Ceramic artists from around the world are invited to take part in the 3rd World Ceramic Biennale 2005 Korea (CEBIKO) International Competition. This grand-scale international event participated by the world's finest ceramic artists focuses on defining new values and creative direction for 21st century ceramics.

This International Competition, one of the main events of the World Ceramic Biennale, will be held from April 23 to June 19, 2005 in which ceramic artists from across the globe will compete in categories of "Ceramics for Use" and "Ceramics as Expression." All ceramic artists are eligible to participate, and the judging panel will comprise venerated ceramics experts from each continent. The winners of the competition who show exceptional talent will receive the largest cash award ever conferred (Grand Prize:KRW 60 million, Total : KRW 213 million) to encourage their spirit of creativity and contribute to the development of ceramics art around the world. Fresh and original works by brilliant artists are expected to be entered at the 3rd CEBIKO International Competition opening a new horizon for 21st century ceramics.

1. Categories

1) Part 1 : Ceramics for Use :
All types of ceramic wares including jars, vases, vessels and dishes and ceramic pieces or designs that contribute to the development of aesthetic or functional ceramics.
Ex.) Korean Traditional Tableware, Western Tableware, Breakfast Sets, Coffee Sets, Tableware, Tea Sets, Tiles, Lamps, Vases, Accessories, Dinner Sets, Earthenware, Roof Tiles,Various Trinkets, etc.

2) Part 2 : Ceramics as Expression :
Pure formative art such as ceramic sculptures and installations using diverse ceramic techniques.
Ex.)Ceramic Sculptures, Ceramic Installations, etc.
*If entrants do not provide an entry category or submit an entry in the inappropriate category, the judging panel will make necessary adjustments upon discussion.

2. Entry Qualification
Any individual or group regardless of age, gender or nationality may enter. There will be no size restriction, however no more than three(3) submissions combined in both categories per entrant will be accepted.

3. Theme : No specific theme is required
The World Ceramic Exposition Foundation(WOCEF) has not designated a specific theme for the competition. Entrants are free to express their innovative and original ideas through their creativity or future-oriented works, whether they be "Ceramics for Use" or "Ceramics as Expression," which will contribute to the development of the ceramics industry and ceramics art.

4. Official Languages : Korean, English
The official languages of the 3rd World Ceramic Biennale 2005 Korea (CEBIKO) International Competition will be limited to Korean and English

5. Awards
The winner of the Grand Prize will be selected from the best of both "Ceramics for Use" and "Ceramics as Expression" categories. All other awards shall be apportioned equally among both categories.

* Winners of the Grand Prize and Gold Prize will be invited to the Award Ceremony at the expense of WOCEF
* The prize money includes the purchase of the art piece. All entries that receive awards above the Judge's Choice Prize shall become the property of the WOCEF. Any applicable taxes on prize money shall be the responsibility of the prizewinner.
* WOECF reserves the right to exhibit, photograph for catalogues sold at exhibitions, record on videos and display entries to the competition.
* All contestants will each receive one copy of the catalogue. In the event of group entries,each group will receive one copy.

6. Entry Application

1) Acceptance Period for Preliminary Slide Selection :
August 23, 2004(Mon.)~October 15,2004(Fri.)
* Slides sent via mail must arrive no later than October 15, 2004
Attachments : One copy of entry application form
- One front-view color photo of entry(3" × 5")
- Two 35mm color slides taken from different angles
* Mounting(paper or plastic) is necessary to enable slide screening
Entry Fee : None

2) Acceptance Period for Final Selection Based on Examination of Actual Art Works :
Domestic : December 27, 2004(Mon.)~December 29, 2004(Wed.),10:00~17:00
Overseas : December 13, 2004(Mon.)~January 8, 2005(Sat.), 10:00~17:00
Attachments : Actual art pieces that have passed preliminary slide screening, Display Notification

7. Screening

1) Preliminary slide screening
Period of screening : November 2, 2004(Tue.)~November 5, 2004(Fri.)
Announcement of Results : November 15, 2004(Mon.)

2) Secondary screening of actual entries
Period of screening : January 25, 2005(Tue.)~January 28, 2005(Fri.)
Announcement of Results : February 3, 2005(Thu.)
* The results of the preliminary and secondary screening will be posted on the WOCEF website and daily newspapers and notified individually.
* The schedule for screening is subject to change.

