Wisconsin, Wausau “Birds in Art” (September 6, 2025–January 4, 2026). The Woodson Art Museum invites artists to submit avian-focused works for consideration for the annual Birds in Art exhibition, in its milestone 50th year. Open to artists of all ages, career levels, and locations. All work must be original and have been completed in the last three years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $60 for two entries. Juried from digital. Contact Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 700 North 12th Street, Wausau, WI 54403; bia@lywam.org; 715-854-7010; lywam.org/birds-in-art/prospectus.
April 30, 2025 entry deadline
Latvia, Daugavpils “Latvian Ceramics Biennale: Martinsons Award 2025” (September 5, 2025–February 1, 2026). Latvia Ceramics Biennale is a key event in contemporary ceramics in the Baltic Sea region. The biennale is organized by the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Ceramics in cooperation with the Rothko Museum. The central event of the biennale is the Martinsons Award—an international juried exhibition held on the premises of the Rothko Museum as a testament to the current vitality of ceramic art and a tribute to Pēteris Martinsons—the world-renowned Latvian ceramic artist. All work must be original and have been completed in 2023–2025. All work must be available for sale. Fee: No fee for two entries. Juried from digital. Contact Rothko Museum, 3 Mihaila Street, Daugavpils, LV-5401 Latvia; martinsonsaward@gmail.com; rothkomuseum.com/en/for-artists/biennaleeng.
April 30, 2025 entry deadline
Maryland, Annapolis “Interwoven Worlds 2025” (June 26–July 26, 2025). Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) and the Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University invite APIMEDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and Desi American) artists to share works that express their cultural heritage, reflect cross-cultural influences, and/or convey/ incorporate their unique American experiences. Open to all APIMEDA artists who reside in any of the states or territories of the US, Canada, and Mexico. All work must be original and have been completed in the last three years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $45 for two entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Nerissa Paglinauan. Contact MFA Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401; info@mdfeart.org; mdfedart.com/portfolio/iww.
May 30, 2025 entry deadline
California, Santa Ana “How’s the Weather? Art and Climate Change” (July 5–August 23, 2025). Topicality is the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art’s forte, and the extreme weather caused by climate change has become an existential threat to our planet now. From Rembrandt and Turner to Gerhart Richter’s Secrets of Clouds, for centuries, artists have been interpreting the weather in their art. But now is the time for artists to make a statement. Send us your visions of hope, promising ideas, new solutions, and innovative creations that can mitigate the impending doom of climate change, if only we can implement them soon. How will we respond to the existential threat of climate change with our art? All work must be original. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $45 for two entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Shana Nys Dambrot. Contact Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, 117 North Sycamore Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701; info.occca@gmail.com; 714-667-1517; occca.org/call-for-art.
May 31, 2025 entry deadline
New Mexico, Silver City “Perception” (July 3–20, 2026). This exhibition is a call for ceramic artwork that explores the concept of perception—how we see, interpret, and interact with the world around us. Perception invites ceramic artists to submit work that delves into this idea, examining personal, cultural, and sensory interpretations of their environment and experiences. All types of ceramic work are welcome. Open to artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and have been completed in the last year. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $30 for one entry and $5 for each additional entry, limit of three total entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Bianka Groves. Contact Light Art Space, 209 West Broadway, Silver City, NM 88061; karen@lightartspace.com; lightartspace.com.
united states exhibitions
April 6, 2025 entry deadline
Florida, St. Petersburg “99 Bottles” (May 24–July 12, 2025). Florida CraftArt announces 99 Bottles, a juried exhibition inviting artists from across the US to explore the bottle as both a form and an idea. Featuring works in glass, ceramics, metal, wood, fibers, and mixed media, the show celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship behind this timeless object. All work must be original and have been completed in the past three years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $30 for up to five entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Rachel Rearick. Contact Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701; gallery@floridacraftart.org; 727-821-7391; floridacraftart.org.
