Eileen Lewenstein Prize for Critical Writing
About this opportunity
The Eileen Lewenstein Prize supports new and emerging voices in writing on studio ceramics and clay art. Named after the co-founder and co-editor of Ceramic Review, it is run in collaboration with State Ceramics, the Craft Potters Association and the British Ceramics Biennial. Entrants submit an original, unpublished essay of 3,000 to 5,000 words, judged anonymously by a panel of five from the ceramics and publishing sectors on quality of thinking, clarity of argument and contribution to critical discussion.
Application tips
Keep your essay between 3,000 and 5,000 words, including references, and leave your name off the essay document because judging is anonymous. You can include images where relevant. Only one entry per person, and AI-generated text is not permitted.
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