MAESTRIA

Initiated in 2009, the European Prize for Applied Arts aims to reward the best creations of
contemporary expression in applied arts and artisanal design
From 24 November 2024 to 16 February 2025, a major exhibition bringing together some of the finest makers
on the contemporary applied arts scene will be held at the Anciens Abattoirs in Mons. This sixth edition will
showcase around one hundred unique pieces by 58 artists from 16 different European countries.
The exhibition aims to show some of the finest work produced in Europe, displaying a range of perfectly
mastered techniques with high aesthetic standards. Ceramics, glass, metal, wood and paper crafts and
contemporary jewellery, will all be represented. Besides the skills required to produce these creations, their
contemporariness is an important element. Current makers are going beyond the traditional codes and thinking
“outside the box”. New materials and new techniques are being incorporated into the traditional recipes to
create an art form that is both modern and ancient, codified and reactionary.
For a re-evaluation of the true worth of the mastery of skill, BeCraft has awarded a new title to its event:
MAESTRIA.