The Korowa Ceramic Art Prize

Whether you’re an aspiring ceramicist, an art collector, a supporter of creative education, or simply looking for things to do in Melbourne, the Korowa Ceramic Art Prize and Exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore the dynamic world of ceramics. From bold sculptural statements to intricate decorative pieces, this event highlights the incredible talent shaping Australia’s ceramic arts scene today.

Artwork in the exhibition is available for purchase, and proceeds from the sales will directly support Korowa students. Your purchase helps nurture creativity, innovation, and artistic growth, ensuring that our students continue to have the resources and opportunities to develop their talents.

Exhibition Dates: Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 May 2025
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm
This is a free community event.

Venue Details:
Gallery Ranfurlie (Located at the rear of the Assembly Hall)
10-16 Ranfurlie Crescent, Glen Iris, 3146
(Access via main gates on Ranfurlie Crescent)

Exhibition andPrize Selection

The selection panel seeks to shortlist artworks representing a range of ceramic techniques and subject matter. Ceramic materials can include earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, terracotta, raku etc but does not include the use of polymer clay. The artwork must be at least 80% ceramic.

All selected artworks will be exhibited and available for sale at Korowa Anglican Girls’ School from Friday 2 May – Sunday 4 May 2025. The Ceramic Art Prizes will be awarded by a guest judge at the Gala Night. All shortlisted artists are warmly invited to attend the event (and receive one complimentary ticket).

All artworks must be available for sale for the full exhibition period. The organisers will retain 30% of the nominated sale price for any works sold at the exhibition.

The Artist agrees to make all shortlisted artworks available for sale for the duration of the exhibition.

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Key Dates

Entries Open: Friday 8 November 2024
Entries Close: Friday 14 March 2025
Artists Selection Announced: Friday 21 March 2025
Artwork Drop Off: Saturday 5 April 2025, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Gala Night Opening: Friday 2 May 2025
Exhibition open: Saturday 3 May – Sunday 4May 2025, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Artwork Collection Unsold Works: Monday 5 May 2025, 12.00 – 7.00pm & Tuesday 6 May 2025, 10.00am-5.00pm

Submission Fee

You may submit up to three artworks by completing the application form and paying a $30 non-refundable entry fee for each entry.

Secondary student entries are a $10 non-refundable entry fee for each entry.

Artwork Guidelines

The Korowa Ceramic Art Prize and Exhibition will accept submissions of original ceramic artworks, completed in the past two years in the following formats.

Two-dimensional wall mounted artworks
• not exceed 80cm in height or width, including frame.
• be able to be mounted on a wall hanging system.

Ceramic sculptural and functional objects
• be freestanding, non-site-specific three-dimensional objects.
• not exceed 80cm in any dimension.
• have a stable base.

Polymer clay works will not be accepted, and the ceramic artwork must be at least 80% ceramic.

GalaOpening Night

Korowa Anglican Girls’ School

Friday 2 May 2025, 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Tickets at only $30 per person

A great night out!

First choice to purchase art.
A wide range of ceramic artworks for sale by leading Ceramic Artists
Fabulous food and drinks
Music

This prestigious annual prize and exhibition celebrates emerging and established contemporary artists, and supports the education of students.

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Terms and Conditions

The Korowa Art Department is responsible for the management of the Korowa Ceramic Art Prize and Exhibition. The Artist enters into an agreement with the Korowa Anglican Girl’s School with regards to all the terms and conditions outlined below and for all purposes associated with the Korowa Art Prize and Exhibition and sale of artwork.
Entry is open to Australian and International artists aged 18 years and above. The student prize is open to current secondary students.
Artwork must be an original artwork.
The Artist cannot submit an artwork if it has been submitted previously.
The Artist agrees to make available for sale all submitted works for the full exhibition period from May 2 – 4^th 2025.
The decision of the appointed judge shall be final.
A 30% commission fee will be retained from the sale price for any artwork sold as a result of the exhibition.
The Korowa Art Department reserves the right, at its absolute and sole discretion, to reject, at any time, any artwork submitted by an Artist to the Korowa Ceramic Art Prize.
The Artist grants the right to reproduce their artwork and biographical material, by any means, in any media, for promotional purposes of the Korowa Art Prize and Exhibition. The Artist will be properly acknowledged in such promotional material.
Artwork must be professionally presented for hanging and display.
The Artist is responsible for the transport of their artwork to and from Korowa Anglican Girls’ School on the artwork delivery and collection dates. This includes freight and transport costs (including insurance) in both directions.
Artwork delivered must be securely wrapped and clearly labelled. The same wrapping will be used to wrap artwork upon collection.
We will take all reasonable care when handling artworks.
The Artist agrees that Korowa Anglican Girl’s School is not responsible for loss, theft or damage whatsoever to the entered artwork from delivery of the artwork until collection by the Artist, or their representative, or purchaser.
Where an Artist or Korowa Girl’s School is unable to perform its obligations under any terms and conditions because of acts of God, strikes, equipment issues, damage or other causes reasonably beyond their control, they shall not be liable to the other for any damages resulting from the failure to perform such obligations.
If the Korowa Ceramic Art Prize and Exhibition is cancelled for any reason, the Artists will be refunded the $30.00 entry fee.
The prize is non acquisitive.