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2026 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition Deadline Extended to June 15

award · 2026-05-12

Hey! So, the 2026 Ceramics of Italy International Tile Competition has extended its entry deadline to June 15. It's a cool event organized by the Italian Trade Agency and Confindustria Ceramica, open to architects and designers worldwide. To participate, your project needs to be completed within the last five years and should feature tiles from Ceramics of Italy’s member brands. There are four categories to enter: Residential, Commercial, Design & New Applications, and Outdoor. Winners will receive cash prizes and a 4-day trip to Bologna for Cersaie, happening from September 21 to 25, 2026. Plus, there’s no fee to enter, and you can submit multiple projects at www.tilecompetition.com!

Key facts

  • Deadline extended to June 15, 2026
  • Organized by Confindustria Ceramica and Italian Trade Agency
  • Open to architects and designers worldwide
  • Projects must be completed within past five years
  • Must feature tile from Ceramics of Italy member brands
  • Four categories: Residential, Commercial, Design & New Applications, Outdoor
  • Winners receive cash prizes and a 4-day trip to Cersaie in Bologna
  • No entry fee; multiple submissions allowed

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Confindustria Ceramica
  • Italian Trade Agency
  • Ceramics of Italy
  • TVS
  • Atelier(s) Alfonso Femia
  • Cersaie
  • Dezeen

Locations

  • Bologna
  • Italy

Sources