Who can apply to 14th International Ceramics Festival MINO, Japan?

Artists worldwide. Eligible works must have been produced after February 2024. Submissions are accepted in two categories: Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Design (Factory and Studio).

What does 14th International Ceramics Festival MINO, Japan offer?

Grand Prix worth over $30,000, additional prizes.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 29 January 2027.

Prize

14th International Ceramics Festival MINO, Japan

Name: 14th International Ceramics Festival MINO, Japan
Start: 2026-04-27
End: 2027-01-29
Location: Mino, Japan

International Ceramics Festival Mino Executive Committee · Mino, Japan

Deadline: Jan 29
Award: Grand Prix worth over $30,000, additional prizes.
Eligibility: Artists worldwide. Eligible works must have been produced after February 2024. Submissions are accepted in two categories: Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Design (Factory and Studio).
Location: Mino, Japan

Discipline

Ceramics

About

Applications are open for the 14th International Ceramics Festival MINO, Japan, a prestigious international event dedicated to contemporary ceramics. The competition is open to artists worldwide, inviting submissions in two categories: Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Design (Factory and Studio). The theme for this edition is "Potential of Ceramics." Eligible works must have been produced after February 2024. The festival will award several prizes, including a Grand Prix valued at over $30,000. The festival itself will take place between October 8 and November 7, 2027. This is a significant opportunity for ceramic artists to gain international recognition and substantial financial reward.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to 14th International Ceramics Festival MINO, Japan?: Artists worldwide. Eligible works must have been produced after February 2024. Submissions are accepted in two categories: Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Design (Factory and Studio).
What does 14th International Ceramics Festival MINO, Japan offer?: Grand Prix worth over $30,000, additional prizes.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 29 January 2027.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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