FIRED UP 2026 – SATURDAY 15 AUGUST, 3PM – 8PM
Fired Up Ceramic Market Application – open until 5pm Wednesday 20 May – Now Closed
Held over one afternoon and evening during the month of August, Fired Up is Canberra Potters’ annual winter festival celebrating ceramic making, creativity and community. Offering a dynamic program of demonstrations, ‘have a go’ activities, markets, food, music and entertainment, the event has historically proven one of our most highly anticipated and attended calendar events with over 1200 people visiting throughout the day in 2024.
Apply now to join us for the Fired Up Ceramic Market, a key feature of the Fired Up festival that offers an exciting opportunity for Canberra Potters Members to showcase their work for the enthusiastic crowds. Our gallery will transform into a bustling market hall, with 2m x 2m stalls throughout the space.
Cost: $250 per stall. As this is a self-managed market no additional commission on sales will be taken by Canberra Potters.
Date & Time: 3pm to 8pm, Saturday 15 August 2026
Install & De-install: Install 4pm – 7pm, Friday 14 August. De-install 10am – 12pm, Sunday 16 August.
What you will need:
- to be a current member of Canberra Potters
- a table or appropriate market furniture for a 2m x 2m space
- small stool for sitting your stall
- point of sale equipment, and adequate change if you wish to accept cash (note: we cannot guarantee access to power)
- packing materials eg. tissue (preferred)
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be assessed by a selection panel. The panel will consider quality of products, adherence to Assessment Criteria (see below) and the curation of a market experience that offers a diverse representation of the Canberra Potter’s community output.
Canberra Potters Assessment Criteria for retail ceramic products:
- Work finished to a high quality
- Fit for purpose – for example teapots pour well etc.
- No cracks
- No chips
- No firing faults (dunting or pinholing etc)
- Well finished (bottoms sanded, finishing of glaze is well done etc.)
- Glaze well applied and fired to correct temperature
- Potters mark or identifying mark on piece
- Distribution of weight of clay consistent with functionality of work – for example teapots have good weight for pouring etc
- Is the object stable – if the shelf is bumped will it stay standing?
- Items intended for food and drink have food safe glazes
- Vessel appendages should be well considered eg. handles well attached
- Care instructions included – e.g. dishwasher, microwave, oven etc
- Originality of design – not copied or plagiarised
- Durability, strong enough to withstand consistent use
- Suitability of work for a retail environment
- Work should be made by the applicant or in the case of more than one maker both must be clearly identified
- Glaze finish should be unique to the artist
To Apply:
- Please complete the application form below.
- You will need to be logged in as an active member to view this form.
- If you experience difficulties logging in or accessing the form, please email admin@canberrapotters.com.au.
- Applications close at 5pm Wednesday 20 May. Late applications will not be accepted.
Once you have completed your application please send an email to shop@canberrapotters.com.au with your name and “2026 Fired Up Market” in the subject line – we will use these details to crosscheck receipt of your application.
Applications are only open to Canberra Potters Members. Please ensure you are logged in to see and complete the form.
