Applications open 6th - 12th February 2026

The Korea Ceramic Foundation welcomes creative and experimental works that embody the unique identity and spirit of ceramic art, reflect contemporary trends, and propose a forward-looking vision for its future. The International Competition 2026 presents a distinguished platform to fully express artists’ imagination and artistic vision on the international stage. They also encourage artists to explore the full breadth of their creative potential and originality.

Artworks suitable for application are works that use clay (ceramics) as the main material or primary theme, including:

• Artworks that embody the unique spirit and identity of ceramic art

• Artworks that represent contemporary trends in ceramic art

• Artworks that propose and explore a forward-looking vision for the future of ceramic art

• Artists who work in ceramics or ceramics-related fields and hold both the copyright and ownership of the submitted artwork are eligible to participate.

There are multiple prestigious prizes to be won.

Head to their website to read the full list of eligibility criteria and details on the application process.