North Queensland Ceramic Awards
The biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards has long aimed to increase public exposure to a high standard of pottery from around the nation. A showcase for both well-known and emerging artists, this competition displays the diversity of ceramic art currently being produced in Australia.
2026 biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards
The North Queensland Ceramic Awards will be held at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery from 19 September 2026 until 17 January 2027.
Entries are now closed.
Launch
Saturday 19 September 2026
6 - 8pm
6pm for 6:30pm speeches
Judge's Talk
Sunday 20 September 2026
10:30am
Key Dates
All times are in AEST (GMT +10):
- Entry forms closed: 5pm 7 July 2026
- Artists advised of selection: 5pm 7 August 2026
- Delivery of artwork: 1 to 4 September 2026
- Winners notified by email: 18 September 2026
- Winners publicly announced and exhibition launch: 19 September 2026
- Exhibition term: 19 September to 17 January 2027
- Exhibition expiry: 17 January 2027
- Collection of artwork: 25 to 29 January 2027
Terms and Conditions (T&Cs)
Participation in the competition confirms acceptance of these terms and conditions by the artist.
Entry is open to all local, interstate and international artists, of all ages.
Prizes
- $10,000 Major Acquisitive Prize
- $2,000 EV2 Sportswear Award (acquisitive)
- $1,000 People's Choice Award (non-acquisitive)
- $500 Rainford Family Award (non-acquisitive)
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