Join us for a rare and inspiring evening with Rick Rudd, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most celebrated ceramic artists.

British-born and trained at Wolverhampton College of Art (Diploma of Art and Design, Ceramics, 1972), Rick has been a cornerstone of New Zealand’s ceramics community since settling here in 1973. Over five decades he has exhibited nationally and internationally, received numerous awards, and contributed significantly to the field—including serving as President of the New Zealand Society of Potters (1988–91). In 2020 he was awarded a MNZM for services to ceramic art.

Rick’s works are held in major collections across the motu, including Auckland Museum, Waikato Museum, The Dowse, Te Manawa, Christchurch Art Gallery, MTG Hawke’s Bay, the Sarjeant Gallery, and more.

In 2013 Rick established the Rick Rudd Foundation, gifting his building and extensive personal collection to create a lasting public resource. This vision led to the opening of the Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics in Whanganui in 2015—the only dedicated museum for studio ceramics in Aotearoa and home to a remarkable collection of around 4,500 works. Quartz continues to grow, inspire, and provide vital support for the next generation of makers.

🍽 Pot Luck kai — Bring a dish to share.
💛 Entry by Koha — All proceeds support the Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics and its mission to preserve, celebrate, and uplift ceramic art in Aotearoa.

Come share food, community, and an extraordinary opportunity to hear directly from one of New Zealand’s most influential ceramic voices. We’d love to see you there!less