Short Description
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 Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale. The International Competition 2026 presents a distinguished platform to fully express artists’ imagination and artistic vision on the international stage. We also encourage artists to explore the full breadth of their creative potential and originality.
Eligibility
Artists who work in ceramics or ceramics-related fields and hold both the copyright and ownership of the submitted artwork are eligible to participate.
- Artists must submit original artworks or artworks that have not previously been awarded in other domestic or international competitions.
- Entries that do not comply with the stated conditions shall be excluded from the judging process. If such entries are selected, the award may be revoked and the prize reclaimed.
- Individuals may participate individually or as part of a team (a team is considered a single entrant).
- Up to two entries per entrant
- Artworks created on or after January 1, 2023
- Submitted works must meet the following dimensions
- Single-piece artworks (composed of a single component): Maximum width 1.5m × depth 2.5m × height 2.0m
- Installation artworks (composed of two or more components): Maximum total volume of 7.5m³
- Artworks exceeding these dimensions may not be exhibited due to venue limitations.
Submission Requirements
- Application form and submission agreement
- Artist CV (must include activities from the past five years in reverse chronological order, as well as the official names of institutions, museums, and exhibitions)
- Artist’s note and artwork description in Korean and English (minimum 500 characters in Korean; equivalent to approx. 1,000 English characters or 250 300 words words)
- Installation instructions (provide written details or attach a sketch file)
- Maximum of 10 images of the artwork
- · Must include front, side, and detail views (minimum of 5, maximum of 10 images).
- · JPG format (minimum 300pixels, maximum 2MB per image)
- · Photos must be taken against a plain background or a natural setting.
- · One image must show the entire artwork with an 11cm×11cm sheet of paper (e.g., a Post- it note) temporarily attached to the artwork for scale.
- · Entries shall be disqualified if personal information, such as the artist’s face, body, or studio, is visible in the photos.
- · Video artworks and video recordings of the artwork must be uploaded as unlisted on YouTube, and the reference link section of the submission page must include the link to the video.
- · For artworks that include audio media, ensure that this is specified on the online submission site, upload the file as unlisted on YouTube, and include the link in the reference link section of the submission page.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
| Award Type | Qty | Prize Money (KRW) | Additional Benefits | Notes |
| GCB Grand Prize | 1 | 60 Million | Invitation to the opening ceremony, trophy, certificate, catalog, etc. | Prize money includes acquisition costs and taxes |
| GCB Excellence Prize | 9 | 10 Million each | Trophy, certificate, catalog, etc. | Prize money includes acquisition costs and taxes |
| GCB Traditional Prize | 4 | – | Trophy, certificate, catalog, etc. | – |
| GCB Prize | Around 46 | – | Trophy, certificate, catalog, etc. | – |
Entry Fee
None
Location
South Korea
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 12 February 2026
Website Link: https://www.gcbcompetition.kr/notice-EN.html
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