RESEARCH AND CREATION: CRAFT LIMOGES 2026 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY CALL
Artists, designers, architects, and collectives are invited to develop ambitious 12-week ceramic residency projects that merge tradition, experimentation, and contemporary vision.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $9,000
- Location
- CRAFT Limoges, Limoges, France
- Applicants notified
- Jan 30, 2026
About
Overview
CRAFT Limoges—the Center for Research on Fire and Earth Arts—announces its Research and Creation Residency 2026, inviting artists, designers, architects, and collectives from around the world to develop ambitious projects that push the boundaries of ceramics. For over 30 years, CRAFT has been a leading platform for contemporary creation, fostering experimentation and innovation in Limoges, a city world-renowned for its porcelain.
Program Details
- Duration: 12 weeks between April and December 2026
- Studio: 400 m² equipped with electric and gas kilns, professional plaster wheels, molding tools, and basic materials
- Support: Two permanent ceramic technicians providing expertise in both traditional and innovative techniques
- Conclusion: Exhibition at CRAFT and bilingual publication documenting the creative process
Award & Support
- €6,000 net grant
- Up to €3,000 in production support
- Free accommodation
- One daily meal included
- Round-trip international travel (up to €1,500)
- Ongoing technical and artistic assistance from specialists in Limoges porcelain
Eligibility
Applicants must have at least five years of professional experience, a record of exhibitions in recognized galleries or institutions, and the ability to work in French or English.
Selection Criteria
The selection jury—composed of CRAFT's Artistic Director, an art critic, an international curator, a renowned ceramist, and an institutional representative—will assess the originality, feasibility, and international potential of each proposal.
How to Apply
Applications should be sent to [email protected].
Key Dates
- Application deadline: December 31, 2025
- Results announced: January 30, 2026
- Award
- €6,000 net grant, up to €3,000 in production support, free accommodation, one daily meal, round-trip international travel (up to €1,500)
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- Innovative projects that merge tradition, experimentation, and contemporary vision in ceramics, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary approaches and aiming for international resonance.
- Eligibility
- Applicants must have at least five years of professional experience, a record of exhibitions in recognized galleries or institutions, and ability to work in French or English.
- Audience
- Artists, designers, architects, and collectives from around the world
- Contact
- [email protected]
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