April 18, 2025 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Worcester “Ceramic Botanica” (June 20–July 19, 2025). The Handcrafted Shop, at the Worcester Center for Crafts, invites artists to submit three functional items inspired by floral motifs, with a cohesive design or color scheme and including either a vase, cup, butter dish, or small berry bowl. Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be available for sale with no single piece exceeding $250 in retail price. Fee: $30 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Contact Candace Casey, Handcrafted Shop, Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA 01605; ccasey4@worcester.edu; 508-753-8183; thehandcraftedshop.com.
April 27, 2025 entry deadline
Texas, Odessa “2025 Pots-n-Prints Juried Exhibition” (June 16–August 29, 2025). Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and made of clay. Ceramics-based installations will be considered if they include the use of traditional hand-built or wheel-thrown components, but the artist must be present during installation. Fee: $35 for up to three images. Juried from digital. Juror: Laura Romer Huckaby. Contact The Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery at the University of Texas Permian Basin, 4901 East University Boulevard, Odessa, TX 79762; kiran_m@utpb.edu; 432-552- 2291; utpb.edu.
May 18, 2025 entry deadline
New York, Port Chester “Functional Fall: Shake It Up” (September 1–October 18, 2025). The Third Annual Functional Fall Exhibition at Clay Art Center invites ceramic artists to create functional salt-and-pepper shakers or cellars, and encourages them to explore the theme from a variety of perspectives, including function, style, culture, and social significance. Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and have been completed in the past two years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $25 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Jurors: Austin Coudriet and Nikki Lau. Contact Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573; gallery@claycenter.org; 914-937-2047; clayartcenter.org/call-for-entry.
May 31, 2025 entry deadline
New York, Kingston “Picnic” (September 6, 2025–January 17, 2026). The International Museum of Dinnerware Design invites artists and designers 18 and older, and living in the US, to apply. Artists and designers in all media are invited to explore the theme Picnic through the creation of specialized dinnerware or 2D or 3D work related to the topic. 3D work should be no larger than 18 inches in any dimension. Entries for functional work should include at least one image with appropriate picnic cuisine. All work must be original and have been completed in the past two years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $35 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Brian Czibesz. Contact Margaret Carney, The International Museum of Dinnerware Design, 524 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401; director@dinnerwaremuseum.org; 845- 383-1333; dinnerwaremuseum.org.
July 5, 2025 entry deadline
New Hampshire, Dover “Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition” (September 8–October 31, 2025). The Art Center’s Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition aims to celebrate the diversity and creativity of contemporary sculpture in various mediums. Open to US artists over the age of 18. Entries must be original works no larger than 12 feet tall and 3 feet wide. All work must be available for sale and The Art Center retains a 30% commission. Fee: $35 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Contact The Art Center, 1 Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, NH 03820; theartcenterdover@gmail.com; 603-241-2713; contemporarysculpture.artcall.org.
regional exhibitions
April 1, 2025 entry deadline
Alabama, Montgomery “46th Biennial Museum Exhibition” (June 27– September 14, 2025). This year’s biennial is based on the theme “Home” and can include realistic or abstract works inspired by characteristics or living conditions of our home state, including but not limited to its people, history, culture, geography, environment, and personal experiences. Open to Alabama residents over the age of 19. Fee: $15 for each entry, up to five entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Jade Powers. Contact Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, One Museum Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117; 334-625-4333; info@mmfa.org; mmfa.org/exhibition/home-2.
May 21, 2025 entry deadline
California, Benicia “Arts of Fire—ACGA Regional Exhibition” (August 7– September 21, 2025). The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California (ACGA) and NY2CA Gallery invite you to submit your most inspiring “Arts of Fire." All submissions must be created in the mediums of ceramic or glass. Both Sculptural and Functional work will be accepted. Pedestal and wall work accepted. Wall pieces over 10 lbs must be cleated, limited to 15 pounds. A limited number of outdoor pieces may be accepted and must be securely installed by artist. Artists must reside in California (unless previous CA resident/ACGA member). Must be over 18 years of age. Work must not have previously exhibited at NY2CA Gallery. All artwork must be for sale. All work must be hang/display ready. Fee: $40 for up to 3 unique pieces. Juried from digital. Jurors: Lisa Reinertson, Demetra Theofanus. Contact Vicki Gunter, the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California; acgaexhibitions@gmail.com; acga.net/arts-of-fire-acga-regional-exhibition.
