Applications are open for the 1st International Ceramics Sculpture Triennale Poland (ICST)
The 1st International Ceramics Sculpture Triennale Poland (ICST) is an open, international competition for artists from all over the world working in ceramics. This initiative is the only and very first event of this kind in Poland. Organized by the International Ceramic Sculpture Triennale Association and the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, the triennale will take place between June 26 and October 26, 2025.
The establishment of the ICST is a response to the needs and aspirations of the ceramic artistic community, it is also a step towards fulfilling the expectations of the art audience. The central event of the triennale is the international exhibition of the shortlisted participants and the International Jury’s selection of the Competition Winners. The Competition aims to provide an overview of European and worldwide ceramic sculpture, present current trends and endeavors in contemporary artistic ceramics, and elevate the significance and potential of ceramic matter.
Submissions are open until February 28, 2025. Applications can be submitted via the application form available on the website.
The selection procedure will take place in 2 stages:
Stage 1 – Selection of Participants. The Jury will evaluate the entries on the basis of the submissions and select the works to be presented at the ICST exhibition. The selection results will be announced on the ICST website by March 31, 2025. Shortlisted Participants will also be notified by email.
Stage 2 – Selection of the winners. ICST winners will be selected prior to the opening of the exhibition by a closed vote of the Jury. The Jury has the right to review the decisions made during the first session and to exclude works that do not meet its objectives. The winners will be announced at the exhibition launch ceremony. The award ceremony will take place during the exhibition-closing event.
Timetable:
February 2024 – Announcement of the Competition
September 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025 – Call for entries
Until March 31, 2025 – Announcement of shortlisted entries
Until June 6 6, 2025 – Works delivery
June 26 – October 26, 2025 – Competition exhibition
Until November 28, 2025 – Collection of the works
Prizes:
• Grand prix 40,000 PLN
• 1st Prize 25,000 PLN
• 2nd Prize 15,000 PLN
• 3rd Prize 10,000 PLN
• Honourable Mentions
Exhibition venue:
Punkty Gallery
The Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw
ul. Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 37/39
Warsaw, Poland
Contact
ceramics@triennalepoland.com
