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.
2027 art prize jury
A jury of renowned professionals is in charge of selecting the laureates.
Charles Kaisin (be)
Designer & Scenographer
Graduated from the Royal College of Art in London, after studying architecture in Brussels, Charles Kaisin has spent over twenty years exploring the processes that generate form. Early experiences in the studios of Jean Nouvel and Tony Cragg, as well as a research programme in Kyoto, deeply shaped his approach to folding and spatial experimentation, leading him to make origami one of his core creative languages.
His work revolves around key themes such as geometry, movement and recycling, transforming constraints into creative drivers. Multifaceted, he develops projects across object design, architecture and scenography, extending his practice from objects to large-scale environments.
He collaborates with leading houses including Hermès, Rolls-Royce, Delvaux and Pierre Marcolini, and teaches design at Saint-Luc in Brussels. He is also the creator of the Surrealist Dinners—immersive experiences blending gastronomy, performance and architecture—reflecting a universe that is both poetic and resolutely unconventional.
Duan Zhang de Courrèges (fr)
curator & art advisor
Duan Zhang de Courrèges is the founder of Duan Zhang de Courrèges Advisory, a consultancy dedicated to fostering dialogues between art, design and fashion. He lives and works between Paris, Arles and Venice, advising luxury houses and private collections on curation strategies, acquisitions and cultural development.
Educated across China, the United States and France, he has developed a cross-disciplinary and multicultural approach to artistic practices, at the intersection of art history, design and fashion. After several years at Saint Laurent and Jacquemus, where he led art curation projects and artistic collaborations, he founded his independent advisory to expand his vision of cultural consultancy.
He conceives and supports international curatorial projects, including the exhibition Mythes – Antique et Maillol at the Collège des Bernardins in Paris (2025) and the presentation of sculptures by François-Xavier Lalanne at Christie’s in New York (2024). A collector himself, he builds a transhistorical collection spanning Antiquity and contemporary art, and serves as a jury member for the ADIAF & Catawiki Emergence Grants and on the selection committee for the Prix Marcel Duchamp.
Galila (be)
Founder of Galila's P.O.C
Galila Barzilai Hollander holds a background in psychology and began her professional career in real estate development and hospitality, working with structures, spaces and human dynamics. In 2005, she turned towards contemporary art, marking the beginning of a deep and ongoing engagement with artistic practices.
Since then, she has developed an extensive collection driven by an instinctive and transdisciplinary vision, defining herself as an “artoholic.” In 2019, she founded Galila’s POC (Passion, Obsession, Collection), reflecting her personal and committed relationship to art.
Through collecting, she explores art as a space of dialogue and meaning, supporting artists and promoting art as a universal language.
Jean-Marc Dimanche (fr)
Artistic advisor, General Commissioner of the Biennale De Mains De Maitres Luxembourg, ceramic brussels Co-director
After founding and directing the design agency V.I.T.R.I.O.L. for over twenty years, Jean-Marc Dimanche co-founded Maison Parisienne in 2008 with Florence Guillier-Bernard, a travelling gallery dedicated to French crafts, through which he organised more than fifty exhibitions across Europe.
In 2016, he was appointed advisor to H.R.H. the Grand Duchess Hereditary of Luxembourg and contributed to the creation of the De Mains De Maîtres Biennale, of which he is now General Commissioner.
He also directed ELEVEN STEENS in Brussels (2019–2022), a space dedicated to dialogues between art, design and craft. As an independent curator, he has supported numerous exhibitions across Europe and is co-founder of ceramic brussels.
Shinsuke Kawahara (jp)
Pluridisciplinary artist
Shinsuke Kawahara studied Fine Arts at Musashino Art University in Tokyo. He began his career as a visual artist and creative director before expanding his practice into design and scenography, developing a multidisciplinary approach at the intersection of art, spatial environments and object design. Since the 1980s, he has worked internationally between Japan, France and the United States, collaborating with leading houses such as Hermès, Pierre Hardy, Christofle, Fabergé and L’Oréal.
Alongside these collaborations, he has developed a singular artistic practice, notably through his iconic rabbit figures and immersive installations. His work has been exhibited at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, the Saatchi Gallery in London, the Centre National de la Danse in Pantin, the Nishi Honganji temple in Kyoto and ELEVEN STEENS in Brussels. He has also realised large-scale projects including video mapping for the Uminomori Aquarium in Sendai and a stained-glass tea pavilion at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. In parallel, he develops architectural and interior projects, while currently working on ceramic wall installations in collaboration with architects.
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.
