Short Description

The Biennale of Contemporary Keramics (BCK) is delighted to announce the team of curators for its second edition, taking place on the island of Rhodes from June to October 2026 under the title “Where the Day Starts.”

Anissa Touati, Stamatia Dimitrakopoulos and Loukia Thomopoulou.
“As curators, we see the Biennale and the Island of Rhodes as a meeting point where the Mediterranean’s diverse histories, traditions and futures come together. Ceramic techniques have crossed shores for centuries, evolving through migration, trade, and dialogue. Today, artists reinterpret these age-old methods to address current questions and create new connections. We aim to highlight both the ancient bonds and contemporary narratives that shape the region, opening space for new perspectives on the Mediterranean’s future.”

The Biennale of Contemporary Keramics (BCK) will bring together contemporary artists from the Mediterranean who either live in one of the countries of the basin or have a meaningful connection to the region. Dedicated to promoting contemporary ceramics as an evolving art form, the Biennale moves nomadically across Greek islands, drawing inspiration from each location’s distinct history, archaeology, mythology, and culture.

Eligibility

This edition of the Biennale of Contemporary Ceramics focuses on the Mediterranean region, celebrating its diverse cultures, histories, and contemporary artistic voices. Eligible applicants include artists who are born in, based in, or have a meaningful connection to a Mediterranean country. This may include artists who have lived, studied, worked, or spent significant time in the region, or those with personal ties through family, heritage, or partnership.

Submission Requirements

  • 4 high-resolution images of the final work (showing all sides)
  • Artwork statement (150–200 words) on the work and its relevance to the theme
  • Artist full bio
  • Artist short bio (150–200 words)
  • Artist portfolio
  • Contact information:
    • Full name
    • Phone number
    • Email address
    • Website and/or social media (if applicable)
  • Title of the Work

Work Requirements:

All works submitted must be recent and conceptually aligned with the theme of the Biennale.

  • Each artist may submit one work or one series of works considered a single artistic creation
  • The primary material must be clay; additional media are allowed
  • The work must be:
    • Recent and conceptually aligned with the theme of the Biennale
    • Durable and suitable for both indoor and outdoor display
    • Free of dangerous, prohibited, or living materials
    • Owned by the artist throughout the exhibition period
    • Work must be installable by the Biennale team

How to Apply

Online Application

Program Benefits & Awards

  • The Prize for the winning work is five thousand euros (5,000 euros).
  • The Prize for the works awarded with a Special Mention is one thousand euros (1,000 euros)
  • Prizes will be subject to the withholding of the corresponding Greek tax

BCK will cover two days of accommodation during the exhibition’s opening for all participating artists. The artists should cover all production, work transportation, and traveling expenses.

BCK will provide artists with letters of recommendation for funding and sponsorship opportunities.

Entry Fee

None

Location

Rhodes Island, Greece

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 10 January 2026

Website Link: https://bigbluedot.art/

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