Clunes Ceramic Award

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Applications close
9 August 2026
Announced
3 October 2026
Prize money
AUD $17,000
Location
VIC, Australia
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This is a biennial even held every even year. 

Postponed until 2026

2022 - 150 entries, 47 finalists.

The Clunes Ceramic Award is an initiative of Creative Clunes Inc. and is in partnership with the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum.The Clunes Ceramic Award is a national award, open to all artists who are residents of Australia. Central Goldfields. All ceramic art forms are acceptable - mixed media is acceptable if the dominant media is ceramic.

Prizes

  • Winner (acquisitive prize) - $10,000
  • People's Choice - $2,500
  • High Commendation - $2,500
  • Recognition awards may be awarded at the discretion of the judges.


Venue: Clunes Railway Station, 70 Service Street, Clunes 3370.

Contact: For more information email info@clunesceramicaward.com.au
 

Summary
Application dates
2 April 2026 - 9 August 2026
Exhibition dates
5 October 2026 - 1 November 2026
Finalists notified
21 August 2026
Eligibility
National Entries
Prize frequency
Biennial - Even Years
Judges
TBA
Prize genre
Ceramics
Location
Clunes Railway Station, Clunes, Victoria.
VIC
Australia
Prizes
AUD $17,000
Fees
There is a fee of $50 per entry. There is a 33.3% commission on sales.
Last updated
15 May 2026
Prior Winners
2017: Vaness Lucas - Winner ($10,000)