We invite you to think outside the box. What innovative ideas can be created with polymer clay? Which materials can you mix together? What has yet to be discovered?
The Spark of Innovation is waiting. With extraordinary prizes, we are excited to welcome you on this new creative journey in 2026.
Deadline: September 30, 2026
CATEGORIES & PRIZES
You can submit your entry in one of two categories, whether you’re joining us at Polymer Week in the Czech Republic or would like to be part of the Awards from afar.
LIVE EXPERIENCE
For anyone attending the Polymer Week 2026 event in person this October in the Czech Republic.
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· A surprise prize valued at over 400 EUR
· A special gift package with clay materials
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· 1-year Polymer Week Society membership · A special gift package with clay materials
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· A special gift package with clay materials
Winners will be announced in October, 2026, during the live event in Pilsen.
ONLINE SHOWCASE
For participants who can’t travel but still wish to showcase their artwork and be part of the Awards.
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· A ticket to the upcoming Polymer Weekend Online and a goodie box, valued at 380 EUR
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· 1-year Polymer Week Society membership
· 5 digital issues of the PW Magazine
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· 5 digital issues of the PW Magazine
Winners will be announced at the end of October during an online meeting on Polymer Week Society
ABOUT THE THEME
The theme Spark of Innovation encourages you to step beyond the familiar and think about polymer clay differently. Within your artwork, you can explore and respond to questions such as:
· What innovative ways of working with polymer clay haven’t been discovered yet?
· Are there materials that could be combined with polymer clay in unexpected ways?
· Is there a new technique or approach that could be developed?
· What possibilities are still waiting to be discovered?
LET'S MEET IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
We’re excited to see all the individual entries in person! Join us at Polymer Week 2026 in October to celebrate the possibilities of polymer clay, explore all the incredible entries, and be there for the grand announcement of the winners in the Live Experience category.
PARTICIPATION RULES
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Your artwork should be original, created by you, and made primarily from polymer clay, possibly combined with other materials.
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The piece should be created especially for the Polymer Week 2026 Awards and should respond to this year’s theme: Spark of Innovation.
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Please do not submit work that has already been entered into another contest or widely presented before.
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All entries must be submitted before the deadline with clear photos, a short artwork description, and a short artist bio.
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If you enter the Live Experience category, you will need to bring your physical piece to Polymer Week 2026 in Pilsen for final judging.
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We reserve the right to decline entries that do not follow the rules or the respectful spirit of Polymer Week.
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY
GOOD LUCK!
