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Pushing Clay | Forsyth Barr Contemporary Ceramics Award

Arts Council Nelson

National
Awards
Cross-Discipline
June 24, 2026

Mō mātou | About us

At Arts Council Nelson, our mission is to promote, initiate and support projects ​and activities that stimulate and strengthen the​ artistic and cultural life of our communities.

Mō tēnei arawātea | About this opportunity

Arts Council Nelson and Forsyth Barr are thrilled to invite submissions for Pushing Clay – Forsyth Barr Ceramics Award and Exhibition 2026! 

This is your chance to break the mould and challenge traditional clay practices. Whether you work solely with clay or incorporate it into your mixed media art, we welcome you to showcase your innovative concepts and techniques in both two and three-dimensional pieces.

With a top prize of $8,000 and two runner-up cash prizes of $1,000 each, generously sponsored by Forsyth Barr, Pushing Clay 2026 aims to inspire and invigorate artists to push their limits and innovate their practice. 

Submit your creations and be part of this exciting journey!



Me pēhea te tuku tono |
How to apply

For more information and to apply got to:

www.acn.org.nz/pushingclay 

Applications close August 21st