October 10, 2026 entry deadline 40th Annual Materials: Hard + Soft Contemporary Craft + Digital Exhibition
Texas, Denton (February 26–May 8, 2027)
Open to artists over the age of 18. Greater Denton Arts Council invites artists to submit innovative works that juxtapose concepts and materials in unique and thought-provoking ways. Clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or works in any combination of craft media, and conceptual art and digital media are eligible. All work must have been created in the last three years. Contact: Greater Denton Arts Council, travis.veselka@dentonarts.com; dentonarts.com.
October 16, 2026 entry deadline 19th Annual Cup Show: Form and Function
Florida, Panama City (November 13–December 9, 2026)
Open to artists over the age of 18. Gulf Coast State College Amelia Center Gallery is hosting its annual juried exhibition exploring the idea of the drinking vessel. The focus of the exhibit is on the function and concept of the drinking vessel, including its relation to history, politics, craft, technology, utility, and narrative. It is a survey of the wide variety of approaches to contemporary ceramics through the lens of the most intimate and accessible vessel – the cup. All work must have been created in the last three years. Contact: Amelia Center Gallery, pamromin@gulfcoast.edu; gulfcoast.edu/community-friends/arts-culture/amelia-center-gallery/exhibition-opportunity/index.html.
united states exhibitions
October 9, 2026 entry deadline delecTABLE: The Fine Art of Dining
Colorado, Denver (February 19–April 5, 2027)
A juried exhibit dedicated to the presentation of functional ceramics, focusing on the fine art of dining, including serving vessels, place settings, platters, and dinner table décor. Proceeds from the sale of work, and associated events that will showcase the work, will benefit the Art Students League of Denver and its ceramics program. All work must be original, created within the past three years, and available for sale. Contact: Griffin Callahan; g.callahan@asld.org; www.asld.org.
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.
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—the exhibition is about all aspects of the dining experience for the types of cuisine where chopsticks might be used. 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.
regional exhibitions
October 6, 2026 entry deadline On Matter
Massachusetts, New Bedford (December 4, 2026–January 29, 2027)
On Matter brings together ceramics and printmaking, both practices rooted in material and process. Open to ceramic or printmaking artists who are currently working in or studying in ME, VT, CT, NH, MA, RI, NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE. Contact: Star Store Community for the Arts; fallon@starstorenb.org; starstorenb.org.
November 7, 2026 entry deadline 2027 CVG Juried Show
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
October 8, 2026 entry deadline Evanston Art Center Winter Arts & Crafts Expo 2026
Open to artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and handcrafted. Artists will not be required to be present to conduct sales. Contact: Evanston Art Center; egudewicz@evanstonartcenter.org; evanstonartcenter.org.
October 9, 2026 entry deadline Sedona Arts Center Holiday Artist Market
Arizona, Sedona (December 4–6, 2026)
Artists over the age of 18 who create beautiful and functional works are welcome to apply. All work must be original and handcrafted. Contact: Sedona Art Center; bernadette@sedonaartscenter.org; sedonaartscenter.org.
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international exhibitions
October 10, 2026 entry deadline
40th Annual Materials: Hard + Soft Contemporary Craft + Digital Exhibition
Texas, Denton (February 26–May 8, 2027)
Open to artists over the age of 18. Greater Denton Arts Council invites artists to submit innovative works that juxtapose concepts and materials in unique and thought-provoking ways. Clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood, or works in any combination of craft media, and conceptual art and digital media are eligible. All work must have been created in the last three years.
Contact: Greater Denton Arts Council, travis.veselka@dentonarts.com; dentonarts.com.
October 16, 2026 entry deadline
19th Annual Cup Show: Form and Function
Florida, Panama City (November 13–December 9, 2026)
Open to artists over the age of 18. Gulf Coast State College Amelia Center Gallery is hosting its annual juried exhibition exploring the idea of the drinking vessel. The focus of the exhibit is on the function and concept of the drinking vessel, including its relation to history, politics, craft, technology, utility, and narrative. It is a survey of the wide variety of approaches to contemporary ceramics through the lens of the most intimate and accessible vessel – the cup. All work must have been created in the last three years.
Contact: Amelia Center Gallery, pamromin@gulfcoast.edu; gulfcoast.edu/community-friends/arts-culture/amelia-center-gallery/exhibition-opportunity/index.html.
united states exhibitions
October 9, 2026 entry deadline
delecTABLE: The Fine Art of Dining
Colorado, Denver (February 19–April 5, 2027)
A juried exhibit dedicated to the presentation of functional ceramics, focusing on the fine art of dining, including serving vessels, place settings, platters, and dinner table décor. Proceeds from the sale of work, and associated events that will showcase the work, will benefit the Art Students League of Denver and its ceramics program. All work must be original, created within the past three years, and available for sale.
Contact: Griffin Callahan; g.callahan@asld.org; www.asld.org.
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.
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—the exhibition is about all aspects of the dining experience for the types of cuisine where chopsticks might be used. 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.
regional exhibitions
October 6, 2026 entry deadline
On Matter
Massachusetts, New Bedford (December 4, 2026–January 29, 2027)
On Matter brings together ceramics and printmaking, both practices rooted in material and process. Open to ceramic or printmaking artists who are currently working in or studying in ME, VT, CT, NH, MA, RI, NJ, NY, PA, MD, DE.
Contact: Star Store Community for the Arts; fallon@starstorenb.org; starstorenb.org.
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
October 8, 2026 entry deadline
Evanston Art Center Winter Arts & Crafts Expo 2026
Illinois, Evanston (November 21–December 20, 2026)
Open to artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and handcrafted. Artists will not be required to be present to conduct sales.
Contact: Evanston Art Center; egudewicz@evanstonartcenter.org; evanstonartcenter.org.
October 9, 2026 entry deadline
Sedona Arts Center Holiday Artist Market
Arizona, Sedona (December 4–6, 2026)
Artists over the age of 18 who create beautiful and functional works are welcome to apply. All work must be original and handcrafted.
Contact: Sedona Art Center; bernadette@sedonaartscenter.org; sedonaartscenter.org.
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