
2026 Biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards
Showcasing high-quality ceramic artwork from across Australia.
Sat
24
Sat 24 Oct 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
General Admission
Presented by Townsville City Council
The biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards aim to increase public exposure to high‑quality ceramic artwork from across Australia. The Awards provide a prominent showcase for both established and emerging artists, supporting excellence and innovation in ceramic practice. The exhibition highlights the diversity of contemporary ceramics being produced nationally, reflecting a wide range of techniques, ideas, and approaches.
The City of Townsville Art Collection Award, valued at $10,000, offers artists the opportunity to have their work acquired into one of Australia’s most significant public ceramic collections. The acquisitive award supports the continued growth and development of the ceramic component of the City of Townsville Art Collection. The North Queensland Ceramic Awards is a Townsville City Galleries exhibition, reinforcing Council’s commitment to supporting contemporary visual arts and craft practice.
Exhibiting at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, 19 September 2026 – 17 January 2027.
Phone: (07) 4727 9011
Email: galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au
Sponsors: EV2 Sportwear, Rainford Family

Image credit:
Ruby Yu-Lu Yeh, Of Motherhood, 2024,
stoneware with iron oxide calligraphy and sprayed glaze, 70 x 45 x 46 cm.
Winner of the acquisitive 2024 biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards,
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville. City of Townsville Art Collection.
The biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards aim to increase public exposure to high‑quality ceramic artwork from across Australia. The Awards provide a prominent showcase for both established and emerging artists, supporting excellence and innovation in ceramic practice. The exhibition highlights the diversity of contemporary ceramics being produced nationally, reflecting a wide range of techniques, ideas, and approaches.
The City of Townsville Art Collection Award, valued at $10,000, offers artists the opportunity to have their work acquired into one of Australia’s most significant public ceramic collections. The acquisitive award supports the continued growth and development of the ceramic component of the City of Townsville Art Collection. The North Queensland Ceramic Awards is a Townsville City Galleries exhibition, reinforcing Council’s commitment to supporting contemporary visual arts and craft practice.
Exhibiting at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, 19 September 2026 – 17 January 2027.
LINKS:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | WEBSITEPhone: (07) 4727 9011
Email: galleries@townsville.qld.gov.au
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Presenting Partner: North Queensland Potters AssociationSponsors: EV2 Sportwear, Rainford Family

Image credit:
Ruby Yu-Lu Yeh, Of Motherhood, 2024,
stoneware with iron oxide calligraphy and sprayed glaze, 70 x 45 x 46 cm.
Winner of the acquisitive 2024 biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards,
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville. City of Townsville Art Collection.

