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FESTIVALS - MARKETS - AWARDS

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SERES'10, Celrà (Eskisehir) Turkey

With the assistance of Anadolu University Turkish Ceramic Society organizes SERES'10. International Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain Enamel, Glaze and Pigment Congress' which aims to bring academicians, artists, designers in the fields of ceramic, glass, enamel, glaze, pigment and cement and people of regarded industries together, supplying them suitable arena for sharing knowledge and experiences and for determining possible future collaborations with its wide range of coverage.

October 2010. The official language is English. seres@anadolu.edu.tr
Information: http://seres.anadolu.edu.tr - presentation DOC format
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International Ceramics Festival

Since it began in 1987 the International Ceramics Festival has grown to become the UK's leading ceramics event. It offers teachers, students, ceramic artists, collectors, working potters and amateurs alike the chance to meet and study the work of distinguished, internationally known demonstrators from Wales, the UK and many countries worldwide.The trade stands have become an increasingly valuable part of the Ceramics Festival. They offer the festival's visitors a unique opportunity to see and compare what is new in the way of equipment, tools materials and books as well as being able to purchase tried and tested materials directly from the suppliers, many of whom have special offers for festival goers.    www.internationalceramicsfestival.org/index.htm

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International Ceramic-PlainAir „Palanca 2010   (to confirm)

The aim of this event is to use various techniques in the field of ceramics to be tested and experience, with the main area on the basis of traditional ceramics. 

This includes the pottery at the wheel, modeling, wood fire techniques, Raku, and various after-treatment techniques.
Due to the geographical situation of the Republic of Moldova was and is a gathering of different cultures and nations is always present; we try to integrate this interesting mix in the field of ceramics.       konecny_bernhard@ceramicmoldova.net       www.ceramicmoldova.net

Deadline :  July 1st (to confirm)

Date of event :  Aug 2010 (to confirm)    

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Festival Internacional de Ceràmica : Terrània - Festival de Ceràmica

Terrània became the first pottery event in Catalonia and the first edition was very successful thanks to the quality of the works exposed and to the great number of people who visited it. For three days the old church of Sant Francesc and the surroundings go into the world of artistic pottery.

www.terrania.cat

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DECEMBER

 

Biennale Internationale de Céramique Contemporaine de Vallauris 2010

Dans le cadre de cette Biennale, un concours, réservé aux membres de l’Union Européenne, est organisé sous l’égide de la municipalité de Vallauris Golfe-juan, par un Comité de la Biennale siégeant à l’Hôtel de Ville.
Peut concourir tout artiste ou artisan présentant des œuvres intégralement inédites.

Deadline : Dec 31st 2009
Info : Tel : 04 93 64 34 67 06220 Vallauris France
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International Potter Market, Enfanga’t 2010, Celrà (Girona) Spain  - 5th edition

If you are interested in participating , please send us your application form by e-mail or by ordinary mail, which should include 3 photographs representative of your work (You can find Application form on the web site www.enfangat.net
Applications should arrive before 31st December 2009.

This year during the two days of the Pottery Market a lot of participative workshops will take place such as Clay-Therapy, A Wheel Thrown Plates Competition, the Firing of the “ City in Flames” and many others.
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2nd Shanghai International Pot Art Biennial Exhibition

100 outstanding ceramics artists will be selected by the organizing committee.
High caliber of artists and high quality of art work are selected and screened on the basis of leading fashions and superb quality of creation in market trend. To ensure the uniqueness, the exhibition will adopt the system of initial evaluations and invitation that after the works selection, only the artists with invitations can participate in the Biennial and it aims to ensure both the artistry and originality.  Details
During the Biennial, organizing committee will organize artists can talk about arts and creativity, exchange skills and ideas, which add beauty to the Shanghai 2010 Expo.
Deadline  :  December 25th

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2010

 

JANUARY

 

Terralha 2010

The Cultural Office of Saint Quentin la Poterie is organizing the edition of the European Festival of Ceramic Arts, with the goal of encouraging the

new European Ceramics and in particular promoting “young ceramic artists”, this talented wave of innovative artists that are creating new paths in ceramic arts.

Because the discovery of new talents cultivates the ceramics of tomorrow and because there isn’t any true artistic depth without exchanges between artists, the Cultural Office has

decided to really get to know this new generation of artists present throughout the festival.

Deadline for submission : January 31st (to confirm)

A complete set of the rules and regulations of the competition are available at the Office Culturel and can be downloaded at: www.officeculturel.com 

Contact : Office Culturel/Point Information Tourisme,15, rue du Docteur Blanchard,30700 St Quentin la Poterie,Tel : +33 (0) 466 227 438 (

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FEBRUARY

 

Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition

The Italian Trade Commission and Confindustria Ceramica, the Association of Italian Ceramics, are proud to announce the 2010 Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition Call for Entries.The competition, now in its 17th year, recognizes the exceptional work of North American architects and designers who feature Italian ceramic tiles in their institutional, residential or commercial/hospitality spaces.The competition is open to all North American architects and interior designers.

