Short Description

The Terre Commune International Prize is organized by Lieux-Communs and the Musée de la Faïence et de la Céramique of Malicorne-sur-Sarthe. Its goal is to promote and highlight contemporary ceramic practices within the field of contemporary art.

Located between Le Mans and Angers, in the heart of the Sarthe Valley (France), Malicorne has been renowned for its faience production for over 250 years. The Musée de la Faïence et de la Céramique, opened in 2001 and holding the “Musée de France” designation, is housed in a former 19th-century stoneware factory. It hosts a collection of both functional and artistic ceramic pieces.

Through its programming for individuals, families, schools, people with disabilities, and tourists, the museum is a hub for ceramic experimentation. It also actively supports contemporary creation by offering temporary exhibition spaces to ceramic artists.

Eligibility

The objective of the competition is to promote and highlight, within the field of contemporary art, current expressions in ceramics. The competition aims to exhibit, in France and Belgium, a selection of ceramic artists engaged in a contemporary creative approach. Participation in this competition is free of charge and open to all artists, whether professional or emerging professionals.

Submission Requirements

  • The completed application form (on the first page of the file)
  • An artistic résumé/CV
  • A proposal of artworks intended for the exhibition at the Musée de la Faïence et de la Céramique in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe (France)
  • A portfolio including titles, dimensions, year of creation of the artworks, etc.

How to Apply

Send the submission materials to lieux-communs@hotmail.com

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Transportation costs (to and from the venue) for the artworks will be the winner’s responsibility.
  • The winner will receive a total budget of €1,000 for the production of the solo exhibition.
  • The artists selected by a professional jury will participate in a group exhibition at the Museum of Earthenware and Ceramics from September 20 to November 2.
  • Each selected artist will receive:
  • A flat fee of €150 for exhibition rights (representation rights)
  • An additional €150 reimbursement (e.g., for travel or related costs)
  • The prize winner will then have a solo exhibition at the Pavillon Fourmarier (Chaudfontaine, Belgium) as part of the Festival des 5 Saisons.

Entry Fee

None

Location

Namur, Belgium

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 10 June 2025

Website Link: https://musee-faience.fr/appel-a-candidatures-prix-terre-commune/

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