The North West Ceramics Foundation is pleased to announce their next Speakers Series presentation on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 4pm PST featuring Australian artist Dr. Julie Bartholomew. Please note, in order to accommodate the time change between here and Australia, the presentation will take place later than usual. In eastern Australia, Julie’s talk will take place on Monday, March 30, at 9am AEST. The presentation is free and open to all. It will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. Please see here or below for information as how to register.
Julie Bartholomew with Climate Scrolls, 2019, Porcelain and cast glass, H90,110,128,100 & all D18cm. Photo: Amina Barolli
Dr Julie Bartholomew is an Australian artist, writer, and educator who explores contemporary issues and social debates. Over three decades, Julie has engaged with projects that push the boundaries of materiality and craft processes through her issues-focused sculptures, reinventing ceramics and glass in a contemporary context. Julie has explored communication technologies, global consumerism, female identity and projects that traverse the perimeters of art, science and environmentalism. Recent projects explore the impact of climate change and the effect it is having on polar regions.
Julie has exhibited in Australia and abroad, including Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan; Taoxichuan Ceramics Museum, Jingdezhen; Doland Museum of Modern Art, Shanghai; Ferrin Contemporary, Miami and New York; Shepparton Art Museum, SAM, Victoria, and Sabbia Gallery Sydney.
The artist’s experimental practice has been fostered by numerous international art residencies and the support of five Creative Australia grants. Her work is in many collections including the National Gallery of Australia and the National Museum of Australia.
Julie Bartholomew, Climate Scrolls, 2019, Porcelain and cast glass, H90,110,128,100 & all D18cm. Photo: Greg Piper
Dr. Bartholomew’s lecture Marking Time refers to her art practice over three decades. Her projects are diverse but united by “marking time” through a series of art works and installations that respond to social and cultural issues that are relevant at the time of making.
Please join us for this exciting and important talk by Dr. Julie Bartholomew. The talk will take place on Zoom, Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 4pm PST (Monday, March 30, at 9am AEST). All are welcome, but registration is required. To register, please see here. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more on Dr. Bartholomew, please see her website here.
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