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The 61st Ceramics NZ National Exhibition 2025 The 61st judges, Moyra Elliott, Grace Lai and Peata Larkin, faced the demanding task of narrowing down 279 entries to a selection of 61 works. The quality of submissions was exemplary, making the blind judging selection process by consensus even more difficult. Congratulations to those that have been selected and to the prize winners! Don’t forget to swing by and vote for the People’s Choice Award at Pah Homestead until…
Thanks everyone who attended our AGM! View the recording and transcript here: 2025 Ceramics NZ Annual General Meeting 9 Nov Many thanks to Kate Fitzharris for taking minutes for us, available below.
Ngā Kaihanga Uku & Friends at Driving Creek, November 2 – 9 Driving Creek is thrilled to welcome Ngā Kaihanga Uku (the Māori Clay Artists Collective) and friends for a week of workshops, talks, and an exhibition opening from 2 – 9 November. Visiting artists include Baye and Gemeaux Riddell, Wi Taepa, Carla Ruka, Dorothy Waetford, Rhonda Halliday, Todd and Karuna Douglas, Amelia Blundell, Fleur Palmer, Kaeleb Ngatai, Chantel Matthews and special guests James Webster and…
Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf has announced the winners of the 2025 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Australia’s most prestigious award for small-scale sculpture.Founded by Woollahra Council and now in its 24th year, the Prize continues to celebrate dynamic and innovative approaches to contemporary sculpture, with this year’s winners highlighting the transformative potential of materials and form. The announcement coincides with the opening of the exhibition of finalist works, now on display until 16 November 2025.Prize WinnersWoollahra Small…
The 61st Ceramics NZ National Exhibition 2025. What a whirlwind of emotions, that now I can proudly say The 61st is well on it’s way for art enthusiasts to enjoy! The 61st judges, Moyra Elliott, Grace Lai and Peata Larkin, faced the demanding task of narrowing down 279 entries to a selection of 61 works. The quality of submissions was exemplary, making the blind judging selection process by consensus even more difficult. Congratulations to those that have…
Expressions of Interest are Now Open for Nelson Clay Week 2026 (October 3rd – 9th 2026) Last week we sat down for a yarn with Jamie Smith, co-owner at Kiln Studio (Nelson) and co-creator of Nelson Clay Week. For the next 6 weeks, from 1st November thru December 15th the call for “Expressions of Interest” for Nelson Clay Week 2026 is open on the Clay Week website: clayweek.co.nz Use the homepage that’s run by Arts Council…
CPA Annual Exhibition – 13-23 Nov – 10-5 – CoCA 66 Gloucester Street https://www.canterburymuseum.com/visit/whats-on/canterbury-potters-association-52nd-annual-exhibition CPA Christmas Market – Sunday 7th Dec – 10am – 3pm – Avice Hill Reserve, 395 Memorial Ave Thanks so much to Thomas Strange for sharing these events with us!