We’re delighted to announce our 11 talented finalists for the 2023 Shelley Simpson Ceramics Prize. Thank you to everyone who shared their work with us. This year we received a record number of submissions, highlighting the diverse and compelling depth of contemporary Australian ceramics.
The winner will be announced late February and receives a $10,000 cash prize to support either their studies or further pursue their ceramics career, as well as a mentor-mentee relationship with Shelley Simpson.
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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 — 1 February 2024
Entries close — 29 February 2024
Shortlist announced — April 2023
Winner announced — May 2023
