Publishing House, Yang Zhen, Vice Chairman of the Jiangxi Literature and Art Publishing House, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Jiangxi Artists Association, Pu Shouzhi, Secretary of the Party Committee of Jingdezhen Ceramic University, Lv Pinchang, Director of the Public Art Committee of the China Artists Association, Chairman of the Jiangxi Artists Association, and Vice President of Jingdezhen Ceramic University, Bai Ming, Director of the Ceramic Art Committee of the China Artists Association and Professor of the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, as well as Huang Chunmao, Hu Yinjiao, Wang Jinhai, Yang Zhimin, Tang Zhongxi, Hu Liping, Wang Lisheng, Hu Weihua, representatives of mentors and students of the "Ceramics 100" project, and more than 200 representatives from relevant functional departments, teachers, and students of Jingdezhen Ceramic University attended the opening ceremony. Li Wei, Director of the Art and Art Center of China Literature and Art Publishing House, presided over the opening ceremony.

 

In his opening speech, Qu Jian stated that the "Ceramics 100" project aims to cultivate a group of ceramic creation and design talents who are deeply rooted in artistic spirit and close to industrial needs. This exhibition presents the fruitful results of the project implementation, reflecting not only the significant improvement in the students' artistic cognition and creative abilities, but also the collaborative support from the central to the local level, from the Literature Publishing House to the Art Association, from the government to universities, showcasing the dedicated contributions of mentors, and conveying the profound cultural heritage of Chinese ceramic art and its innovative vitality in the new era. The exhibition is not only a conclusion but also a starting point. The China Art Publishing House is committed to becoming a companion and supporter of young artists, laying a solid foundation of talents for the long-term development of the art industry.

 

After the opening ceremony, the leaders and guests visited the exhibition and held a project summary meeting.

 

 

 

The project was launched in Jingdezhen in July 2024. 100 outstanding students from all over the country devoted themselves wholeheartedly to it. Nearly 60 teachers conducted systematic training through various forms such as special lectures, on-site teaching, and inspection exchanges. Over the course of more than a year, nearly 20 members of the mentor group provided continuous follow-up guidance, accurately grasping the teaching direction and tailoring their instruction to individual students. They helped students optimize their creative plans and enhance their artistic expression, truly achieving success in learning and applying what they have learned.