New Exhibitions Open This Week

Two compelling exhibitions will open this week at Canberra Potters Gallery, offering visitors a rich exploration of Australian ceramics – from historic works to contemporary material experimentation.

‘Collected Works’ presents a curated selection of 60 pieces from the Australian Pottery Collection at Bemboka, drawn from a significant archive of more than 4,500 works. Developed in partnership with collectors and gallerists David Rofe and the late Judith Pearce, dedicated champions of Australian ceramics since the 1970s, the exhibition showcases the breadth and evolution of the field.

Spanning the 1950s through to 2025, Collected Works features pieces by many of Australia’s most celebrated and influential potters. Arranged by decade, the exhibition highlights the creativity, technical mastery and enduring influence of artists, educators and mentors who have shaped Australian ceramics. A selection of works will be available for purchase alongside pieces from Bemboka’s permanent collection.

In contrast, ‘Gathered Time’ by Lisa Stevenson, Canberra Potters’ 2026 Emerging Artist Support Scheme (EASS) recipient and artist-in-residence, offers a more experimental and conceptual approach.

Rather than a conventional exhibition, Gathered Time unfolds as a field of inquiry. Through woven ceramics, bioplastics and sculptural forms, Stevenson explores material transformation and narratives of place. Drawing on traditional basketry techniques, she creates woven structures that are kiln-fired into fragile ceramic objects. The resulting works evoke a sense of uncertainty and impermanence, reflecting a world in constant flux.

Opening Preview
Thursday 26 March, 6-8pm. All welcome.

Exhibition Dates
27 March to 26 April 2026

Gallery Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am-2pm

Location
Canberra Potters Gallery
Watson Arts Centre
1 Aspinall Street, Watson ACT

Entry
Free

Image: Vessel by John Dermer, 2020, Australian Pottery Collection, Bemboka