14th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino (Japan)
Submit self-created ceramic works exploring the theme 'Potential of Ceramics' for international competition and exhibition.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 154 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- Grand Prix: 5,000,000 JPY; Gold Award: 2,000,000 JPY; Silver Award: 1,000,000 JPY (3 works); Bronze Award: 500,000 JPY (4 works); Special Judge's Award: 100,000 JPY (10 works); Sakazaki Shigeo Ceramics Award: 500,000 JPY each (up to 2 artists under 40)
- Location
- Ceramics Park MINO, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
- Exhibition window
- Oct 8, 2027 → Nov 7, 2027
About
Overview
The 14th International Ceramics Exhibition Mino seeks self-created ceramic works exploring the theme 'Potential of Ceramics.' About 200 selected works will be exhibited at Ceramics Park MINO in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. The competition aims to support the ceramics industry's growth and enhance culture through global exchange of ceramics design and culture.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: 29 January 2027
- Exhibition: 8 October to 7 November 2027
Eligibility
- Open to artists worldwide
- Works must have been produced on or after 1 February 2024
- Works cannot have been selected in other public competitions
- Sakazaki Shigeo Ceramics Award: limited to artists up to 40 years old
Theme & concept
Entries should go beyond traditional concepts, demonstrate imagination, and explore the potential of ceramics.
Size & weight requirements
Floor space of 4 ㎡ or less, height of 4m or less, and weight of 100kg or less. Size, weight, and shape must not interfere with transportation or indoor exhibition.
Awards
- Grand Prix: 5,000,000 JPY (1 work)
- Gold Award: 2,000,000 JPY (1 work)
- Silver Award: 1,000,000 JPY (3 works)
- Bronze Award: 500,000 JPY (4 works)
- Special Judge's Award: 100,000 JPY (10 works)
- Sakazaki Shigeo Ceramics Award: 500,000 JPY each (up to 2 artists under 40)
Grand Prix privileges
The Grand Prix winner will be invited to attend the award ceremony. Round-trip transportation and accommodation will be covered by the organiser.
- Award
- Grand Prix: 5,000,000 JPY; Gold Award: 2,000,000 JPY; Silver Award: 1,000,000 JPY (3 works); Bronze Award: 500,000 JPY (4 works); Special Judge's Award: 100,000 JPY (10 works); Sakazaki Shigeo Ceramics Award: 500,000 JPY each (up to 2 artists under 40)
- Theme
- The call seeks ceramic works that explore the 'Potential of Ceramics,' encouraging entries that go beyond traditional concepts, demonstrate imagination, and explore new possibilities in ceramic art and design.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists worldwide; works must be produced on or after 1 February 2024 and cannot have been selected in other public competitions; Sakazaki Shigeo award limited to artists up to 40 years old.
- Audience
- Open to individuals and artists worldwide
- Size & format
- Floor space of 4 ㎡ or less, height of 4m or less, weight of 100kg or less
- Also worth noting
- Floor space of 4 ㎡ or less, height of 4m or less, weight of 100kg or less
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