international exhibitions

April 21, 2023 entry deadline

Massachusetts, South Yarmouth “Animal Kingdom” (Ongoing) open to all fine art mediums, except video. Open to all artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. This is an online exhibition all about animals, in all their shapes and sizes. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. All online galleries are kept live for five years. Fee: $40. Juried from digital. Juror: Chris Gustin. Contact Cultural Center of Cape Cod; exhibitions@cultural-center.org; 508-394-7100; www.cultural-center.org.

May 1, 2023 entry deadline

Connecticut, Woodbridge “The Will of the Kiln” (July 1–15) open to all artists working in ceramics. Sculpture and pots are welcome. Wood must be used in the firing of all submitted works—pit firing, raku, low-fire earthenware, mid-range stoneware and porcelain, wood/soda, high-fire wood. All wood-fired clay types and temperature ranges welcome. Wood firing is a method that involves an intimate dialog between the maker and nature’s forces. Fee: $40. Juried from digital. Juror: Chris Gustin. Contact Trevor Youngberg, New England Woodfiring Conference; NewEnglandWFC@gmail.com; www.newenglandwfc.com.

May 15, 2023 entry deadline

Louisiana, New Orleans “This is Not Clay” (August 11–September 15) open to all manner of ceramic artworks that can be described as surreal, hyperrealistic, or trompe l’oeil (“fool the eye”). All submitted pieces must be original artworks made by the applicant within the last two years and must not have been previously exhibited at the Clay Center gallery. All submitted pieces accepted for the exhibition must be for sale. Fee: $30 for three entries. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Michelle Swafford, The Clay Center of New Orleans; info@nolaclay.org; 504-517-3721; www.nolaclay.org.

May 30, 2023 entry deadline

Louisiana, New Orleans “Creep Show 2023” (October 6–November 3) open to artists 18 years of age and older working in ceramics. The Clay Center of New Orleans seeks applicants for its annual celebration of creepy, kooky, scary, and spooky ceramics. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Michelle Swafford, The Clay Center of New Orleans; info@nolaclay.org; 504-517-3721; www.nolaclay.org.

June 9, 2023 entry deadline

Ohio, Norwood “Call for Proposal” (July 21–August 18) Queen City Clay is currently seeking proposals for solo and group shows in their Martindell Gallery. The gallery consists of 1200 square feet with 82 linear feet of plywood-backed finished walls for suitable for hanging. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Jon Stein, Queen City Clay; jstein@queencityclay.com; 513-871-2529; www.queencityclay.com/retail/gallery.

July 15, 2023 entry deadline

Louisiana, New Orleans “FunctionFest” (November 17–December 15) open to artists 18 years of age and older working in ceramics. The Clay Center of New Orleans seeks applicants for the 2023 installment of ”FunctionFest,” our popular biennial juried group exhibition devoted to functional ceramic work and studio pottery. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Michelle Swafford, The Clay Center of New Orleans; info@nolaclay.org; 504-517-3721; www.nolaclay.org.

August 7, 2023 entry deadline

Florida, Tequesta “Little Lush” (September 7–December 2) open to all artists working in ceramics. Little Lush will showcase handmade, functional ceramics. This exhibition provides a spotlight for small works including cups, mugs, pitchers, flasks, teapots, etc. that utilize clay as a primary material. Lighthouse ArtCenter welcomes submissions in an assortment of shapes and sizes with rich and seductive surfaces. Fee: $11. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Lighthouse Art Center, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469; janeen@lighthousearts.org; 561-746-3101; https://lighthousearts.org/little-lush.

united states exhibitions

April 16, 2023 entry deadline

Colorado, Lakewood “Flower Power” (May 12–28) open to any artist 18 years of age or older in the US. Whether realistic, expressionistic, impressionistic, symbolistic, abstract or political and conceptual... Let’s explore what current floral imagery means to you. All mediums/disciplines welcome but for video. Works must be no larger than 60 inches on its longest side, including frame. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Michael Paglia. Contact Core Art Space, 6501 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214; coreexhibits@gmail.com; 303-297-8428; www.coreartspace.com.

April 21, 2023 entry deadline

California, Tujunga “The Human Figure in Clay 2023” (June 3–24) open to any artist 18 years of age or older in the US. Artwork submissions must have been completed within the last three years and cannot be submissions from a prior MAC Exhibition. Generally, any artwork utilizing any type of fired clay, in whole or predominantly, is acceptable. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Biliana Popova. Contact McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga, CA 91042; mcgroartyceramics@gmail.com; 818-352-5285; www.mcgroartyartscenter.org/events.

