Shelley Simpson Ceramics Prize Eligibility
Applications for the 2023 Shelley Simpson Ceramics Prize are now open.
For the first time this year, the annual prize is open to all Australian ceramics artists. Applications are now open until 30 November 2022, with the finalists being announced in early January 2023.
Mud Australia is committed to achieving a diverse community and strongly encourages First Nations peoples to apply.
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.
Timeline
Entries open — 8 August 2022
Entries close — 30 November 2022
Finalists/shortlist announced — January 2023
Winner announced — February 2023
