The Clarence Prize has been postponed in 2019, and applications will be open at the start of 2020. To register your interest for the 2020 Prize and keep up to date with all upcoming information, please contact us directly on (03) 6217 9607 or schoolhouse@ccc.tas.gov.au
This event has found its niche within Australia’s art community as a prize that celebrates accessible furniture art and is open to furniture designers operating within Australia. The Prize contributes to Tasmania’s reputation as a leading cultural hub, brimming with vibrant arts experiences.
In 2017 one acquisitive prize of $20,000 was awarded to the winner. The work has acquired into the Clarence Collection. One non-acquisitive prize of $1,500 was awarded for a work that is highly commended. One non-acquisitive encouragement award of $1,500 was made to an emerging artist/designer.
2017 Winners
Winner $20,000 acquisitive award – Hugh Altschwager, Bronze Bench. 2017
Highly commended award – Bernard Chandley, Lowbow Diner Chair. 2016
Emerging designer award – Nicholas Fuller, Voyage.2017
Shortlisted designers for the 2017 Clarence Prize:
| Andrew Carvolth |
| Bernard Chandley |
| Bryan Cush |
| Hugh Altschwager |
| Jye Edwards |
| Murray Antill |
| Nicole Monks |
| Sara Lindsay |
| Tom Fereday |
| Niklavs Rubenis |
| Berto Pandolfo |
| Michael Travalia |
| Anna Freeman |
| James Howe |
| Nicholas Fuller |
Previous Winners
2015 Liam Mugavin (SA) Koto Light
2013 Laura McCusker (TAS) I-Beam Bench
2011 Simon Ancher (TAS) Clipped Wing Sideboard
2009 Fukutoshi Ueno (QLD) Dress Code Stools
2007 Sally Brown (TAS) Warp Bench