April 23, 2023 entry deadline

Massachusetts, Attleboro “USED” (June 16–July 14) open to any artist 18 years of age or older in the US. Open to all mediums, sizes, and concepts. Each artist may submit up to two different entries. All mediums and interpretations of ”used” will be juried. There is no size limitation per entry, however all submissions (both 2D and 3D) cannot weigh over 100 pounds. Fee: $25. Juror: TBA. Contact Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park St., Attleboro, MA 02703; office@attleboroartsmuseum.org; 508-222-2644; www.attleboroartsmuseum.org.

April 24, 2023 entry deadline

Arizona, Tubac “Proud To Be Seen 2023” (May 26–July 2) open to all artists 18 years of age and older living in the US. Artists may consider picturing pride, an examination of what Pride means to them, a journey to pride, how do artists interpret Pride, and self discovery through Pride. Artists are encouraged to create and enter work that is innovative in concept and approach. Work must have been completed within the last 24 months. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact the Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road, Tubac, AZ 85646; ArtisticDirector@TubacArts.org; 520-398-2371; www.tubacarts.org.

May 1, 2023 entry deadline

Indiana, Kokomo “Small Works” (July 3–20) open to all artists 18 years of age and older living in the US. Small works that are no larger than 12 inches in any direction, including the frame are requested. Work must be original and completed in the last two years. 2D and 3D work are both accepted. All work must be accurately represented in jpeg images. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact the Indiana University Kokomo Art Gallery, 2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo, IN 46902; gallery2@iuk.edu; www.iuk.edu/gallery/index.html.

May 21, 2023 entry deadline

New York, Port Chester “Functional Fall: A Seat At The Table” (May 22–June 2) open to all artists 18 years of age and older living in the US. This exhibition brings everyone to the table through ceramics that serve, and encourages submissions from artists at all stages of their careers. Works must be available and for sale at time of exhibition. Primary medium must be ceramic/clay—at least 85%, where other media are utilized. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: Jessica Putnam Phillips. Contact the Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573; gallery@clayartcenter.org; 914-937-2047; www.clayartcenter.org.

May 30, 2023 entry deadline

California, San Diego “PROUD+ 2023” (June 29–July 29) open to all artists 18 years of age and older living in the US. The Studio Door is seeking artwork that expresses authentic, diverse viewpoints from the LGBTQIA+ experience. Show them what your Pride looks like. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Jonathan D. Katz. Contact The Studio Door, 3867 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103; forallweknow@thestudiodoor.com; www.thestudiodoor.com.

regional exhibitions

April 7, 2023 entry deadline

Iowa, Clear Lake “2023 Sculpture Exhibition” (May 20–October 20) open to professional, student, and amateur sculptors of all backgrounds over the age of 18 residing or working in Iowa or the surrounding states. Each of the eight selected artists will retain ownership of their work and agree to loan it to the exhibition for the time specified. Selected artists will receive an $800 stipend for the loan of their artwork payable after installation is completed and inspected by staff. All work must be original work of the artists. Fee: TBA. Juried from digital. Jurors: volunteer panel. Contact the Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 South 4th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428; info@clearlakeartscenter.org; 641-357-1998; www.clearlakeartscenter.org.

April 14, 2023 entry deadline

Oregon, Roseburg “2023 Artworks Northwest Biennial” (June 9–August 18) open to all established, mid-career and emerging artists residing in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, British Columbia, Western Montana, and Western Wyoming. Open to all media, except video. This is a juried invitational for artists who reside in the Pacific Northwest and a critical show of the discourse, dialog, and practices happening with contemporary artists in the region. Artwork must have been completed within the last three years and not been previously exhibited at UVA. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact the Umpqua Valley Arts Association, 1624 West Harvard Ave, Roseburg, OR 97471; ashley@uvarts.com; 541-672-2532; www.uvarts.com.

fairs and festivals

April 29, 2023 entry deadline

Minnesota, Minneapolis “Minnehaha Falls Art Fair 2023” (July 14–16) open to all artists in all media. Each artist is required to submit a total of five images (four images of current work and one booth image). Work must be for sale. Each of the four images should feature individual pieces that accurately represent the body of work to be exhibited. All Artists must offer items in their booth for under $30. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact the Minnehaha Falls Art Fair, Minnehaha Falls Regional Park; minnehahafallsartfair@gmail.com; www.minnehahafallsartfair.com.

May 15, 2023 entry deadline

Oregon, Roseburg “The 54th Annual Summer Arts Festival” (June 23–25) open to all artists in a variety of media, including ceramics. Artwork must be original and handcrafted work that matches the artwork media juried in at time of acceptance. All artwork must be for sale. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact the Umpqua Valley Arts Association, 1624 West Harvard Ave, Roseburg, OR 97471; ashley@uvarts.com; 541-672-2532; www.uvarts.com.

Topics: Ceramic Artists

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