Pottery Expo Application

The Pottery Expo invites ceramic artists from Australia and overseas to apply to exhibit at our outdoor event, held on the beautiful riverside grounds and sculpture park of
Heide Museum of Modern Art.
Complete the form below to submit your application.

Application Information for Exhibitors

We invite ceramic artists to apply to exhibit at The Pottery Expo via the below online form.

Before You Apply

Please read the information below before proceeding.

Your application must include:

  • 3 high‑quality images of work intended for exhibition at the Expo

  • 1 headshot of you in your studio

  • All images must be square format (for Instagram) and supplied as high‑resolution JPEG files (72dpi or higher, and a total of 10MB).

  • Use a consistent, clean background with sharp focus — blurry or visually cluttered images will not be used.

Image labelling format:
Surname_Firstname_ArtworkTitle_01
Example: Harris_Archie_SunriseSculpture_01

Selection Process

A panel of professional ceramic artists and event organisers will review all applications.
Selection is based on quality, innovation, and skill. Please note:

  • We receive more applications than available spaces.

  • Not all applicants will be accepted each year.

Key Dates

  • Application deadline: Friday 17 October 2025

  • Notification of outcome: Friday 7 November 2025

  • Deadline to confirm & pay exhibitor fee: Friday 21 November 2025

Fees & Insurance

  • Site fee: $385 (per individual potter)

  • Public liability insurance of $20,000,000 is required by exhibitors at the event, please email certificate of currency once application has been accepted.

Exhibitor Requirements

  • Provide your own 3m x 3m marquee/shelter.

  • Sites are outdoors on grass: some ground may be uneven.

  • Food, coffee, and live music will be on site.

  • Cups to Go stand: all exhibitors may sell cups here: volunteers will run this stand.

Submission Confirmation

After submitting, you should see a “thank you for submitting” message on this page, and you will hear from us as per the outlined dates.
If you do not receive a “thank you for submitting” message, please contact us via the contact page.