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Awards / Bursaries
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Blue Egg Gallery Bursary

Ceramics Ireland is delighted to invite applications for the 2022 Blue Egg Gallery Bursary. Applications are open to members of Ceramics Ireland and we invite you to send your applications before 9th July 2022.  The award winner will be announced at the opening of our Open Submission Members Exhibition at The Printworks, Dublin Castle in July.

Purpose: To assist a potter/ceramic artist with the development of their practice by funding initiatives such as:

  • The purchase of equipment

  • Experimentation with new glazes

  • Attendance at courses & workshops to enhance their skills

Winner 2022: Kate Quinlan

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Ceramics Ireland Award for Creativity in Craftsmanship
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The Creativity in Craftsmanship Award is awarded annually at the Selected Members Exhibition. Award value is €500

Winner 2022: Mandy Cheng

Gallery Zozimus Award

The Gallery Zozimus Award is announced at the Selected Members Exhibition annually.

 

Winner 2022: Michele Hannan

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Peter Brennan Pioneering Potter Award

The Peter Brennan Pioneer Potter Award is awarded at the Selected Members Exhibition. 

Winner 2022: Eleanor Swan

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Professional Practice Award

Ceramics Ireland are delighted to invite applications for the Professional Practice Award 2022. Any person who is a current member of Ceramics Ireland may apply for the award. The Award covers courses, workshops, residencies, lectures and educational trips relevant to the field of ceramics that would assist in the development of your practice. Members who were awarded the travel bursary/ Professional Practice Award in the last 3 years are not eligible.

Award value: €500

2023 application deadlines are to be confirmed. 

Winner 2022: Chloe Lennon. Jane Symour and Andrea Kavanagh

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SO Fine Art Award

Winner 2022:  Cormac O'Neill

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Kecskemet, Hungary Residency

A biennial award of a residency at the International Ceramics Studio in Kecskemet. The month long residency is open to all current members of Ceramics Ireland and will be announced at the Ceramics Ireland International Festival, Thomastown 7th - 9th September 2018. 

Winner 2018: Chloe Dowds

 

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RDS Ceramics Ireland Award of Excellence

The RDS Craft Competition took place each year in August until 2017. The selection of artists was made by the RDS panel of selectors, through photograph and application form. Ceramics Ireland provided a €500 award at the competition for many years, this award was selected by the RDS ceramics selector without consultation with Ceramics Ireland.

Winner 2017: Amy Mackle

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