- The panel will consist of 5 judges: 2 from Korea, 3 from other countries. The same panel will conduct both the preliminary and secondary screening for "Ceramics for Use" and "Ceramics as Expression" categories.

8. Exhibition & Awards Ceremony
Awards Ceremony : April 23, 2005(Sat.)
Exhibition Period : April 23(Sat.)~June 19(Sun.), 2005, open daily except Mondays
Venue : lcheon World Ceramic Center

9. Shipping

1) Domestic
The applicants shall be responsible for bringing in and taking out entries for screening. WOCEF shall not bear any responsibilities for any damage or loss incurred during the transportation of the art pieces. Special care in packaging the art piece by the applicant is strongly recommended to prevent damage during transport.

2) Overseas
The actual art pieces shall be sent by the applicants and returned by WOCEF. The delivery of entries must be door-to-door(nail-to-nail). Any expense incurred for art pieces arriving in Korea via air or sea to be delivered to the reception office shall be borne by the applicant.

In the event the reception office and return office are not the same, the applicant shall pay for any additional expenses. Shipment of entries must be handled by forwarders specializing in the delivery of artworks. They must not be delivered via the post office. Door-to-door will not be applicable for art pieces at the customs office when using the post office, in which event the WOCEF shall not bear any responsibility for any additional charges such as custom clearance and transportation to the reception office.

* Door-to-door(nail-to-nail) refers to the delivery of entry from the place of departure to the place of arrival.
* WOCEF shall not be responsible for any damage or loss incurred during the trasport of arriving at the reception office. Special care in packaging the art piece by the applicant is required to prevent damages during transportation

*Precautions for packaging art pieces
a. Wrap each art piece in air caps, if possible, to ensure safe delivery. Fill wooden crates with sponge or styrofoam chips and pack firmly to withstand external impacts.
b. Place label stickers provided by WOCEF on the outside of wooden crates.
c. Fill out a Condition Report and enclose it with the art piece.
* More details will be provided individually to applicants who pass the preliminary screening.

10. Insurance

1) Overseas
- Applicants shall purchase insurance during the period prescribed by the WOCEF.
- The WOCEF shall not bear responsibility for any problems that may arise by the applicants' failure to carry insurance. In the event the applicant does not provide an insured value, the WOCEF shall set a value at its own discretion for smooth insurance process. The insurance value is irrelevant to the appraised value of art pieces.

Term of Insurance
- Insurance paid by applicant: From arrival of entry to January 8, 2005
- Insurance paid by WOCEF: From January 8, 2005 to the return of art pieces.
* Partial damage to art pieces before arrival shall be discussed with the applicant as to whether exhibition of art piece will be possible. The final decision shall be made by WOCEF based on the degree of damage, in which case the responsible party shall be identified and the restoration work conducted by the WOCEF.

11. Notice
a. Submitted documents shall not be returned.
b. Any entry found not to match the preliminary slides or found incomplete shall be disqualified.
c. Any entry that has been publicized or confirmed to be a reproduction of another artwork shall be disqualified upon the decision of the panel.
d. Any slide or art piece that fails to arrive by the deadline posted by WOCEF shall be excluded for the screening.
e. All entries that pass the preliminary screening(contestants) shall be exhibited during the Biennale. The winner of the Grand Prize through the winners of the Special Awards shall be selected during the secondary screening. However, any entry that has arrived damaged or disqualified by the panel shall be excluded from the exhibition and automatically removed from the list of contestants.
f. Method of display of art pieces during the exhibition shall be determined by the WOCEF.
g. Entries shall not be allowed out of the exhibition during the prescribed period.
h. Any matter other than those described above shall be determined upon discussion by the WOCEF and the panel.

12. Application Forms
Period : November 2003~October 15, 2004(Fri.),
Location : World Ceramic Exposition Foundation (download available on website) or ceramics-related organizations, schools, and other institutions designated by WOCEF

13. Submission of Applications
Office for International Competition, Exhibition Department of World Ceramic Exposition Foundation lcheon World Ceramic Center
467-020, San 69-1, Gwango-dong, lcheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Tel : +82 31 631 6512    FAX : +82 31 631 1614
Website : www.worldceramic.or.kr    E-mail : cebiko@worldceramic.or.kr
Office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. However, inquiries may be made by fax or e-mail.