Shelley Simpson Ceramics Prize Eligibility

Exciting news: Applications for the 2025 Shelley Simpson Ceramics Prize 2025 are now open! To find out more information, visit Shelley Simpson Ceramics Prize.


To view and submit your application, head to https://mudaustralia.com/us/sscp-applications/.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

A ceramics artist

An Australian citizen or permanent resident

Not already holding another scholarship

Judging Criteria

Originality

Is your project an original idea?

Ingenuity

Does your project show insight and imagination?

Aesthetic

Does your project have a defined aesthetic appeal?

Craftsmanship

How does your project integrate and illustrate skilled craftsmanship?

Sustainability

How does this project consider the environment?

Community focus

Does your project represent or speak to a particular community?

Functional or Art

What category does your work fit in? We welcome all expressions of creativity.