Celebrating Ceramics - The Trusts Sponsors The 2025 Portage Ceramics Awards

The Trusts are proud to announce their sponsorship of the 2025 Portage Ceramic Awards, Aotearoa’s premier celebration of ceramic art. This partnership reflects The Trusts’ ongoing commitment to supporting arts, culture, and community connection in West Auckland and beyond.

The Portage Ceramic Awards is an annual celebration of contemporary ceramics in Aotearoa. Established in 2001, the awards embrace the rich history of pottery in the West and have become a cornerstone of New Zealand’s arts calendar. Since its inception, the awards have maintained an inclusive framework, welcoming practitioners with a wide range of practices – from traditional forms to experimental and conceptual approaches.

“The Portage Ceramic Awards are a cornerstone of New Zealand’s art scene, and we are proud to support an event that celebrates creativity, community, and cultural expression. These awards not only highlight the incredible skill of ceramic artists but also bring people together to experience and appreciate the power of art,” says Adrienne Schierning, Director, Te Uru.

The 2025 Portage Ceramic Awards will be presented at Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery later this year. The exhibition will showcase a diverse and thought-provoking collection of works from across the motu, offering visitors a chance to experience the many ways clay continues to inspire artistic expression.

For more information about the awards and upcoming exhibition dates, visit https://teuru.org.nz/

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