Entries are now open for the Clunes Ceramic Award 2026, a prestigious biennial national award celebrating excellence and innovation in contemporary ceramics.
First held in 2009, the award has become a significant platform for ceramic artists across Australia, recognising outstanding creative practice while fostering connections between artists, audiences and the broader ceramics community.
Prizes
- $10,000 Winner’s Award (donated by the Hugh D. T. Williamson Foundation)
- High Commendation Award
- People’s Choice Award
- Encouragement Awards
The Clunes Ceramic Award is an initiative of Creative Clunes Inc. in partnership with the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Castlemaine Art Museum.
