The 2007 INDIGENOUS CERAMIC ART AWARD was developed by Shepparton Art Gallery to support Indigenous ceramic artists and acknowledge the special industry of ceramic art practise. The awards encourage and stimulate excellence in this sphere, providing cultural exchange opportunities for Indigenous artists from around Australia and regional Victoria. This biennale award exhibition will survey current Indigenous ceramic art practise, demonstrating current developments in the field. As an acquisitive award it will contribute to the gallery’s significant holdings of Australian and International ceramic art.
Shepparton Art Gallery was established in 1936 and with the appointment of its first Director in 1970, began collecting Australian ceramics. This collection of Australian and International ceramics now spans over 3000 works and is rated amongst the best ceramic collections in Australia. The gallery’s permanent exhibition highlights the development of this art form, from the first kilns built in Australia through to a contemporary art from around the world. The Indigenous Ceramic Art Award will be a strong counterpart to the gallery’s flagship Sidney Myer International Ceramic Award in association with La Trobe University each to be held in alternate years.
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