The Journal of Australian Ceramics Vol 53 No 2 July 2014

Promotion
Three Experiences of our
National Pottery Competition
There are many reasons to enter competitions - to win a prize, to enhance your CV or to expose your
work to the public and gallery owners. All can provide a great boost to your career.
In 2014, the Port Hacking Potters Group is offering this opportunity to emerging artists and, for
the first time, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. We are excited about our Inaugural Indigenous
Encouragement Award and encourage potters to submit entries. The submitted works will be shown in
the prestigious Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre in Gymea NSW, with Patsy Hely as the judge.
Below we share experiences of three past winners.
In 2012 Kathryn Mitchell won the Open Wheel-Thrown Section.
Judge: Greg Daly
It was an honour fo have my work assessed by the esteemed judge, Greg Daly, let alone 10
be awarded first prize for the whee/thrown section. The award was a great privilege for
a young polley like me. To have support and recognition from established l:eramicisls in
my fledging career is precious. The bonus of a financial prize was Significantly helpful. I
was barely two years inlo my studio practice and passionate about my work but unsure of
direction. Winning this award boosted my confidence and provided some financial relief
aI/owing me fa focus creatively on my first solo show
Kathryn Mitchell
Miro Feather, 2012
Detail (one of three
bowls)
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