New exhibition celebrates Australian contemporary ceramics at Ararat Gallery TAMA

Twenty-two acclaimed ceramic artists from across Australia are on display at Ararat Gallery TAMA thanks to a new touring exhibition from Australian Design Centre.

For sixty continuous years, a print publication The Journal of Australian Ceramics (JAC), has documented ceramics in Australia. The exhibition SIXTY: The Journal of Australian Ceramics 60th Anniversary 1962–2022  acknowledges this significant milestone for the ceramics community.

This celebratory exhibition is guest curated by Anna Grigson and ADC’s Lisa Cahill with design by Studio Garbett.

“The burgeoning interest in ceramic art is recognition of the accomplishments of Australia’s ceramic artists and potters and The JAC and its contributors have played a key role in this revival,” said Lisa Cahill, ADC CEO and Artist Director.

“We are delighted to partner with Ararat Gallery TAMA to present this exhibition.”

Ararat Gallery TAMA Visual Arts Coordinator Katy Mitchell is thrilled to host an exhibition that has an amazing cross-section of contemporary ceramics.

“The ceramic artists selected for this exhibition represent their contemporary peers and those who came before them throughout the history of Australian ceramics,” said Ms Mitchell.

“We are planning some public programming in January and February to support the exhibition; there will be an artist workshop and a panel discussion, which we encourage local creatives to attend. These will be great professional development opportunities for artists in our region.”

The exhibition is presented by Australian Design Centre in partnership with The Australian Ceramics Association (TACA) and funded with support from Visions of Australia.

About Australian Design Centre 

Australian Design Centre is proud to be a creative place located on Gadigal Land. We acknowledge with respect the traditional owners the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.

Established in 1964, ADC is an independent impact organisation based in Sydney. We create opportunities for people to engage with design, craft and creativity through dynamic and high-quality national touring exhibitions, publishing, digital and educational activities.

ADC is supported by the generosity of our partners and donors, the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments, the New South Wales Government through Create NSW, the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and the City of Sydney. Australian Design Centre is a member of Australian Craft and Design Centres network and the Sydney Culture Network.