Open to artists over the age of 18. Blue Line Arts invites you to join our annual show: Off Center. This competition celebrates the timeless tradition of ceramic art but also welcomes your unique artistic vision. We’re looking for works that are “off center” in every sense—art that challenges, surprises, and reframes the role of ceramics in contemporary art. All work must be original, created within the past two years, and available for sale.
Small & Radiant showcases small-scale ceramic works that use color as a source of vitality, warmth, and expression. Through vibrant glazes, painted surfaces, and bold palettes, artists are invited to create ceramics with an outsized visual presence. Open to artists in the US. Work must be made primarily of clay, measure no more than 10 inches in any direction, and each artist may enter up to two pieces. All work must be original, created within the past two years, and available for sale.
November 30, 2026 entry deadline 61st CAIN National
Texas, Corpus Christi
(February 19–April 19, 2027)
The CAIN National Show attracts works by contemporary artists nationwide and is judged by a guest juror of national stature. Resulting Purchase Awards have built an impressive Permanent Collection at Del Mar College. Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be original, created within the past three years, and available for sale.
Earth & Fire 2027 is a juried exhibition of ceramic art and will be the focal point of the Ceramics Take Over Wheeling conference. Ceramics Take Over Wheeling is a citywide event celebrating ceramic artists and enthusiasts alike. Galleries and venues across the “Friendly City” are excited to showcase the very best in contemporary and traditional ceramic art during this intimate 4-day ceramics festival. Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be original, created within the past two years, and available for sale.
December 1, 2026 entry deadline Intercollegiate Ceramics 2027
West Virginia, Wheeling
(February 25–April 10, 2027)
West Liberty University will host the national exhibition of collegiate ceramic art in February and March 2027. This exhibit will celebrate and honor the college ceramic artist and run in conjunction with Earth & Fire 2027 and Ceramics Takes Over Wheeling. Open to US artists currently enrolled in a degree-seeking institution over the age of 18. All work must be original, created within the past two years, and available for sale.
Open to artists from the US over the age of 18. The International Museum of Dinnerware Design invites submissions in all media exploring the theme Chopsticks. Artists may create specialized dinnerware or 2D/3D works inspired by chopsticks and the dining experience associated with cuisines where chopsticks are used. Actual chopsticks may be one element in the finished work, but it is not required. All work must be original, created within the past two years, and available for sale.
Open to artists from the US over the age of 18. The Art League of Lincoln is pleased to announce the Feats of Clay 2027 National Art Show and Competition. All types of ceramic works are encouraged for submission: sculptural, functional, tiles, vessels, and all types of clay and firing techniques (with a minimum of 50% ceramic clay) will be considered. Submissions must be the original work of the artist. All work must be original, created within the past two years, and available for sale.
The 20th Annual CVG Show is an annual all-media, open-themed juried art competition hosted by the Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton, Washington. Open to artists over the age of 18 from Oregon and Washington State only. $10,000 in cash and awards. All work must be original, created within the past five years, and available for sale.
November 1, 2026 entry deadline Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festival
Florida, St. Pete Beach (December 5–6, 2026)
This popular, long-running tradition transforms the historic Corey Avenue—the cultural and social “heart” of downtown St. Pete Beach—into a lively, open-air marketplace. All work must be original and handcrafted.
November 6, 2026 entry deadline Palm Springs Art Festival
California, Palm Springs (February 6–7, 2027)
The Palm Springs Art Festival will return to Uptown Palm Springs for its 38th year at Frances Stevens Park in downtown Palm Springs, California. Open to artists over the age of 16. All work must be original and handcrafted. Artists must be present to conduct sales.
November 24, 2026 entry deadline Capital Art and Craft Festival
Virginia, Sterling (December 11–13, 2026)
Original clay, ceramic, porcelain, stoneware, or earthenware functional and non-functional work. All work must be original and handcrafted. Artists must be present to conduct sales.
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international exhibitions
March 12, 2027 entry deadline
Off Center 2027
California, Roseville (May 15–June 19, 2027)
Open to artists over the age of 18. Blue Line Arts invites you to join our annual show: Off Center. This competition celebrates the timeless tradition of ceramic art but also welcomes your unique artistic vision. We’re looking for works that are “off center” in every sense—art that challenges, surprises, and reframes the role of ceramics in contemporary art. All work must be original, created within the past two years, and available for sale.
Contact: Blue Line Arts; gallery@bluelinearts.org; bluelinearts.org.
united states exhibitions
November 12, 2026 entry deadline
Small & Radiant
Montana, Missoula (February 5–27, 2027)
Small & Radiant showcases small-scale ceramic works that use color as a source of vitality, warmth, and expression. Through vibrant glazes, painted surfaces, and bold palettes, artists are invited to create ceramics with an outsized visual presence. Open to artists in the US. Work must be made primarily of clay, measure no more than 10 inches in any direction, and each artist may enter up to two pieces. All work must be original, created within the past two years, and available for sale.
Contact: The Clay Studio of Missoula; director@theclaystudioofmissoula.org; theclaystudioofmissoula.org.