fairs, festivals, and more
April 1, 2025 entry deadline
Colorado, Winter Park “Winter Park Alpine ArtAffair 2025” (July 12–13, 2025). The Alpine ArtAffair is a friendly, outdoor, not-for-profit show, staffed by volunteers who strive to provide an enjoyable experience for artists & visitors alike. Open to all artists over the age of 16. Submissions must be the work of exhibiting artists, not the work of mass-production studios, organizations, or groups. No imports, no commercial, and no purchase-for-resale work. Submit four digital photos, including a booth image if possible, via the CaFÉ portal. Fee: $35; booth fees $325. Juried from digital. Event location Hideaway Park, 78821 US Highway 40, Winter Park, CO 80482; callie.fva@gmail.com; 651-210-3256; alpineartaffair.org.
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international exhibitions
April 14, 2025 entry deadline
Wisconsin, Wausau “Birds in Art” (September 6, 2025–January 4, 2026). The Woodson Art Museum invites artists to submit avian-focused works for consideration for the annual Birds in Art exhibition, in its milestone 50th year. Open to artists of all ages, career levels, and locations. All work must be original and have been completed in the last three years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $60 for two entries. Juried from digital. Contact Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 700 North 12th Street, Wausau, WI 54403; bia@lywam.org; 715-854-7010; lywam.org/birds-in-art/prospectus.
April 30, 2025 entry deadline
Latvia, Daugavpils “Latvian Ceramics Biennale: Martinsons Award 2025” (September 5, 2025–February 1, 2026). Latvia Ceramics Biennale is a key event in contemporary ceramics in the Baltic Sea region. The biennale is organized by the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Ceramics in cooperation with the Rothko Museum. The central event of the biennale is the Martinsons Award—an international juried exhibition held on the premises of the Rothko Museum as a testament to the current vitality of ceramic art and a tribute to Pēteris Martinsons—the world-renowned Latvian ceramic artist. All work must be original and have been completed in 2023–2025. All work must be available for sale. Fee: No fee for two entries. Juried from digital. Contact Rothko Museum, 3 Mihaila Street, Daugavpils, LV-5401 Latvia; martinsonsaward@gmail.com; rothkomuseum.com/en/for-artists/biennaleeng.
April 30, 2025 entry deadline
Maryland, Annapolis “Interwoven Worlds 2025” (June 26–July 26, 2025). Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) and the Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University invite APIMEDA (Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and Desi American) artists to share works that express their cultural heritage, reflect cross-cultural influences, and/or convey/ incorporate their unique American experiences. Open to all APIMEDA artists who reside in any of the states or territories of the US, Canada, and Mexico. All work must be original and have been completed in the last three years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $45 for two entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Nerissa Paglinauan. Contact MFA Circle Gallery, 18 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401; info@mdfeart.org; mdfedart.com/portfolio/iww.
May 30, 2025 entry deadline
California, Santa Ana “How’s the Weather? Art and Climate Change” (July 5–August 23, 2025). Topicality is the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art’s forte, and the extreme weather caused by climate change has become an existential threat to our planet now. From Rembrandt and Turner to Gerhart Richter’s Secrets of Clouds, for centuries, artists have been interpreting the weather in their art. But now is the time for artists to make a statement. Send us your visions of hope, promising ideas, new solutions, and innovative creations that can mitigate the impending doom of climate change, if only we can implement them soon. How will we respond to the existential threat of climate change with our art? All work must be original. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $45 for two entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Shana Nys Dambrot. Contact Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, 117 North Sycamore Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701; info.occca@gmail.com; 714-667-1517; occca.org/call-for-art.
