KLYTIE PATE CERAMICS AWARD ENTRIES NOW OPEN

The Klytie Pate Ceramics Award and exhibition is taking place in Mansfield, Victoria from 15 - 30 September and artists are now invited to enter.

Convened by Arts Mansfield, the Klytie Pate Ceramics Award is a national, biannual award and recognised as a prestigious event.

The Award is open to ceramicists across Australia and carries a major prize of $10,000. Entries close on 14 July 2023.

An Emerging Artists Award of $1,500 will be presented to a new artist with less than five years practising experience. Visitors to the exhibition will decide the $500 People’s Choice Award through a public ballot.

Gill Belle, President of Arts Mansfield, said the $10,000 prize should attract a diverse range of styles, techniques, and artistic visions.

“The prize and exhibition are now in their fourth year and celebrates the artistry and craftsmanship of Australian ceramics. We have been seeing strong visitation to the exhibition along with sales and expecting the trend to continue this year. The exhibition is named for Klytie Pate who was a pioneer of Australian ceramics in the 1930s and an innovator in glazing techniques.”

It is the generosity of Klytie Pate's godson, Dr Will Twycross that makes this Award possible. Dr Twycross is an avid supporter of the arts, and his commitment to honouring Klytie Pate's legacy is commendable. His support ensures that artists and art enthusiasts alike can come together to appreciate and engage with the remarkable ceramics on display.

To enter and for more information about the Klytie Pate Ceramics Award, please visit www.artsmansfield.com.au/klytie-pate-ceramics-award-2023 or contact convenor, Kathryn Ruddick, 0418 361 931 or email KlytiePateCeramicsPrize@gmail.com