exhibition opportunity: Montsalvat

by | Jun 4, 2026 | call for entry, Uncategorized

Expressions of Interest are now open for exhibitions scheduled between January and June 2027. Montsalvat welcomes proposals from solo artists, collectives, independent curators, and community groups working across a wide range of practices.

KEY DATES:
EOI Opens: 25 May 2026
EOI Closes: 1 July 2026

We are a heritage arts precinct where exhibitions sit within an active cultural environment of making, education, public programming, seasonal visitor activity, and site-wide engagement.

To Apply: montsalvat.com.au/our-venues/apply-to-exhibit/

call for artists: ๐—–๐—Ÿ๐—จ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—–๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—”๐— ๐—œ๐—– ๐—”๐—ช๐—”๐—ฅ๐—— ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ

by | Jun 4, 2026 | call for entry


Entries are open for the $10,000 national, acquisitive Clunes Ceramic Award 2026 exhibition, showcasing outstanding contemporary ceramic practice, in partnership with the @artgalleryofballarat and @castlemaineartmuseum, supported by the Hugh D. T Williamson Foundation.

Commendation Awards also presented alongside the major $10,000 prize at the opening event.

The successful Award is celebrated for its creativity and innovation, attracting ceramicists from across Australia.

โ–ช๏ธEntries Close: 9 Aug
โ–ช๏ธFinalists announced by: 21 Aug
โ–ช๏ธExhibition opening: 3 Oct
โ–ช๏ธExhibition: 4 Oct – 1 Nov

Exhibition: Esmond Gallery, The Warehouse, Clunes, Victoria.

Further information and terms & conditions ๐Ÿ‘‰ clunesceramicaward.org.au

Images from left to right –
โ–ช Mahala Hill, ๐˜”๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ ๐˜๐˜, Winner Clunes Ceramic Award 2022, Collection: Castlemaine Art Museum
โ–ช Vanessa Lucas, ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ญ ๐˜‘๐˜ถ๐˜จ๐˜ด, Winner Clunes Ceramic Award 2017, Collection: Art Gallery of Ballarat
โ–ช Dean Smith, ๐˜ˆ๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฏ ๐˜๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜๐˜, Winner Clunes Ceramic Award 2013, Collection: Castlemaine Art Museum
โ–ช Andrea Barker, ๐˜Š๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜š๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด, Winner Clunes Ceramic Award 2019, Collection: Art Gallery of Ballarat

2027 Potter in Residence โ€” Open Call ๐ŸบCounty Hall Pottery

by | Jun 3, 2026 | residency opportunity

Weโ€™re inviting applications for a year-long residency at County Hall Pottery, Waterloo, London.

This opportunity is open to makers working with clay in all its forms, from functional ceramics and design to fine art, experimental, and material-led practices.

โœจ Whatโ€™s on offer:
โ€“ Dedicated studio space with 7-day access
โ€“ Free use of kilns, clay, and materials
โ€“ Professional support within a working ceramics studio
โ€“ Paid teaching opportunities + a solo exhibition in Dec 2027

This is both a residency and a role within the studio, contributing 20 hours per week to our programme while developing your own practice.

Weโ€™re looking for someone confident in a professional ceramics environment, excited to engage with a creative community, and ready to bring their own skills into the space.

๐Ÿ“… Programme: 4 Jan โ€“ 23 Dec 2027
๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: ยฃ20,000
๐Ÿ“ County Hall Pottery, Waterloo, London
โฐ Applications open 1 June โ€“ close midnight 30 July 2026

Applications Now Open: Potter in Residence Program 2027

Final Call for Applications: 2027 Taiwan Ceramics Residency Program

by | Jun 2, 2026 | residency opportunity

The application deadline for the “2027 Taiwan Ceramics Residency Program” is fast approaching. We warmly invite independent artists with at least two years of experience in ceramic creation and basic communication skills in either English or Chinese to seize this opportunity. Join us in sparking a dynamic dialogue between tradition and modernity, local identity and international perspectives.

๐Ÿ‘€ Past Visiting Artists โ–ธ
https://reurl.cc/OYaOY3

โ˜… Deadline โ–ธ
June 30, 2026 (Tuesday), 11:59 PM (GMT+8)

โ˜… Program Guidelines โ–ธ
https://reurl.cc/r0GE9r