Celebrating excellence in clay across the Northern Rivers and beyond.

The North Coast Ceramics Award returns in 2026, inviting ceramic artists from across the region to showcase their creative mastery in one of the Northern Rivers’ most anticipated ceramic exhibitions. Open to artists working from Noosa to Nambucca Heads and west to the Great Divide, the award continues to champion innovation, technical skill, and the rich diversity of contemporary ceramic practice.

Now in its fourteenth year, this community-led award will once again culminate in a finalist exhibition at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall in early 2026, with prize categories including First Place, Runner Up, and Best Emerging Artist.

Whether you're an established ceramicist or an emerging maker, the NCC Award offers a unique opportunity to have your work recognised and exhibited in front of curators, collectors, and clay-loving audiences.

• Submissions open later in 2025

• Theme and award details to be announced soon

• Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to receive the 2026 Call for Entries.

Stay tuned for updates and prepare to shape something special — we can’t wait to see what you create.