Welcome to Ceramic Arts Queensland

Ceramic Arts Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation formed in Brisbane in 1968. We foster an inclusive and unified ceramic arts community in Queensland and northern New South Wales. Our mission is to elevate, celebrate, and stimulate the ceramic arts in all sectors of society.

 

Are you ready to put your hand where your clay is?   Join CAQ members in a monthly technical challenge that pushes boundaries and encourages exploration. New challenges every month February to November. Monthly winners for social promotion with all entries going into the draw for an end of year prize.

Members only. All submissions must be created and completed during each month – full details, terms and conditions at the link HERE

February Challenge brief  HERE

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      Workshops, Exhibitions & Opportunities

      We provide a calendar of workshops, exhibitions, residencies, grant opportunities, and other ceramic events. These listings are mainly located in Queensland and northern NSW, but will include national and international ceramic events of interest.

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      Read our Blog Posts
      Pie Bolton at ICML
      Sep 06 2025
      Ian Curry Memorial Lecture
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      The Siliceous Award
      Tamasin Pepper Siliceous 2025
      Mar 16 2025
      Siliceous 2025 Winners Announced
      Ceramic Arts Queensland (CAQ) is delighted to announce the winners of the Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence and the Gwyn Hanssen Pigott Wood Fired Ceramics Award. The 2025 Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence has been awarded to Tamasin...
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      A Selection from our Member Gallery

      Queensland has a long history of producing world-class potters and ceramic artists. That tradition lives on today with many of Australia’s most innovative clay-workers living and working in the Sunshine state.

      There are strong centers of excellence on the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, the central Brisbane areas and in the regional areas of the vast state of Queensland.

      Many of the members of Ceramic Arts Queensland mount critically acclaimed exhibitions throughout Australia and internationally every year. The member gallery showcases the portfolios of some of our members.

      Most of these artists have their own websites or galleries where their work can be purchased either online or in person at their studios or galleries.

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      About CAQ
      About CAQ

      Still curious to know more about the origins of Ceramic Arts Queensland? Click here to read about our history and mission statement.

      Pictured piece: Ann O’Connor, CAQ Member’s Show 2020

      Glazy
      Glazy

      Click here to access an online community of potters that generously share, refine, and troubleshoot glaze recipes for all firing conditions.

      Pictured piece: Robert Cullen, CAQ Member’s Show 2020

      Shrinkage Calculator
      Shrinkage Calculator

      Click here to access our shrinkage calculator to help you determine the correct measurements of your clay so that your finished pieces are the right size.

      Pictured piece: Bill Powell, CAQ Member’s Show 2020

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