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Officine Saffi Award 2026 opens for entries with €10,000 prize and residencies

award · 2026-04-26

The sixth edition of the Officine Saffi Award, an international prize for ceramics, has opened for entries. Organized by the Fondazione Officine Saffi, the award invites artists, designers, and craftspeople of any age or background to submit work exploring the theme "Forms of Belonging." The deadline is June 26, 2026. The winner receives €10,000 and six residency opportunities at institutions in Portugal, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, and Italy. A jury of art, design, and publishing professionals will select the winner. The finalists' exhibition and award ceremony take place in September 2026.

Key facts

  • Officine Saffi Award 2026 is the sixth edition
  • Theme is 'Forms of Belonging'
  • Open to all ages and nationalities
  • Application period: January 29 to June 26, 2026
  • Prize: €10,000 plus six residencies
  • Residencies in Portugal, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Italy
  • Finalists' exhibition and ceremony in September 2026
  • Organized by Fondazione Officine Saffi

Entities

Institutions

  • Fondazione Officine Saffi
  • Officine Saffi Award

Locations

  • Italy
  • Portugal
  • Switzerland
  • Denmark
  • Norway

Sources