• AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – November / December 2025 Ceramic Events

    Siriporn Falcon-Grey

    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…

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  • Nelson/Marlborough November Update

    Josh Jones

    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”…

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  • Otago Southland November 2025

    Kate Fitzharris

    The ILT Murihiku Art Awards features several ceramic artists from around our region. Congratulations Jess Nicholson from Ōtepoti for winning Second Prize! Each year, Dunedin School of Art opens its doors to the public to showcase works by our emerging artists. An unmissable contemporary art experience, at SITE you can converse with the artists, purchase…

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  • Te Tai Tokerau/ Northland Nov/Dec 25 

    julie

    Kerikeri Introduction to hand building workshop with Mark Mitchell see poster for registration email. Quarry Arts Centre The Great Plate 2025   Featuring stunning 79 works by 80+ artists from across Aotearoa, this year’s event showcased a vibrant mix of ceramics, textiles, painting, sculpture, and more — celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community.  A special thank you to…

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  • Wellington-Western region news update | November-December 2025

    steph

    Kia ora koutou As I write there are a number of events occurring across the motu beginning with the first weekend of the Kapiti Arts Trail commencing 1-2 November (followed by the 8-9th November), while the 61st Annual Ceramics Association of New Zealand Award winners were announced at awards night on October 23rd. A warm…

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  • 2025 Annual General Meeting Agenda and documents

    Ceramics Association of New Zealand

    Please join our 2025 AGM where we will report on our 2024 activities and finances on 9 November 2025 at 5pm. The AGM is also a time when we elect Council members, set membership fees for the following year, and nominate people for lifetime membership. We want to hear from you – so please plan…

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  • 61st National Exhibition Award Winners

    Ceramics Association of New Zealand

    Congratulations to the winners of the Ceramics Association of New Zealand’s 61st National Exhibition! Thanks everyone who came to our 61st National Exhibition Awards and opening 23 October 2025!Congratulations to all 279 entrants, 61 finalists, and 5 award winners. View images of all 61 works at this link, courtesy of Artsdiary. Winning works 61st National…

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  • Register for our 2025 AGM – 9 November!

    Ceramics Association of New Zealand

    Please join our 2025 AGM where we will report on our 2024 activities and finances on 9 November 2025 at 5pm. The AGM is also a time when we elect Council members, set membership fees for the following year, and nominate people for lifetime membership. We want to hear from you – so please plan…

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  • Otago / Southland September – October 2025

    Kate Fitzharris

    Otago Potters Group Exhibition The judge for this years exhibition was Julia Hutchinson, owner and director of Ōtepoti/Dunedin gallery Hutch. Premier Award – Liz Rowe Oxygen Bars (non-recyclable) (sponsored by Nelson Pottery Supplies) Sculpture Award – Locke Jean-Luc Unhold for his piece  Intra-action Domesticware Award – Shelley Brigit Harding for her piece Kissed, Green Soda Vase Emerging Artist Award –…

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  • Central North Island Update Sep/Oct 2025

    Judy Chappell

    Driving Creek Pottery Ahi Kaa: Ngā Kaihanga Uku and Friends Return to Driving Creek, November 2025 We are thrilled to announce that Ngā Kaihanga Uku (the Māori Clay Artists Collective) and friends will be returning to Kapanga to rekindle their long-standing relationship with Driving Creek. The rōpū will be at Driving Creek from November 2…

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  • Northland/Te Tai Tokerau Sept/Oct 25

    julie

    Whangarei Quarry Arts Centre Cone 9 – 10 Stoneware Wood-Firing  Experience Soda Firing with the QAC Phoenix Kiln Step into the world of soda fired ceramics with our Community Phoenix Soda Firing workshop at Quarry Arts Centre. Whether you’re a hobbyist or an experienced clay artist, this hands-on workshop will introduce and deepen your understanding…

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  • Wellington-Western region | September-October update

    steph

    Spring is in the air! Thank you to all who contributed to this bi-monthly edition with some significant upcoming events, a fundraiser, and an early invitation to potters to exhibit (see ‘Whanganui Art in the Garden’). So, let’s get social, celebrating the past and the present with these ceramic-inspired happenings across our region. Kapiti Soup…

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  • The 61st National Exhibition

    The 61st National Exhibition

    Siriporn Falcon-Grey

    Submissions Close 15 August 2025 opening event: 23rd of October, 5:30pm – 7:30pm ● Premier Award● Merit Award● Functional Award● Non-Functional Award● People’s Choice Award● Residency Award – the residency award at Driving Creek also includes $500 towards firing and materials. AWARDS The 61st Sponsors We would like to acknowledge the following sponsors for their…

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  • Applications open for POTTERS RESIDENCY at The Kilns at Te Horo

    steph

    Three residency terms: April/May/June 2026, July/August/September 2026, and October 2026-March 2027. The Residency at The Kilns at Te Horo offers a ceramic artist a beautiful location to interpret Smíšek’s legacy connected to a vibrant artistic community. It is an essential element of The Mirek Smíšek’ Art Trust’s commitment to celebrate, educate and inspire. The programme…

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