Over 50 entries for the second edition of the Âmes d’Œuvres Craft competition

The application period for the second edition of the Âmes d’Œuvres Commission Competition, the Fondation Etrillard’s arts and crafts competition, closed on 18 December. The results are very promising, with 51 entries submitted – nearly 10 more than for the first edition.

The ‘Vase aux lions’, a decorative object carved in Italy in the 18th century, has inspired entrants from France, Switzerland, Italy and Belgium, submitting either as part of a group or as individuals. The range of skills on display is extremely broad: far from being limited to sculptors or stonemasons, the entries come from fields as varied as tapestry, ceramics, metal engraving, decorative painting and jewellery.

The jury appointed by the Etrillard Foundation will review the applications in January 2026 to select five finalists, who will then produce a model of their reinterpretation of the ‘Vase aux lions’ and take part in the final interview.

The Foundation would like to congratulate each of the candidates who took part and wishes them every success in their craft and artistic projects.