Since 1994, Mud Australia has created elegant and timeless porcelain homewares. AU
The original Mud Australia store opened in Woollahra in 2007. Since then we’ve opened 12 stores globally.
Exciting news: Applications for the 2025 Shelley Simpson Ceramics Prize 2025 are now closed. To find out more information, visit Shelley Simpson Ceramics Prize.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be a ceramics-based artist
Hold an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Have not received a major prize, grant or scholarship in the past 12 months
Judging Criteria
Originality — Does the work express an original idea
Ingenuity — Does the work show insight and imagination
Aesthetic — does the work have defined aesthetic appeal
Craftsmanship - Does the work integrate and illustrate skilled craftsmanship
Sustainability — Is the work made with sustainability in mind
Community focus — Does the work represent or speak to a particular community
Functional or Sculptural — All expressions of creativity are welcomed
Key Dates
30 June (5pm) - Closing date for applications
10 July - Finalists be notified
14 July - Winner announced
31 July - Exhibition opening
31 July - 30 August - exhibition dates
