October 10, 2025 entry deadline Odd Ends & Afterthoughts
New York, Old Forge (December 1, 2025–February 21, 2026) Open to US artists over the age of 18 exploring surrealism, fantastical imagery, or childlike wonder. Contact: Mario Andrés Colón, View Arts Center, mcolon@viewarts.org; viewarts.org.
October 10, 2025 entry deadline By Hand 2025 – An International Craft Nouveau Competition
California, Roseville (January 10–February 21, 2026) Open to artists over the age of 18. This competition honors the skill and artistry of those who elevate everyday objects into meaningful, functional masterpieces. All work must be original, created within the last two years, and for sale. Contact: Blue Line Arts, gallery@bluelinearts.org; bluelinearts.org.
October 31, 2025 entry deadline 15th Annual International Juried Exhibition
Washington, Seattle (February 5–28, 2026) Open to two- or three-dimensional work made by artists over the age of 18. All work must be original. Contact: Gallery 110, director@gallery110.com; gallery110.com.
November 2, 2025 entry deadline Inspired By Nature – An Exhibition of Sculptural Clay Works
Wyoming, Rock Springs (December 12, 2025–March 26, 2026) This exhibition will showcase works that speak to current issues, explore fresh perspectives within the discipline, or generally demonstrate the breadth of possibilities available while working–either partially or fully—with clay as a sculptural element. All work must be original. Contact: Western Wyoming Community College, bnathan@westernwyoming.edu; westernwyoming.edu.
November 14, 2025 entry deadline International Cup 2026
Montana, Missoula (February 6–28, 2026) Work must address the idea of “cup” and be made primarily out of clay. Mixed-media pieces will be considered if ceramic material is a significant component. All work must be original and for sale. Contact: Shalene Valenzuela, Clay Studio of Missoula, info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org; theclaystudioofmissoula.org.
November 21, 2025 entry deadline 39th Materials: Hard + Soft + Digital Contemporary Craft Competition & Exhibition
Texas, Denton (February 26–May 9, 2026) Open to artists over the age of 18. This exhibition celebrates the evolving field of contemporary craft and the remarkable creativity and innovation of artists who push the boundaries of their chosen media. All work must be original and created within the last three years. Contact: Caitlin Spencer, Greater Denton Arts Council, caitlin.spencer@dentonarts.com; dentonarts.com/materials-hard-soft-call.
January 2, 2026 entry deadline Off Center 2026
California, Roseville (February 6–28, 2026) Open to artists over the age of 18. Blue Line Arts is 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 last two years, and for sale. Contact: Blue Line Arts, gallery@bluelinearts.org; bluelinearts.org.
united states exhibitions
October 17, 2025 entry deadline 18th Annual Cup Show: Form and Function
Florida, Panama City (November 14–December 5, 2025) Open to US artists over the age of 18 and both functional and sculptural work that addresses the idea of the “cup,” including its relation to history, politics, craft, technology, utility, and narrative. All work must be original and created in the last three years. Contact: Gulf Coast State College Amelia Center Gallery, pamromin@gulfcoast.edu; gulfcoast.edu/community-friends/arts-culture/amelia-center-gallery.
December 14, 2025 entry deadline Earth & Fire 2026
West Virginia, Wheeling (February 28–April 11, 2026) Open to artists over the age of 18 who live and work in the US. All work must be original, made of clay, for sale, and created in the last two years. Contact: Kevin Clancy, Stifel Fine Arts Center, kclancy@oionline.com; oionline.com.
December 14, 2025 entry deadline Intercollegiate Ceramics 2026
West Virginia, Wheeling (February 28–April 11, 2026) Open to artists residing in the US who are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking institution. All work must be original, made of clay, for sale, and created in the last two years. Contact: Kevin Clancy, Stifel Fine Arts Center, kclancy@oionline.com; oionline.com.
regional exhibitions
January 9, 2026 entry deadline Earthworks: Evolution
Massachusetts, Concord (April 29–June 28, 2026) This exhibition is open to all works that use clay as the primary medium, both functional and sculptural. Open to artists currently residing or working in New England. Contact: Zachary Mickelson, The Umbrella Arts Center; zachary@theumbrellaarts.org; theumbrellaarts.org/earthworks.
