Ceramic Competition for Artists from Talavera School of Art and Prizes of 4,500 euros 2021

The Local Autonomous Body of Culture of the City Hall of Talavera de la Reina announces the 10th International Ceramic Biennale “Ciudad de Talavera”. The festival offers many cash prizes in the traditional and contemporary ceramics categories. The participating pieces will be displayed in the exhibition, which will be held in the second half of May to the second half of June 2021.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION:

• Applicants may submit one original never exhibited artwork made from at least 80% ceramic materials. 
• Factory-produced pieces and works exhibited in other competitions will not be admitted.
• Pieces may measure up to 200 X 200 cm and shall be at least 30 cm long in one of their dimensions.
• From the received applications, a committee of professionals appointed for this purpose will select the finalists having into account the images of the pieces and the attached documents. All applicants will be notified of the decision, which is not subject to appeal.
• Entries selected by the committee must be shipped until 15th April 2021. No pieces received after this date will take part in the competition. Artworks received will undergo a video-supported examination to check their condition and report authors about any damage if requested.
• Prizes will be subject to taxation in accordance with the law. 
• Except for legitimate cause (force majeure), award-winners are required to attend the Award Ceremony (second half of May 2021).
• All winning entries will become the property of the Local Autonomous Body of Culture of the City Hall of Talavera de la Reina. 
• Award-winners are not allowed to take part in the competition's next edition.
• The pickup period for non-winning entries ends on 29th July 2021. After this date, should any piece be left, it is believed that the artist renounces all rights and the piece will become part of the assets of the Local Autonomous Body of Culture of the City Hall of Talavera de la Reina to all intents and purposes.
• Artists are solely responsible for correctly packing and shipping their artworks. Pieces will be returned by the transport company of choice for each artist using the same packing. Applicants shall be responsible for all shipping costs before and after the exhibition. If necessary, artists shall take charge of every possible duty, paperwork, or procedure at Customs when introducing their artworks in Spain, as well as when having them shipped back from Spain. Following the committee's advice, authors shall be responsible for the installation or assembly of their artworks prior to public exhibition.
• Displayed pieces will be insured during the exhibition period.
• Applicants can donate their works to the Organizing Body even if they are not given an award. Donations will be added to the collection of ceramics of the City Hall of Talavera de la Reina and artists will be issued a certification in exchange.
• The participation in the 10th International Ceramic Biennale “Ciudad de Talavera” indicates the cession of the rights to reproduce, in any form or by any means, the images of the selected pieces for promotion, cultural dissemination, or advertising purposes.

Awards:

• First Award in the Traditional Ceramics category: € 4.500
• Second Award in the Traditional Ceramics category: € 2.500
• First Award in the Contemporary Ceramics category: € 4.500
• Second Award in the Contemporary Ceramics category: € 2.500

About Talavera School of Art:

Located in a city with centuries of ceramic tradition, the Talavera School of Art, with the supports of the Consejería de Educación, Cultura y Deports de Castilla la Mancha, has provided intermediate and advanced studies in artistic ceramics for more than thirty years. More recently, studies in photography, graphic design, and bachillerato have been incorporated. For years the school has drawn professionals from countries that have a ceramic tradition such as England, Taiwan, Japan, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Artists have had an opportunity to develop their work as well as share their experience and knowledge with students, faculty, and the entire community in Talavera de la Reina.

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