And the winner is...

Detlef Schmidt-Wilkens Prize: Jungwoon Lee

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Teaching quality criteria is part of the Werkschule’s curriculum. That is why, during the Oldenburg Ceramics Days, we make quality standards transparent and recognize outstanding works by awarding the Ceramics Prize for the best piece in the “brandneu” themed exhibition.

A jury of experts from across the region will select the winner. She receives the Detlef Schmidt Wilkens Prize for Ceramics, which is endowed with €1750.

NEW CERAMICS Award: Oliver Neu

The fact that Internationalen Keramiktage Oldenburg is appreciated by the national professional scene is proven by the prize of NEUE KERAMIK, endowed with 2000 euros, donated since 2009 by the publisher of the trade magazine "NEUE KERAMIK/NEW CEREMICS" Bernd Pfannkuche. The prize honours outstanding ceramic achievement in the fields of vessels, sculpture and ceramic painting. It is awarded by a jury of experts among the Keramikmarkt participants.

Pictured: Monika Gass (NEUE KERAMIK) on the left and award winner Oliver Neu on the right.

Prize Scope:

• 1,000 EUR prize money

• 1,000 EUR as a travel grant to an international study location for ceramics in e.g. Denmark, Italy, China and the USA

• A curated, six-week solo exhibition the following year at the Oldenburg State Museum for Art and Cultural History

Werkschul Ceramic Sculpture Award: Iris Schöne

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The Werkschule Oldenburg—organizer of the International Ceramics Days—is awarding a prize specifically for wheel-thrown ceramics for the first time in 2025, funded from its own resources and with the support of board member Martin McWilliam. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in a field deeply rooted in the Werkschule’s identity. We are currently seeking a sponsorship partner for this award—if you are interested, please feel free to contact us!
This year, the award is sponsored by the Müller-Meinhard family.

Prize Scope:

• 1,000 EUR prize money

• Confirmation of participation in the next International Ceramics Days

Audience Award: Claudia Kraml

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Your opinion matters: Which works from the “brandneu” themed exhibition appeal most to visitors? For the Audience Choice Award, we’re asking everyone to take a close look at the works, assess them, and rate them. It’s always exciting to see which ceramic artwork visitors choose as their favorite! The ceramic artist with the most votes will receive 500 euros in prize money.

This year, the Audience Award is funded by the audience. You can drop off your donation directly at the exhibition in the Schlosssaal—thank you very much!