Name: XIII. International Ceramics Symposium Römhild 2026
Start: 2026-10-05T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schloss Glücksburg / Keramikmuseum

Keramiksymposium Römhild

About Keramiksymposium Römhild

The International Ceramics Symposium Römhild is one of the most renowned ceramics artist meetings in Europe. The XIII edition in 2026 is themed «Metamorphosis – Ceramics in the Change of Cultures» and brings together eight ceramic artists from all over Europe, selected by a jury of experts, from October 5th to 31st at the historic Glücksburg Castle. For four weeks, the artists will work and present their creations in Römhild, Hildburghausen district, in southern Thuringia – a significant cultural event for Central Germany with an exhibition, catalogue, and permanent exhibition at the Ceramics Museum.

Dates 05 Oct — 31 Oct 2026

Venue Römhild (16069)

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Edition 2026

Keramiksymposium Römhild — edition 2026

The XIII edition of the International Ceramics Symposium Römhild takes place from October 5th to 31st, 2026, under the theme «Metamorphosis – Ceramics in the Change of Cultures». Eight artists will work for four weeks at Glücksburg Castle – a working grant of €2,000, free accommodation, an exhibition, and a catalogue at the end.

Artistic Work at the Castle

For four weeks, Glücksburg Castle transforms into an international studio. The eight participants, selected by a jury of experts, work together, exchange ideas, and create works that reflect the theme of «Metamorphosis». The focus is on ceramics in all its forms, with particular openness to sculptural and plastic extensions.

Highlights Keramiksymposium Römhild 2026

International artists' meeting with eight participants, «Metamorphosis» theme, studio work in the historic castle, final exhibition at the end of October.

Programme Keramiksymposium Römhild 2026

Schedule 2026

October 5th, 2026 – Opening and start of the working phase at Glücksburg Castle
October – Studio work, public demonstrations, visitor encounters
Weekends – Open days with viewing of works in progress
End of October – Final exhibition with artist talks and work presentation by all eight participants
October 31st, 2026 – End of the symposium; selected works remain in the permanent exhibition of the Ceramics Museum

Conditions for Artists

Working grant: €2,000 per participant
Free accommodation with breakfast
Kitchen facilities in the studio
Catalogue publication
Purchase of selected works for the permanent exhibition

The artist selection for the 13th edition was made from applications submitted by September 30th, 2025. The selected artists were informed by December 31st, 2025.

Prices Keramiksymposium Römhild 2026

Visitors: regular museum admission to Glücksburg Castle.

Practical information

Practical information — Keramiksymposium Römhild

Getting There

By car: A71 or A73, exit Themar/Römhild. By train: Meiningen station, then bus to Römhild. Parking available at the castle.

Admission

Visiting the castle and studio spaces, as well as the final exhibition, requires a fee (museum tariff). Current conditions are available at keramiksymposium-roemhild.de.

Tip

Closing weekend with artist talks and work presentations at the end of October – a highlight for ceramics enthusiasts.

Tradition and Innovation in Southern Thuringia

Römhild has become a centre for experimental ceramics in the 21st century. The International Ceramics Symposium, supported by the Förderverein Internationales Keramiksymposium Römhild e.V. (Association for the Support of the International Ceramics Symposium Römhild), takes place every few years and is one of the most prestigious platforms for contemporary ceramic art in Europe.

Glücksburg Castle – Museum and Studio

The venue is Glücksburg Castle in the Henneberg homeland. It houses the Ceramics Museum with a permanent exhibition of the most important works from past symposia. During the symposium, studios are set up where the selected artists work on-site.

«Metamorphosis – Ceramics in the Change of Cultures»

The 2026 theme addresses transformation – as a material (from raw mass to fired work), as a culture (changes in styles, applications, symbolism), and as a social phenomenon. Experimental work and expanded forms of expression, especially in sculpture and plastic arts, are explicitly encouraged.

Eight Artists, Four Weeks, One Exhibition

The number of participants is limited to a maximum of eight artists. A jury of experts selected them from applications submitted by September 30th, 2025. During the working phase, the artists receive a working grant of €2,000 and free accommodation with breakfast. All works will be publicly presented, documented, and published in a catalogue; selected works will remain in the museum's permanent exhibition.