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North Queensland Ceramic Awards Call For Artists – Now Open

The biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards return in 2026.

The awards display the diversity of ceramic art currently being produced in Australia, attracting a high calibre of entries from local and national artists.

The competition is not just for established professional ceramicists – emerging artists from across the country are encouraged to enter.

Entries are now open, and will close 5pm, Tuesday 7 July 2026.

Ceramists will be vying for the acquisitive $10,000 City of Townsville Art Collection Award, plus the $1,000 People’s Choice Award.

Selected works will be on display at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery from 19 September 2026 – 17 January 2027.