ceramic brussels art prize
The art prize aims to highlight the vitality and diversity of contemporary ceramic practice while supporting young contemporary creators.
The call for artists is open to art students and/or young artists living in Europe who are not represented by a gallery, with no age limit. It is open to artists with less than 10 years' practice and research in the field of ceramics.
The applications are now open until May 31 for the 2027 edition of the art prize.
the group show
From all the applications, five artists will selected by a jury of professionals and presented in an exhibition organized by Jean-Marc Dimanche during ceramic brussels. Each artist will showcase a selection of their works.
2027 applications
The ceramic brussels art prize 2027 offers five selected artists the opportunity to present their work within a dedicated exhibition space at the entrance of the fair, in direct contact with an international audience of collectors, galleries, curators, institutions and art professionals.
→ apply here
Application deadline: May 31, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Notification to applicants: July 2026
Public announcement: September 2026
Fair dates: January 20–24, 2027
Application fee: €25
The open call is addressed to artists:
based in a country of the European Union
not represented by a gallery
with less than 10 years of artistic practice in ceramics
Applications may be submitted individually or as a duo.
2026 awards
In addition to the jury prize, institutional partners also awarded additional prizes to the laureates.
The jury prize
a solo show during ceramic brussels 2027
The artist will be given the chance to present his/her/their work in a solo show during the 2027 edition of ceramic brussels.
Marie Pic is the winner of the jury prize 2026.
Ambassade de France en Belgique (be)
a monograph devoted to the artist work
The artist benefits from the publication of a monograph on their work, supported by the French Embassy in Brussels and produced in partnership with Les Éditions des Ateliers d’Art de France.
With this support, the artist has an important tool for presenting and disseminating his work.
Ninon Hivert is the winner of the Ambassade de France en Belgique (be) award 2026.
Les Ateliers dans la Forêt (fr)
a residency prize "Les Ateliers dans la Forêt"
A new artistic residency in France, in the heart of the Orléans forest in the Loiret region. A space for collective creation centred on nature, to research, exchange, change scale and draw inspiration from a large park surrounded by 10 hectares of forest. It's a space for dialogue between different skills (ceramics, painting, cooking, design, writing, etc.).
The artist will benefit from a 2-month research and creation residency in 2026, including (in particular) accommodation on site and payment of transport costs to the place of residency (located in the Loiret region, 1h30 from Paris. He/she will have access to a fully equipped workshop, raw materials, cooking and, if necessary, a vehicle.
Danny Cremers is the winner of the Les Ateliers dans la Forêt (fr) residency.
Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles | Paris (fr)
an exhibition from September 2027, in Paris
The Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles | Paris, also known as Le Vaisseau, is an artistic and cultural Alien-institution — a reference catalyst for French-speaking Belgian contemporary creation and its artistic and cultural ecosystem.
Through its resolutely cross-disciplinary programme, deployed both in situ and off-site, the Centre’s mission is to disseminate and promote the work of artists established in the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles in dialogue with international scenes. It supports both emerging and established practices, and helps stimulate co-productions and international partnerships.
The artist awarded the Centre Prize will benefit from the presentation of one of their works within a group exhibition produced by the Centre in the 2027 Season.
Ninon Hivert is the winner of the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles | Paris (fr) award 2026.
Keramis (be)
a residency prize Keramis - ceramic brussels, in July 2026
A museum and space for art and creation dedicated to ceramics, Keramis was built on the site of the old Boch faience factory in La Louvière. Its bold, contemporary architecture incorporates an old listed building that contains three giant bottle kilns, the last of their kind in Belgium.
The artist will benefit from a 30-day residency in July 2026 at the Keramis residence. He/she will receive €2,000 and a budget of € 500 for kiln hire (energy costs). He/she will benefit from a research residency (with no promise of restitution or publication) and will be able to order material from the museum (order, travel expenses and costs of works produced at the artist's expense).
Walter Yu is the winner of the Keramis (be) residency 2026.
The Latvian Centre for Contemporary Ceramics (lv)
a residency prize Latvian Ceramic Laboratory
The laureate will be awarded a three-week residency in Latvia, developed in partnership with the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Museum. Taking place between April and May (26 April–7 May 2026 or in 2027, to be agreed with the artist), the residency includes accommodation, meals and materials.
It will conclude with an exhibition at the Rothko Museum, offering the artist a unique opportunity for international visibility.
Danny Cremers is the winner of the The Latvian Centre for Contemporary Ceramics (lv) prize.
YXCCCA (cn)
a residency prize YXCCCA – two residencies of three months
Located in Yixing, the birthplace of Chinese purple clay, the Creative & Cultural Ceramic Avenue (CCCA) is a center dedicated to ceramic creation and the preservation of traditional craftsmanship. In collaboration with the International Academy of Ceramics, it offers artists a space for research and experimentation within a unique cultural heritage.
Two artists are hosted for a 3-month residency in 2026, with free accommodation, studio access, materials, and firings. Each resident receives a grant of 15,000 RMB as well as a one-way flight ticket. A selection of the works produced may be presented or added to the collection of the UCCA Clay Museum. The residency also includes artistic support and opportunities to exchange with ceramic professionals and craftspeople.
Marie Pic et Ninon Hivert are the winners of the YXCCCA (cn) residency 2026.
2026 set design
The works of the 10 laureates were presented as part of a group show curated by Jean-Marc Dimanche and scenographed by A S C P Studio.
On the occasion of the art prize, MAD Brussels (Center for Fashion & Design), Action et Service (A+S), and ceramic brussels launched an open call for a Brussels-based designer or studio to imagine a new scenography that would highlight the laureates’ works with sensitivity and clarity.
The studio selected for the third edition of ceramic brussels is A S C P Studio.
A S C P is a creative studio specialized in image and spatial design.
A S C P explores radical and popular visual narratives through imagery and scenographic experiences that highlight emerging artists.
Design a scenographic installation for the 2026 art prize, using reclaimed materials provided by Action et Service;
Develop a design approach that aligns with contemporary concerns around sustainable design;
Propose a structure that can be reactivated or reused in other contexts;
Work in dialogue with the technical and logistical constraints of the venue.
Jean-Marc Dimanche et Tiphaine Queguineur for ceramic brussels
Ann Sevrin for Action et Service
Anaïs Sandra Carion et Clara Goblet for MAD Brussels
For the 2026 Art Prize group show, A S C P presented “Vestiges 2.0”, a scenography that reinterprets the codes of the ruin and the museum, playing on the tension between the permanence of matter and the volatility of the digital, between the object and its image.
“We are in the year 2175. The archaeologists of the future unearth the remnants of our vanished world: the works of ten emerging artists, traces of a civilization from the Age of Aquarius — between ruins and low-tech.”
“VESTIGES 2.0” questions our relationship to traces: what will we pass on to future generations?
The scenography allowed us to discover the works of emerging creators as the relics of tomorrow. Each piece was presented alongside its digital avatar.
