• AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – March / April 2026 Ceramic Events

    Auckland Region Pottery Suppliers: Bot Pots CCG Clay Centre Glass Station Auckland Studio Potters:Artist in Residence 4 22 January — 22 March 2026Opening Event: Thursday, January 22 • 5:30 – 7:30PM at Pah Homestead Auckland Studio Potters:Artist in Residence 4 Image: Neil Feather. 2025 EXHIBITION HOURS:Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th March10.00am-6.00pm OPENING NIGHT:Friday 6th March…

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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – January / February 2026 Ceramic Events

    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…

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

    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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  • 61st National Exhibition Award Winners

    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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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – September / October 2025 Ceramic Events

    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. The emails have been sent and Congratulations…

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  • The 61st National Exhibition

    The 61st National Exhibition

    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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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – July / August 2025 Ceramic Events

    Auckland Region Pottery Suppliers: Bot Pots CCG Clay Centre Glass Station Please check venues for Opening Event dates. Title: Call Out: The 61st Ceramic NZ National Exhibition Exhibitor: Various Artists Where: The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead When: 15 April -15 August (Exhibition Dates 24 Oct 2025-18 Jan 2026) Title: Mid Winter Market Exhibitor:…

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  • Meet the Ceramics New Zealand 61st National Exhibition Judges!

    We are very pleased to announce our esteemed judges for the 61st Nation Exhibition – Moyra Elliott, Peata Larkin and Grace Lai. Moyra Elliott Following study in London, UK and some years as a studio potter in NZ exhibiting in NZ and internationally, Elliott taught ceramics studio and history at NZ tertiary institutions and received…

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  • AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau update – May / June 2025 Ceramic Events

    Auckland Region Pottery Suppliers: Bot Pots CCG Clay Centre Glass Station Please check venues for Opening Event dates. Title: Call Out: The 61st Ceramic NZ National Exhibition Exhibitor: Various Artists Where: The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead When: 15 April -15 August (Exhibition Dates 24 Oct -18 Jan 2026) Title: Call Out: Portage Ceramic…

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  • Nelson Marlborough update – Jan/Feb 2025

    Kiln Studio is for sale Potters clay Nelson Surrender to form exhibition McGlashen’s pottery business has sold

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  • Rick Rudd Foundation – Emerging Practitioner in Clay Award 2024

    Rick Rudd Foundation – Emerging Practitioner in Clay Award 2024

    Today, the Rick Rudd Foundation is pleased to announce the winner of the $15,000Emerging Practitioner in Clay Award. This award was established in 2018 by RickRudd to encourage, foster and promote those makers who have not achievednational recognition. It is limited to those makers who have been working with clayfor five years or less. Its…

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  • Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau update – July/August 2024

    The Onggi Demonstration at Auckland Studio Potters It was such a privilage to welcome the Ceramics NZ Touring Potter, Kwak Kyungtae and his assistant Marco Minetti to Auckland! Left Image: Ceramics NZ Touring Potter, Kwak Kyungtae and Auckland Studio Potters’ Centre Manager Hayley Bridgford Below Image: Marco Minetti prepping coils for onggi demonstration Please check…

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  • Otago/Southland Report, June 2021

    60th National Diamond Jubilee Exhibition in Dunedin Presently we are gathering all manner of materials for the ‘Heritage’ section, being part of our contemporary exhibition. It has its own gallery space within the Otago Art Society premises. We have been able to source material from the first exhibition and are still looking for material that…

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  • Diamond Jubilee Exhibition Announcement

    Diamond Jubilee Exhibition Announcement

    The Ceramics Association of New Zealand invites entries for the Ceramics NZ 60th National Diamond Jubilee Exhibition. This October the Ceramics NZ National Exhibition will return to its origins in Dunedin to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Situated in the Otago Art Society’s historic railway building exhibition space, this open exhibition will showcase New Zealand’s leading…

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