⚱️ International Ceramic Art Competitions
Contemporary ceramic art is experiencing a remarkable global expansion, with competitions, biennials, and international awards that highlight innovation, technique, and artistic expression. This page brings together a curated selection of the most relevant events worldwide, offering updated information on active editions, deadlines, and official links. The goal is to provide a clear and valuable resource for ceramic artists, students, researchers, and anyone interested in the evolution of contemporary ceramics. Here you will find opportunities to participate, exhibit, compete, and connect with international networks that celebrate excellence in ceramic art.
Baccio da Montelupo Prize
Country: Italy
Status: Active
Frequency: Irregular
Description: An Italian prize dedicated to contemporary ceramics, with a strong focus on technical and formal innovation. The town of Montelupo Fiorentino has a long ceramic tradition and promotes this award to support both emerging and established artists.
WebSite: https://fondazionemuseomontelupo.it
Aveiro International Biennial of Artistic Ceramics
Country: Portugal
Status: Active — next edition: 2027
Frequency: Biennial
Description: One of the most prestigious ceramic art biennials in Portugal, gathering artists from around the world. It values experimentation, contemporary approaches, and technical diversity.
WebSite: https://bienalceramicaaveiro.pt
Manises International Ceramics Biennial
Country: Spain
Status: Active — 2026 edition
Frequency: Biennial
Description: A historic competition that awards artistic ceramics and ceramic design. Organized by the Manises Ceramics Museum, a major international reference.
WebSite: https://manisescityofceramics.es/en/international-ceramics-biennial-of-manises
https://www.museumanises.es/es/page/bienal-internacional-ceramica-manises-bicm
Vallauris International Biennale
Country: France
Status: Active — next edition expected in 2026
Frequency: Biennial
Description: One of the oldest and most prestigious ceramic art biennials in the world, held in the town where Picasso worked extensively with ceramics.
WebSite: https://www.vallauris-golfe-juan.fr
El Vendrell International Ceramics Biennial
Country: Spain
Status: Active — next edition expected in 2026
Frequency: Biennial
Description: A competition highlighting contemporary ceramics with strong ties to Catalan tradition. It values conceptual and technically innovative proposals.
WebSite: https://elvendrell.net/art/ceramica/biennal-de-ceramica
British Ceramics Biennial
Country: United Kingdom
Status: Active — next edition in 2027
Frequency: Biennial
Description: One of the largest contemporary ceramics events in the UK, featuring exhibitions, residencies, awards, and educational programs.
WebSite: https://www.britishceramicsbiennial.com
Carouge International Ceramics Competition
Country: Switzerland
Status: Active — next edition in 2027
Frequency: Biennial
Description: A thematic competition that challenges artists to explore specific concepts through ceramics. Highly regarded for its rigorous curatorial approach.
WebSite: carouge.ch/musee
CERCO – International Contemporary Ceramics Award
Country: Spain
Status: Active — next edition in 2027
Frequency: Annual
Description: One of the most important contemporary ceramics awards in the Iberian Peninsula, focusing on experimental and conceptual proposals.
WebSite: https://cercoceramica.com/
Premio Faenza
Country: Italy
Status: Active — next edition in 2027
Frequency: Biennial
Description: One of the oldest and most prestigious ceramic art awards in the world, organized by the MIC Faenza museum.
WebSite: https://www.micfaenza.org
Korean International Ceramic Biennale
Country: South Korea
Status: Active — next edition in 2027
Frequency: Biennial
Description: One of the largest ceramic biennials in the world, featuring exhibitions, symposiums, residencies, and major international awards.
WebSite: https://www.gcbcompetition.kr
L’Alcora International Ceramics Competition (CICA)
Country: Spain
Status: Active — 2026 edition
Frequency: Annual
Description: A highly prestigious international competition with strong participation from contemporary ceramic artists and significant awards.
WebSite: https://lalcora.es/es/museu-de-ceramica/concurs
International Ceramics Festival Mino
Country: Japan
Status: Active — next edition 2027
Frequency: Triennial
Description: One of Asia’s most important ceramic competitions, attracting thousands of submissions and offering major international visibility.
WebSite: https://www.icfmino.com/en/iccm-en
Oeiras Ceramic Art
Country: Portugal
Status: Active — 2027 edition
Frequency: Biennial
Description: A recent event dedicated to contemporary ceramics, featuring exhibitions, workshops, and an international competition.They don't have a website.
Taiwan Ceramics Biennale
Country: Taiwan
Status: Active — next edition 2027
Frequency: Biennial
Description: A world‑renowned biennale focusing on contemporary ceramics, including large‑scale installations and innovative artistic approaches.
WebSite: https://digital.ceramics.ntpc.gov.tw/en-us/Biennale/1_18.htm
