Castellamonte International Ceramics Exhibition
The historic event that turns Castellamonte into an open-air museum of ceramic art
About Castellamonte Ceramics Exhibition
Castellamonte, the ceramics capital of the Canavese
In the heart of the Canavese region, in the province of Turin, the town of Castellamonte has for centuries nurtured a craft vocation linked to clay working. The International Ceramics Exhibition, reaching its 65th edition in 2026, is the most important celebration of this tradition: for three weeks, the entire historic center turns into an open-air exhibition route, where the ancient art of terracotta stoves engages with contemporary research and design.
An open-air museum among historic palaces and kilns
The strength of the exhibition lies in its widespread presence throughout the urban fabric. The headquarters is Palazzo Botton, home to the prestigious Ceramics in Love international competition, but works are distributed across numerous venues: the Pietro Martinetti Congress Center, the Rotonda Antonelliana, the Felice Faccio State Art High School, the historic Fornace Pagliero ceramics center, and local artisans' workshops. Walking from one venue to the next, visitors traverse the entire history of Castellamonte ceramics, from the oldest civic collections to the boldest art installations.
Competitions, sound sculptures, and tradition
The beating heart of the event is the Ceramics in Love competition, which attracts artists from dozens of different countries every year. Alongside it are sections dedicated to sound ceramics—authentic terracotta sculptures capable of emitting sounds—as well as wearable ceramics and design. The iconic terracotta stoves of Castellamonte, a true symbol of the territory's identity, are always on display, ranging from classic shapes to modern reinterpretations.
A nationally significant event
The Castellamonte Exhibition is part of the national circuit promoted by the Italian Association of Ceramics Cities and is one of the benchmark events for the sector in Piedmont. Admission is free, and the atmosphere is that of a grand, widespread festival that combines culture, craftsmanship, and hospitality in one of the most characteristic villages of the Canavese.
Castellamonte Ceramics Exhibition — edition 2026
65ª edizione — 2026
Dal 23 agosto al 14 settembre 2026 Castellamonte ospita la 65ª Mostra Internazionale della Ceramica. Le sedi espositive del centro storico — da Palazzo Botton al Centro Congressi Martinetti, fino alla Fornace Pagliero — torneranno ad accogliere opere, concorsi e installazioni dedicate all'arte della terracotta.
Programma in arrivo
Il programma completo, con l'elenco degli artisti, le mostre tematiche e gli eventi collaterali, sarà pubblicato dal Comune di Castellamonte nelle settimane che precedono l'inaugurazione. È già confermata la quinta edizione del concorso delle Ceramiche Sonore, dedicato ai fischietti e alle sculture sonore in terracotta.
Programme Castellamonte Ceramics Exhibition 2026
Il programma dettagliato della 65ª edizione sarà annunciato dal Comune di Castellamonte nelle settimane precedenti l'evento.
Appuntamenti confermati
- Ceramics in Love — concorso internazionale di ceramica artistica, sede principale Palazzo Botton.
- Ceramiche Sonore — quinta edizione del concorso dedicato ai fischietti e alle sculture sonore in terracotta, Centro Congressi Martinetti.
- Esposizioni diffuse nelle sedi storiche del centro: Palazzo Botton, Centro Congressi Martinetti, Rotonda Antonelliana, Fornace Pagliero, Liceo Artistico Faccio e botteghe artigiane.
Highlights Castellamonte Ceramics Exhibition 2026
- Concorso internazionale Ceramics in Love a Palazzo Botton
- Quinta edizione delle Ceramiche Sonore
- Le iconiche stufe in terracotta di Castellamonte
- Museo diffuso nel centro storico, ingresso gratuito
Prices Castellamonte Ceramics Exhibition 2026
Practical information — Castellamonte Ceramics Exhibition
When
From August 23 to September 14, 2026. Opening hours for exhibition venues: Tuesday to Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Where
Historic center of Castellamonte (TO), Piedmont. Main venue: Palazzo Botton, Piazza Martiri della Libertà. Other venues: Martinetti Congress Center, Rotonda Antonelliana, Fornace Pagliero, Faccio Art High School, and artisan workshops.
Admission
Free.
How to get there
By car: Castellamonte can be reached via the A5 Turin-Aosta motorway (Ivrea exit), then the SP56 towards Castellamonte. By train: Castellamonte station on the Canavesana line, or Ivrea station with a connecting bus.
Contacts
Culture Office of the Municipality of Castellamonte: [email protected] — tel. +39 0124 518716.
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Where does it take place — Castellamonte Ceramics Exhibition
Palazzo Botton, Centro Congressi Martinetti, Fornace Pagliero e altre sedi
Palazzo Botton, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 28, 10081 Castellamonte