November 30, 2026 entry deadline
61st CAIN National
Texas, Corpus Christi
(February 19–April 19, 2027)
The CAIN National Show attracts works by contemporary artists nationwide and is judged by a guest juror of national stature. Resulting Purchase Awards have built an impressive Permanent Collection at Del Mar College. Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be original, created within the past three years, and available for sale.
Contact: Del Mar College; art@delmar.edu; www.delmar.edu/offices/art/gallery.html.
December 1, 2026 entry deadline
Earth & Fire 2027
West Virginia, Wheeling
(February 27–April 10, 2027)
Earth & Fire 2027 is a juried exhibition of ceramic art and will be the focal point of the Ceramics Take Over Wheeling conference. Ceramics Take Over Wheeling is a citywide event celebrating ceramic artists and enthusiasts alike. Galleries and venues across the “Friendly City” are excited to showcase the very best in contemporary and traditional ceramic art during this intimate 4-day ceramics festival. Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be original, created within the past two years, and available for sale.
Contact: Ceramics Takes Over Wheeling; exhibitions@ceramicstakeoverwheeling.com; ceramicstakeoverwheeling.com.
December 1, 2026 entry deadline
Intercollegiate Ceramics 2027
West Virginia, Wheeling
(February 25–April 10, 2027)
West Liberty University will host the national exhibition of collegiate ceramic art in February and March 2027. This exhibit will celebrate and honor the college ceramic artist and run in conjunction with Earth & Fire 2027 and Ceramics Takes Over Wheeling. Open to US artists currently enrolled in a degree-seeking institution over the age of 18. All work must be original, created within the past two years, and available for sale.
Contact: Ceramics Takes Over Wheeling; exhibitions@ceramicstakeoverwheeling.com; ceramicstakeoverwheeling.com.
January 31, 2027 entry deadline
Chopsticks
New York, Kingston (April 10–July 11, 2027)
Open to artists from the US over the age of 18. The International Museum of Dinnerware Design invites submissions in all media exploring the theme Chopsticks. Artists may create specialized dinnerware or 2D/3D works inspired by chopsticks and the dining experience associated with cuisines where chopsticks are used. Actual chopsticks may be one element in the finished work, but it is not required. All work must be original, created within the past two years, and available for sale.
Contact: International Museum of Dinnerware Design; director@dinnerwaremuseum.org; dinnerwaremuseum.org.
March 14, 2027 entry deadline
Feats of Clay
California, Lincoln (May 7–June 20, 2027)
Open to artists from the US over the age of 18. The Art League of Lincoln is pleased to announce the Feats of Clay 2027 National Art Show and Competition. All types of ceramic works are encouraged for submission: sculptural, functional, tiles, vessels, and all types of clay and firing techniques (with a minimum of 50% ceramic clay) will be considered. Submissions must be the original work of the artist. All work must be original, created within the past two years, and available for sale.
Contact: Art League of Lincoln; jphinick@artleagueoflincoln.com; artleagueoflincoln.com.
regional exhibitions
November 7, 2026 entry deadline
2027 CVG Juried Show
Washington, Bremerton (January 16–February 26, 2027)
The 20th Annual CVG Show is an annual all-media, open-themed juried art competition hosted by the Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton, Washington. Open to artists over the age of 18 from Oregon and Washington State only. $10,000 in cash and awards. All work must be original, created within the past five years, and available for sale.
Contact: Collective Visions Gallery; rosecvg2020@gmail.com; cvgshow.com.
January 17, 2027 entry deadline
State of Clay 14th Biennial Exhibition
Massachusetts, Lexington (April 24–May 23, 2027)
The State of Clay is a juried show open to original, innovative ceramic work by current and former residents of MA or those with close ties to MA.
Contact: Lexington Arts & Crafts Society; thestateofclay@gmail.com; stateofclay.com.
fairs, festivals, and more
November 1, 2026 entry deadline
Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festival
Florida, St. Pete Beach (December 5–6, 2026)
This popular, long-running tradition transforms the historic Corey Avenue—the cultural and social “heart” of downtown St. Pete Beach—into a lively, open-air marketplace. All work must be original and handcrafted.
Contact: SIK Promotions, Inc.; suzfest@gmail.com; sikpromotions.com.
November 6, 2026 entry deadline
Palm Springs Art Festival
California, Palm Springs (February 6–7, 2027)
The Palm Springs Art Festival will return to Uptown Palm Springs for its 38th year at Frances Stevens Park in downtown Palm Springs, California. Open to artists over the age of 16. All work must be original and handcrafted. Artists must be present to conduct sales.
Contact: West Coast Artists; info@westcoastartists.com; westcoastartists.com.
November 24, 2026 entry deadline
Capital Art and Craft Festival
Virginia, Sterling (December 11–13, 2026)
Original clay, ceramic, porcelain, stoneware, or earthenware functional and non-functional work. All work must be original and handcrafted. Artists must be present to conduct sales.
Contact: Spargo Inc.; capitalcraftfairs@spargoinc.com; capitalartandcraftfestivals.com.
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