European Prize for Applied Arts call for entries

Irish and European artists and artisans (but sadly not British ones) are invited to apply for the European Prize for Applied Arts 2024, to be held in Belgium.

Launched in 2009, in partnership with the City of Mons in Belgium, the WCC-Europe and supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, the European Prize for Applied Arts rewards creations of contemporary expression in the field of applied arts and craft design.

This competition is open to all artists working in the field of applied arts and crafts residing in a country that is a member of the Customs Union of the European Union and not subject to customs charges for transport to and from Belgium. Eligible countries are: Austria, Azores, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

The works selected for the competition must be of a high standard, both technically and aesthetically, as well as innovative.

There are two prizes: €3,500 awarded by the Ministry of Culture of the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles and €3,500 awarded by WCC-Europe.

The deadline for applicaations is 14 January 2024.

The award ceremony takes place on 23 November 2024, with the exhibition open from 24 November 2024 to 16 February 2025.

The location for the event is Les Anciens Abattoirs, 17/02, rue de la Trouille, 7000 Mons, Belgium.

Find out more about the rules here and apply using this form.