• Eileen Lewenstein Prize for Ceramic Writing

  • Application Form

  • Thank you for your interest in the Eileen Lewenstein Prize for Ceramic Writing.
    The prize recognises outstanding new critical writing on studio ceramics and clay art, with a focus on supporting emerging voices and encouraging fresh perspectives in the field.
    The winner will receive a £4,000 prize, publication in Ceramic Review, a commissioned piece with the British Ceramics Biennial, and a year of mentoring support. Two runners-up will receive £500 each. Please complete the form below and upload your essay.

    Before submitting, please ensure that:

    • You are UK-based
    • Your essay is between 3,000 and 5,000 words (including references)
    • You are an early-stage scholar (for example a postgraduate student, early-career researcher, or museum / collection curator)
    • You have not submitted more than one entry
    • The work is entirely your own and has not been generated using AI

  • DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 28th FEBRUARY 2027

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