Plates and chargers can serve as more than just places to put your food: they can be glorious art to show off on a table, sideboard, or hutch. These 500 spectacular pieces chosen by esteemed juror Linda Arbuckle range from the utilitarian yet beautifully glazed plate to dramatically decorated work, and they�re crafted from a remarkable variety of materials�including pristine porcelain and bold earthenware. Nick Joerling�s stoneware is the perfect canvas for a design: vigorous brush strokes set in wax resist race across its attractive surface. Warren Smith�s coolly functional Serving Plate features electric-fired copper glaze and ash glaze coating, while Kelly McKibben�s hand-built Going for a Stroll showcases delicately inlaid and silk-screened images. The stunning gallery provides a unique and wide-ranging snapshot of contemporary ceramic arts.