- Artist Talk – Lisa Stevenson
Join exhibiting artist and current Canberra Potters artist-in-residence Lisa Stevenson, to hear about her exhibition Gathered Time and her practice, processes and evolving explorations with materials. An emerging multidisciplinary artist with a passion for using natural materials, Lisa has been growing … Read more - 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 … Read more - Lisa Stevenson: EASS Artist in Residence
Canberra Potters is pleased to welcome Lisa Stevenson, our current Artist-in-Residence and recipient of the ANU Emerging Artist Support Scheme (EASS) Award. Lisa is an emerging multidisciplinary artist with a passion for working with natural materials. Creating dynamic sculptural forms … Read more - Term 2 Classes now open!
Whether you’re curious about clay for the first time or ready to deepen your practice, our Term 2 classes offer space to learn, make and grow. With classes going live in one week, now is a great time to think … Read more - Five new Studio Artists
Canberra Potters is delighted to welcome five new artists to our studio community. AC Parnell, Isabel Chen, Sarah Brown, Lia Tajcnar and Leah Jackson join Everything Flows Studio as current studio artists, bringing fresh perspectives, diverse practices and creative energy to … Read more - We’re hiring!
Canberra Potters Society is pleased to announce that we’re hiring a new role – Marketing and Communications Manager. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced professional to join our team at the Watson Arts Centre. This pivotal position will play a … Read more - 2026 Bald Archy Prize
13 February 2026 – 15 March 2026 Australia’s premier satirical art prize, the Bald Archy Prize, returns to Canberra Potters for the third consecutive year from 13 February to 15 March. Known as Australia’s cheekiest portrait prize, the Bald Archy … Read more - Christmas + New Year Closure
Canberra Potters will close at 4pm Thursday 18 December 2025 and reopen at 10am Tuesday 27 January 2026 for an exciting new year. Thursday 18 December – Final day – shop trading, weigh and pay and member access sessions will close … Read more - 2026 Exhibition Callout
Canberra Potters is now accepting proposals for our 2026 Exhibition Program. We’re looking for contemporary, collaborative, and engaging ceramic exhibitions that inspire audiences. We are especially interested in: Proposals that foster audience engagement and promote understanding of the breadth of contemporary ceramic practice are … Read more - Canberra Potters Christmas Fair
Join us for our 2025 festive event, a curated Christmas Fair featuring 18 of the region’s local ceramic artists. The event will be held in the gallery space at Canberra Potters with extended opening hours 10am to 4pm from Friday … Read more - Canberra Potters Members Exhibition 2025
6 – 30 November 2025 | Opening Event 6pm Thursday 6 November. The Canberra Potters annual Members’ Exhibition is a highlight of our exhibition program and features some of the best work created by our members during the last twelve … Read more - Artist studios now available
Applications are now open for Canberra Potters studios, with three studios available for artists ready to take the next step in their ceramic practice. Canberra Potters is the leading ceramic arts organisation in the ACT and one of Australia’s only … Read more - Moraig McKenna inducted into the IAC
Canberra Potters is delighted to congratulate Vice President of the Canberra Potters Society Board, Moraig McKenna, on her induction into the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) in October 2025. This prestigious honour recognises her outstanding contribution to the ceramic arts and connects her … Read more - Open Weekend at Canberra Potters
Join us on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November, 10am–4pm as we open our doors as part of the Australian Ceramics Open Studios and Craft + Design Canberra Open Studios and Organisations events. Explore ceramics, creativity, and community across our gallery, shop, studios, and gardens. What’s … Read more - Dr Cathy Franzi Inducted into the IAC
Canberra Potters warmly congratulates Honorary Life Member and valued teacher Dr Cathy Franzi on her induction into the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) in October 2025 — a prestigious honour recognising her outstanding contribution to the ceramic arts and connecting her with a … Read more