Projects eligible : Commercial, Residential or Institutional new construction or renovation projects completed within the past 5 years. Projects can be domestic or international.

Submissions must be completed no later than February 19, 2010. http://www.tilecompetition.com

 

MARCH

 

10th International prize of contemporary ceramics Aragon 2010
Every participant, individual or collective, authors from any country, will be able to show maximum of three pieces of artworks.
The presented pieces of artworks won’t be able to have been rewarded in other competitions and will be have a ceramic concept; the artworks of industrial character will be excluded.
Registration : before March 8th   Site/Registration
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2nd Galera Ceramics and Pottery Prix Vila de la Galera - biannual, open to all the artists and artisans

This award was created in 2008, is a biennial basis and, for the year 2010 will take two forms: Ceramics and Pottery. The objectives of the contest are to promote creativity, spreading the artistic work, and relate the art and craft building. It will be open to all trends and ceramist materials that are capable of developing its last creative phase in an oven.

Deadline : February 28th

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APRIL

 

art/terre 2010  (Comines-Warneton - Belgium).

E. The aim of the competition is to award a prize to original artistic works in which "earth" plays an essential role: "earth" ought to make up the support of the creation and/or its subject. As this edition of the competition is enrolled in an semi-urban context, the interpretation of the thematic is as free as possible (earth as a material, but also as a symbol: earth should be considered in the widest possible meaning of the term).

F.Art/terre est un concours bisannuel international dont l’objet est de primer des œuvres artistiques originales dans laquelle la terre est essentielle : la terre doit constituer le support de l’œuvre et/ou en être le thème.

NL.De wedstrijd heeft als doel originele artistieke werken te bekronen waarvan de aarde de essentie uitmaakt: de aarde moet de basis van het werk vormen en/of er het thema van zijn. Deze uitgave van de wedstrijd plaatst zich in een half-stedelijke context, de interpretatie van het thema is zo ruim mogelijk gewild (de aarde als materiaal maar ook als symbool: de aarde is te beschouwen in de ruimste zin van de term)

Deadline : April 30rd

Règlement et dossier d'inscription en français        Reglement en inschrijvingsdossier in het Nederlands        Rules and registration file in English        http://www.art-terre.be/2010

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MAY

 

The Gold Coast International Ceramic Art Award is an acquisitive art award and exhibition, open to all ceramic art forms.

The competition is open to artists from all countries.

Works chosen for the exhibition at Gold Coast City Art Gallery will be selected by the Judge from photographs or jpegs submitted with the entry. Selected artists will be invited to submit works of art for exhibition and consideration by the Judge for acquisition. The Judge may select more works than c  an be exhibited in which case all works submitted will be viewed by the Judge and remain eligible for acquisition.   http://www.ceramicartaward.com/

Deadline : May 28th   

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JUNE

 

Orsoni Prize 2010, International Award for Mosaic Fine Art (to confirm)
Maestro Orsoni and Dottore Bisazza will award the Grand Prize to the individual who best exemplifies the use of Orsoni product in a mosaic representing excellent technique and unique artistic vision. Four additional artists will also be recognized for their work with one Honorable Mention and three Finalists.

Artists may submit 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works.
You will create one application and select 2D or 3D art type for each image.

Deadline : June 11th  - mosaic artists may apply in two categories, 2D and 3D through Juried Art Services for Orsoni Smalti Veneziani’s biennial Orsoni Prize. Orsoni Smalti Veneziani has been producing Venetian smalti and 24k gold mosaic since 1888. Honorary President Maestro Lucio Orsoni and Pino Bisazza, founder and President of Trend Group, will judge the competition.

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6th Biennal of Ceramic “El Vendrell” - Spain

The Biennal de Ceràmica of El Vendrell is organized to promote the creation and the spreading of ceramics around the world.

This Biennal is opened to all creators that use technics of ceramics. They can take part of it individually or collectively.

The works must be original or unpublished. Works shown in other contests will not be accepted.

The participant can present three works at the most. A set of pieces will be considered as one work. ceramica@elvendrell.net

Deadline : 19th of June 2010 (to  confirm)

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JULY

 

International Competition of Ceramics 2011

Le 13ème concours international de céramique de la ville de Carouge aura lieu en automne 2011. Le thème, le règlement et le bulletin d'inscription seront disponibles sur se site dans le courant de l'été 2010.