October 1, 2025 entry deadline The James Library & Center for the Arts 2025 Fall Juried Show
Massachusetts, Norwell (October 17–November 22, 2025) Open to artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and created within the last three years. Contact: The James Library & Center for the Arts; johnwallacejww@gmail.com; JamesLibrary.org.
November 6, 2025 entry deadline Fresh Squeezed 10: Emerging Artists in Florida
Florida, St. Petersburg (April 11–June 25, 2026) Open to artists over the age of 18 who currently reside in Florida. The Morean is drawn particularly to diverse personal viewpoints, colorful work (this is Florida, after all), and artwork that addresses Florida-centric issues and idiosyncrasies. All work must be original and created within the last two years. Contact: Morean Arts Center; amanda.cooper@moreanartscenter.org; moreanartscenter.org.
fairs, festivals, and more
October 1, 2025 entry deadline 2nd Annual Sedona Arts Center (SAC) Holiday Artist Market
Arizona, Sedona (December 5–7) Open to artists and makers, 18 years and older, who create beautiful and functional works; however, space is limited and preference will be given to Sedona Arts Center (SAC) Artist Members first to fill the limited slots. Contact: Sedona Arts Center; bernadette@sedonaartscenter.org; sedonaartscenter.org.
November 3, 2025 entry deadline Palm Beach Fine Craft Show 2026
Florida, West Palm Beach (February 13–15, 2026) Open to artists and makers 18 years and older. The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show is looking for one-of-a-kind and limited edition objects that have been conceived and perfected by the artist’s own hands and created in the artist’s studio. Contact: Palm Beach Fine Craft Show; info@palmbeachshow.com; palmbeachfinecraft.com.
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international exhibitions
October 10, 2025 entry deadline
Odd Ends & Afterthoughts
New York, Old Forge
(December 1, 2025–February 21, 2026)
Open to US artists over the age of 18 exploring surrealism, fantastical imagery, or childlike wonder.
Contact: Mario Andrés Colón, View Arts Center, mcolon@viewarts.org; viewarts.org.
October 10, 2025 entry deadline
By Hand 2025 – An International Craft Nouveau Competition
California, Roseville (January 10–February 21, 2026)
Open to artists over the age of 18. This competition honors the skill and artistry of those who elevate everyday objects into meaningful, functional masterpieces. All work must be original, created within the last two years, and for sale.
Contact: Blue Line Arts, gallery@bluelinearts.org; bluelinearts.org.
October 31, 2025 entry deadline
15th Annual International Juried Exhibition
Washington, Seattle (February 5–28, 2026)
Open to two- or three-dimensional work made by artists over the age of 18. All work must be original.
Contact: Gallery 110, director@gallery110.com; gallery110.com.
November 2, 2025 entry deadline
Inspired By Nature – An Exhibition of Sculptural Clay Works
Wyoming, Rock Springs (December 12, 2025–March 26, 2026)
This exhibition will showcase works that speak to current issues, explore fresh perspectives within the discipline, or generally demonstrate the breadth of possibilities available while working–either partially or fully—with clay as a sculptural element. All work must be original.
Contact: Western Wyoming Community College, bnathan@westernwyoming.edu; westernwyoming.edu.
November 14, 2025 entry deadline
International Cup 2026
Montana, Missoula (February 6–28, 2026)
Work must address the idea of “cup” and be made primarily out of clay. Mixed-media pieces will be considered if ceramic material is a significant component. All work must be original and for sale.
Contact: Shalene Valenzuela, Clay Studio of Missoula, info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org; theclaystudioofmissoula.org.
