This year will be our fifth iteration of The Plate Show. Plates, in all of their various forms, are one of the most challenging forms in pottery. We ask a plate to perform so many tasks: to act as a canvas for our food preparation, to serve us multiple times each day, to stack nicely in the cupboards, perhaps act as a visual feature on a wall, all while maintaining a functional design. Even though they are a relatively simple form, there is a sensitivity to nuance and detail needed to create a truly great plate.