The 13th international ceramics contest of Carouge will begin in Autumn 2011.The theme, the instructions and the registration report will be available on our website during the Summer 2010.   http://www.carouge.ch

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Exposition of Pottery and Ceramic of La Rambla 2010

All the people interested can participate in the contest regardless their nationality, as long as they have a document which does credit to their identity.
The pieces will be presented by the author in the place and date that the Organizing Commission indicates for every year. The contestant has to take charge of the delivery and removal of the pieces, if it is necessary (unless an opposite determination of the Organizing Commission). The delivery date will be notified to the contestants with minimum 7 days before the term .   
Site        Rules

Deadline :  July 4th (to confirm)

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SEPTEMBER

 

6th  World Ceramic Biennale 2011(Korea)

A jury will first judge on slides, which should reach Korea by September 30th 2010
All detailed information and registration forms should be required from: "Organizing Committee, the 6th World Ceramic Biennale 2011 Korea - International Competition - 1246 Kwonsun-dong, Kwonsun-ku, Suwon, Kyonggi-do 4441- 390, Korea -
   http://cebiko.wocef.com

Contact information : Mail   Tel: +82-31-645-0580   Fax: +82-31-631-1614

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DECEMBER

 

Biennial International Ceramics Competition of Marratxí 2011

The objective of the Biennial International Ceramics Competition of Marratxí is to promote and support the creation of both artistic and traditional ceramics.

This biennial competition is being set in motion with the intention of lending international renown to the name of Marratxí as a municipality with a long tradition in ceramics, and one committed to quality, innovation and art in ceramics as a way of defining a cultural, and a future, identity.http://www.bicma.es

Deadline : December 10th

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2011

 

MARCH

 

V Bienal Internacional de Cerámica "Ciudad de Talavera"

The Organismo Autónomo Local de Cultura of Talavera de la Reina summons the Fourth International Biennial of Ceramics “Ciudad de Talavera”.

The entry applications should be sent to the "Organismo Autonomo Local de Cultura, Plaza del Pan, nº5, 45600 Talavera de la Reina (Toledo) Spain", before March 20th, 2009. The application will include the entry form duly filled up, and a maximum of 3 slides for each piece presented in informatic support, TIFF of 300 ppp. at

Deadline : March 18th, 2011       Rules & registration : Site

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JUNE

 

10th International Biennial of Ceramics, Manises 2011

This Biennale aims to encourage the creation within the field of ceramic creation and promote the name and city Manises ceramics.

May participate, both individually and collectively, the potters of any country in the world.bienalceramica@cv.gva.es  www.manises-bienal.com 

Deadline : June 20th

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7th International Biannual of Ceramics presented by the City of Kapfenberg

The motto of the 7th Biannual Ceramics Festival : to advise later

Open to all artistic forms of expression concerning the use of ceramics – with the exclusion of serially manufactured objects and ceramic design.

Deadline : June 20th    Site  

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2012

 

JUNE

 

X Bienal Internacional de Ceramica - Manises

The main aim of this Biennial is to promote the creation of ceramics as an art, and the name of Manises as a ceramic centre.

All potters from all over the world may take part in this Biennial, either individually or as a collective.

Deadline : 21th of June 2011(to confirm) Site

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JULY

 

Taiwan Ceramics Biennale 2012

Ceramists from all over the world are welcome to participate, regardless of nationality, age, or qualifications. For collective works, one individual should be nominated by the team to act as their representative (please attach a name list of the team).

For more information visit : http://www.ceramics.tpc.gov.tw/competition   

Application : July 30th 2011

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KERAMEIKON

The  International Festival  2012 exhibition is the traditional international manifestation of ceramics being held under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia and the Varazdin City Council.
The organizer is KERAMEIKON, Croatian Ceramic Association in partnership with The City Museum of Varazdin.
Only the works which embody the concept of ceramics as a means of free artistic expression will be accepted: sculptures, installation, and works serving a non-functional and functional purpose. Artists are expected to contribute by presenting distinctively personalised, original and novel ceramic art works characterised by a sincere approach, an ebullient, vivaciously creative and imaginative form of expression. A combination of various materials may be used but the work must be done primarily in ceramics.
Deadline : October 30th (to confirm) info@kerameikon.com or visit:  www.kerameikon.com
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IV International Ceramic Tile Triennial  2013

Elit-tile is not a competition, but a celebration of tile as a ceramic, artistic element with an actual use as well as the embodiment of a concept.
Igneri Foundation is proud to announce its Fourth International Ceramic Tile Triennial or elit-tile 2013.
Elit-tile has been launched to promote the making and use of tile as conceptual medium,architectural ornamenttion or personal/cultural artifact.Taken from the word elite, it means the utmost, that which excels. elit-tile 2012/2013 is an event for and to the excellence of ceramic tile. We work hard to make it the most important ceramic tile event worldwide, in a Caribbean setting.elit-tile 2012/2013 is open to all artists/ceramists that masters fire techniques and also willing to send the work as a donation to the Museum of Contemporary Ceramics (MCC).
The works will not only increase the Museum collection but also support the ceramics activities in our country guided by Igneri Foundation/Art and Archaeology.
Only invited international artists will be accepted, though.

In order to register, interested artists who have not been invited must submit a complete file. Further info : thimop@elit-tile.net
Deadline : October 30th.2012    http://www.elit-tile.net 

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