To amplify the cultural influence of China’s Northern Frontier and revitalize its profound heritage, Ordos, a cultural hub of Inner Mongolia blending nomadic traditions with modern innovation, launches this global competition. We seek ceramic artworks that fuse regional identity with artistic excellence, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and advancing the " National Gift Porcelain" brand as international cultural ambassadors.
Competition Theme
“Porcelain Harmony of the Grassland, Presenting Elegance to the World”
Ordos "Northern Frontier Cup" National Ceramic Art Design Competition
Organizers
·Hosts:
oChina Ceramic Industry Association
oDepartment of Ceramic Art and Design, Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University
oInner Mongolia Folk Literature & Art Association
oThe People's Government of Jungar Banner
·Co-hosts:
oCeramic Art Department, Inner Mongolia Normal University College of Design
oSculpture Department, Inner Mongolia Arts University
oInner Mongolia Ceramic Art Society
·Organizer:
oOrdos State Ceramic Co., Ltd.
·Judging Panel:
Composed of Tsinghua faculty, renowned ceramic/industrial design experts, and master artisans.
Eligibility
Open globally to:
·Ceramic artists, designers, craft professionals
·Design studios, academic institutions (students/faculty), research centers
·Ceramic manufacturers, cultural enterprises
Submission Guidelines
Design Focus:
Interpret Northern Frontier culture through themes such as:
·Inner Mongolia’s landscapes, rural revitalization, folk traditions
·Yellow River’s "Ji(几)"-shaped bend, Spirit of the Mongolian Horse
·Economic dynamism (“Prosperity in Agriculture, Coal, Rare Earths & Renewables”)
·Urban-ecological harmony
Categories:
Tea sets, tableware, vases, decorative panels, art plates, sculptural gifts. Innovative integration of smart technologies encouraged.
Requirements:
1.Preliminary Round:
oOne vertical A3 board (JPG/PDF, 300dpi) with:
§3D views/renders/photo(s) of physical work
§500-word description + technical specs (materials, firing temp, dimensions)
2.Final Round:
oUnrealized entries: Submit 1:1 3D model files
oPhysical entries: Shipping/insurance costs borne by entrants
3.IP Rights:
oEntrants grant organizers non-exclusive rights to exhibit, publish, and modify award-winning works (Bronze+) for commercialization.
Originality:
Submit signed Declaration of Originality confirming no prior awards or IP disputes.
Notes:
·No entry fees.
·Series works count as single entries.
·Damaged/late shipments may disqualify entries.
·Unselected works returnable at organizers’ expense (shipping risks excluded).
Timeline
·Competition Period: March 29 – November 15, 2025
·Submissions Open: March 29 – September 28, 2025
·Shortlist Announcement: October 8, 2025
·Physical Work Shipping: October 8–21, 2025 (Entrant-paid)
·Final Judging: October 23–26, 2025
·Exhibition & Awards Ceremony: November 1–15, 2025
Awards
·Grand Prize (1): Certificate + Trophy
·Gold (2), Silver (5), Bronze (20): Certificates
·Special Awards:
oBest Cultural Heritage (2)
oMost Innovative Design (3)
oMarket Potential (3)
·Honorable Mentions (25)
Judging Criteria
1.Cultural Relevance: Depth of Northern Frontier motifs
2.Innovation: Conceptual/technical breakthroughs
3.Craftsmanship: Technical mastery + process documentation
4.Utility: Suitability for ceremonial/commercial use
5.Sustainability: Eco-friendly materials/production
How to Enter
1.Download entry form & Declaration of Originality via QR code.
2.Please complete the registration form and the Declaration of Originality, and submit them along with a vertical A3-sized layout featuring text and images (in JPG or PDF format, with a resolution of 300dpi), all compiled into a single package and sent to the Organizing Committee's dedicated email address:: qhglczwh@163.com
oSubject: Name + Work Title
oDeadline: September 28, 2025, 24:00 (UTC+8)
3.Contact: Ms. Gong (+86 18721990857)
Host Institutions:
China Ceramic Industry Association
Department of Ceramic Art and Design, Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University
Ordos State Ceramic Co., Ltd
