programme
The fair offers a wide programme of activities and collaborations.
Over the course of three days, ceramic brussels presents a series of talks and discussions, an exhibition pass, as well as various book signings.
Exclusive preview of ceramic brussels 2026 for the collectors & the press.
(Upon invitation)
Grand opening of ceramic brussels 2026 for vip and gallery guests.
(Upon invitation)
Official opening to the public of ceramic brussels 2026.
Practical info here.
The strategic committee awards two prizes of €2,000: the Best Gallery Booth 2026 and the Best Solo Show 2026, presented to two galleries to recognize the outstanding quality of their booths and support their efforts.
The strategic committee awards two prizes of €2,000: the Best Gallery Booth 2026 and the Best Solo Show 2026, presented to two galleries to recognize the outstanding quality of their booths and support their efforts.
Presentation of the six ceramic brussels art prize awards to the ten winners selected by the jury, showcased in a group exhibition during ceramic brussels 2026.
artist: Raphaël Emine (ceramic brussels Art Prize 2025)
publisher: R.S.V.P. Editions, in collaboration with the French Embassy in Belgium
speakers: David Bron & Renaud Meunier for RSVP Editions
language: FR
location: Talk space // Hall C // Stand C4 – hosted by Éditions Ateliers d’Art de France
moderator: Rafael Pic (Editor-in-Chief of Le Quotidien de l'Art, FR)
speaker: Elmar Trenkwalder (AT), Guest of Honour artist of ceramic brussels 2026
language: EN
location: Talk space // Hall C
moderator: Christine Germain-Donnat (Curator & Head of the Acquisitions Office at the Ministère de la Culture de France, FR)
speakers: Bertrand Mazeirat (Museum Development Expert & Heritage Institution Leader at Musée Ariana, Ch), Ludovic Recchia (Director-Curator of Musée Keramis, be), Jean-Charles Hameau (Director of Musée national Adrien Dubouché, Fr)
language: FR
location: Talk space // Hall C
moderator: Jacques Kaufmann (AIC-International academy of ceramics Emeritus President & Yixing CCCA residency)
speakers: Béatrice Guilleman, Asya Marakulina (artists art prize 2025)
language: EN
location: Talk space // Hall C
moderator: Graziella Semerciyan (Editor-in-chief at Pot-Pourri)
speakers: Benjamin Dosgheas (Editorial and Creative Director at Pot-Pourri), Malou Messien (Artistic Director and Graphic Designer at Pot-Pourri), Etienne Tornier (Editor-in-Chief of Sèvres, the annual journal of the Société des Amis du Musée National de Céramique. Contributor to Pot-Pourri)
language: FR
location: Talk space // Hall C
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moderator: Magdalena Gerber (HEAD – Geneva & Lecturer & Head of CERCCO)
speakers: Geertje Jacobs (Director EKWC), Caroline Andrin (Head of the Ceramics Department at ENSAV La Cambre, Brussels), Neil Brownsword (Artist, educator, researcher and Professor of ceramics at University of Staffordshire, UK - University of Staffordshire)
language: EN
location: Talk space // Hall C
moderator: Dirk Allgaier (publisher at Arnoldsche Art Publishing)
speakers: Irene Nordli, Ute Kathrin Beck, Philsoo Heo (artists)
language: EN
location: Talk space // Hall C
moderator: Maria Ines Rodriguez (Director at Walter Blanc Foundation & Founder Tropical Papers)
speaker: Julia Isídrez (artist)
language: ES/FR
location: Talk space // Hall C
artist: Joke Raes (ceramic brussels Art Prize 2024)
editor: Hopper & Fuchs
speaker: Bruno Devos for Hopper & Fuchs
language: FR
location: Talk space // Hall C // Stand C4 hosted by Éditions Ateliers d’Art de France
language: EN
location: Talk space // Hall C
moderator: Oriol Calvo Vergés (IAC President)
speaker: Jaume Coll (Director of National Spanish Ceramics Museum in Valencia & artist), Sophie Aguilera (artist)
language: EN
location: Talk space // Hall C
moderator: Maral Kekjian (Artistic Director of Europalia Spain)
speakers: Al-Tiba9 Gallery, Barrera Baldán Galería, METRO, Osnova, Ponce+Robles & Jorge López Galería, Tramuntana Gallery
language: EN
location: Talk space // Hall C
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moderator: Marthe Yung Mee Hansen (project & communication manager for Norwegian Craft)
speakers: Nina Malterud, Heidi Bjørgan, Daniela Bergschneider (norwegian artists)
language: EN
location: Talk space // Hall C
moderator: Vasi Hîrdo (Editor-in-Chief, Ceramics Now magazine)
speakers: Gaëlle Cornut (Artistic Director and Coordinator, Ceramic Art Andenne), Nele van Wieringen (Director, Keramikmuseum Westerwald), Claire FitzGerald (Chief Curator, Ariana Museum), Oriol Calvo Vergés (President, International Academy of Ceramics)
language: EN
location: Talk space // Hall C
Moderator: Tara D’Arquian (Art Project Coordinator at L’Escaut)
Speakers: Luna-Isola Bersanetti, Rosamonde Pacteau, Lucie Thery, Daphné Tellier (artists)
Language: FR
Location: Talk space // Hall C
artist: Clemence Van Lunen
publisher: Skira
speaker: Ludovic Reccia (Director and Curator of Keramis – ceramics centre of the Wallonia–Brussels Federation)
language: FR
location: talk space // hall C // stand C4 hosted by Éditions Ateliers d’Art de France
Practical info here.