November 21, 2025 entry deadline
39th Materials: Hard + Soft + Digital Contemporary Craft Competition & Exhibition
Texas, Denton (February 26–May 9, 2026)
Open to artists over the age of 18. This exhibition celebrates the evolving field of contemporary craft and the remarkable creativity and innovation of artists who push the boundaries of their chosen media. All work must be original and created within the last three years.
Contact: Caitlin Spencer, Greater Denton Arts Council, caitlin.spencer@dentonarts.com; dentonarts.com/materials-hard-soft-call.
January 2, 2026 entry deadline
Off Center 2026
California, Roseville (February 6–28, 2026)
Open to artists over the age of 18. Blue Line Arts is 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 last two years, and for sale.
Contact: Blue Line Arts, gallery@bluelinearts.org; bluelinearts.org.
united states exhibitions
October 17, 2025 entry deadline
18th Annual Cup Show: Form and Function
Florida, Panama City
(November 14–December 5, 2025)
Open to US artists over the age of 18 and both functional and sculptural work that addresses the idea of the “cup,” including its relation to history, politics, craft, technology, utility, and narrative. All work must be original and created in the last three years.
Contact: Gulf Coast State College Amelia Center Gallery, pamromin@gulfcoast.edu; gulfcoast.edu/community-friends/arts-culture/amelia-center-gallery.
December 14, 2025 entry deadline
Earth & Fire 2026
West Virginia, Wheeling
(February 28–April 11, 2026)
Open to artists over the age of 18 who live and work in the US. All work must be original, made of clay, for sale, and created in the last two years.
Contact: Kevin Clancy, Stifel Fine Arts Center, kclancy@oionline.com; oionline.com.
December 14, 2025 entry deadline
Intercollegiate Ceramics 2026
West Virginia, Wheeling
(February 28–April 11, 2026)
Open to artists residing in the US who are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking institution. All work must be original, made of clay, for sale, and created in the last two years.
Contact: Kevin Clancy, Stifel Fine Arts Center, kclancy@oionline.com; oionline.com.
regional exhibitions
January 9, 2026 entry deadline
Earthworks: Evolution
Massachusetts, Concord (April 29–June 28, 2026)
This exhibition is open to all works that use clay as the primary medium, both functional and sculptural. Open to artists currently residing or working in New England.
Contact: Zachary Mickelson, The Umbrella Arts Center; zachary@theumbrellaarts.org; theumbrellaarts.org/earthworks.
October 1, 2025 entry deadline
The James Library & Center for the Arts 2025 Fall Juried Show
Massachusetts, Norwell (October 17–November 22, 2025)
Open to artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and created within the last three years.
Contact: The James Library & Center for the Arts; johnwallacejww@gmail.com; JamesLibrary.org.
November 6, 2025 entry deadline
Fresh Squeezed 10: Emerging Artists in Florida
Florida, St. Petersburg (April 11–June 25, 2026)
Open to artists over the age of 18 who currently reside in Florida. The Morean is drawn particularly to diverse personal viewpoints, colorful work (this is Florida, after all), and artwork that addresses Florida-centric issues and idiosyncrasies. All work must be original and created within the last two years.
Contact: Morean Arts Center; amanda.cooper@moreanartscenter.org; moreanartscenter.org.
fairs, festivals, and more
October 1, 2025 entry deadline
2nd Annual Sedona Arts Center (SAC) Holiday Artist Market
Arizona, Sedona (December 5–7)
Open to artists and makers, 18 years and older, who create beautiful and functional works; however, space is limited and preference will be given to Sedona Arts Center (SAC) Artist Members first to fill the limited slots.
Contact: Sedona Arts Center; bernadette@sedonaartscenter.org; sedonaartscenter.org.
November 3, 2025 entry deadline
Palm Beach Fine Craft Show 2026
Florida, West Palm Beach (February 13–15, 2026)
Open to artists and makers 18 years and older. The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show is looking for one-of-a-kind and limited edition objects that have been conceived and perfected by the artist’s own hands and created in the artist’s studio.
Contact: Palm Beach Fine Craft Show; info@palmbeachshow.com; palmbeachfinecraft.com.
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