The International Competition “Faenza Prize” is one of the most important competitions in the world in the field of contemporary ceramic art. Established for the first time in 1938 as a national event, it was extended to the international context in 1963. Arranged annually, except in the years of the Second World War, it has become biennial since 1989 and, up to now, has welcomed thousands of Italian and foreign artists.
The Biennale Internazionale della Ceramica d’Arte Contemporanea is organized by the Fondazione Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche in Faenza and is open to individual or associated artists with no thematic or age restrictions.For details, please visit the official website https://iscrizione.premiofaenza.it
Stages of the competition
01 Application of works
The application must be registered via the web from September 30th to December 17th 2024
02 First degree selection
The jury, by January 31st, 2025 , will make the selection of works to be admitted to the Competition.
Admission to the Competition and submission details will be communicated to artists via e-mail by February 28th, 2025.
03 Second degree selection
By May 31st, 2025 , the Jury will review the submitted works and award the Prizes.
04 Award ceremony and exhibition
The award ceremony will take place in Faenza on Friday, June 28th, 2025, and will be preceded by a lecture/presentation of the award-winning artists.
All works admitted to the second grade will be displayed in the exhibition from June 29th to November 16th, 2025.