Ceramicus 2025

Thank you for joining us!

Ceramicus celebrated its 67th year from 5–15 November at the Wellington Botanic Garden’s Begonia House.

The Wellington Potters’ Association proudly presented Ceramicus 2025 — an inspiring showcase of contemporary ceramic art in the heart of Wellington. With the support of Wellington Gardens as our in-kind venue sponsor, the exhibition brought together established makers and emerging voices from across the region. From functional ware to sculptural forms, Ceramicus highlighted the innovation, tradition, and diversity that define our community — a community that includes enthusiastic beginners, dedicated hobbyists, and potters with more than fifty years of experience. Visitors had the chance to experience how clay continues to shape culture, foster connection, and spark creative expression.

This year’s Guest Selector and Featured Artist, Aaron Scythe, guided the selection of works and shaped the curatorial direction of the exhibition. Drawing on his experience across Japanese and New Zealand ceramic traditions, Aaron blended deep technical knowledge with a spirit of experimentation. His influence made Ceramicus 2025 both thoughtful and dynamic, encouraging new conversations about the future of contemporary ceramics.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited, supported artists through purchases, shared conversations with us, and voted for their favourite pieces. Your enthusiasm and generosity brought the exhibition to life and helped make Ceramicus 2025 a memorable celebration for our whole community.