May 31, 2025 entry deadline
New Mexico, Silver City “Perception” (July 3–20, 2026). This exhibition is a call for ceramic artwork that explores the concept of perception—how we see, interpret, and interact with the world around us. Perception invites ceramic artists to submit work that delves into this idea, examining personal, cultural, and sensory interpretations of their environment and experiences. All types of ceramic work are welcome. Open to artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and have been completed in the last year. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $30 for one entry and $5 for each additional entry, limit of three total entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Bianka Groves. Contact Light Art Space, 209 West Broadway, Silver City, NM 88061; karen@lightartspace.com; lightartspace.com.
united states exhibitions
April 6, 2025 entry deadline
Florida, St. Petersburg “99 Bottles” (May 24–July 12, 2025). Florida CraftArt announces 99 Bottles, a juried exhibition inviting artists from across the US to explore the bottle as both a form and an idea. Featuring works in glass, ceramics, metal, wood, fibers, and mixed media, the show celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship behind this timeless object. All work must be original and have been completed in the past three years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $30 for up to five entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Rachel Rearick. Contact Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701; gallery@floridacraftart.org; 727-821-7391; floridacraftart.org.
April 18, 2025 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Worcester “Ceramic Botanica” (June 20–July 19, 2025). The Handcrafted Shop, at the Worcester Center for Crafts, invites artists to submit three functional items inspired by floral motifs, with a cohesive design or color scheme and including either a vase, cup, butter dish, or small berry bowl. Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be available for sale with no single piece exceeding $250 in retail price. Fee: $30 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Contact Candace Casey, Handcrafted Shop, Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester, MA 01605; ccasey4@worcester.edu; 508-753-8183; thehandcraftedshop.com.
April 27, 2025 entry deadline
Texas, Odessa “2025 Pots-n-Prints Juried Exhibition” (June 16–August 29, 2025). Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and made of clay. Ceramics-based installations will be considered if they include the use of traditional hand-built or wheel-thrown components, but the artist must be present during installation. Fee: $35 for up to three images. Juried from digital. Juror: Laura Romer Huckaby. Contact The Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery at the University of Texas Permian Basin, 4901 East University Boulevard, Odessa, TX 79762; kiran_m@utpb.edu; 432-552- 2291; utpb.edu.
May 18, 2025 entry deadline
New York, Port Chester “Functional Fall: Shake It Up” (September 1–October 18, 2025). The Third Annual Functional Fall Exhibition at Clay Art Center invites ceramic artists to create functional salt-and-pepper shakers or cellars, and encourages them to explore the theme from a variety of perspectives, including function, style, culture, and social significance. Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and have been completed in the past two years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $25 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Jurors: Austin Coudriet and Nikki Lau. Contact Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573; gallery@claycenter.org; 914-937-2047; clayartcenter.org/call-for-entry.
May 31, 2025 entry deadline
New York, Kingston “Picnic” (September 6, 2025–January 17, 2026). The International Museum of Dinnerware Design invites artists and designers 18 and older, and living in the US, to apply. Artists and designers in all media are invited to explore the theme Picnic through the creation of specialized dinnerware or 2D or 3D work related to the topic. 3D work should be no larger than 18 inches in any dimension. Entries for functional work should include at least one image with appropriate picnic cuisine. All work must be original and have been completed in the past two years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $35 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Brian Czibesz. Contact Margaret Carney, The International Museum of Dinnerware Design, 524 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401; director@dinnerwaremuseum.org; 845- 383-1333; dinnerwaremuseum.org.
July 5, 2025 entry deadline
New Hampshire, Dover “Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition” (September 8–October 31, 2025). The Art Center’s Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition aims to celebrate the diversity and creativity of contemporary sculpture in various mediums. Open to US artists over the age of 18. Entries must be original works no larger than 12 feet tall and 3 feet wide. All work must be available for sale and The Art Center retains a 30% commission. Fee: $35 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Contact The Art Center, 1 Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, NH 03820; theartcenterdover@gmail.com; 603-241-2713; contemporarysculpture.artcall.org.
regional exhibitions
April 1, 2025 entry deadline
Alabama, Montgomery “46th Biennial Museum Exhibition” (June 27– September 14, 2025). This year’s biennial is based on the theme “Home” and can include realistic or abstract works inspired by characteristics or living conditions of our home state, including but not limited to its people, history, culture, geography, environment, and personal experiences. Open to Alabama residents over the age of 19. Fee: $15 for each entry, up to five entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Jade Powers. Contact Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, One Museum Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117; 334-625-4333; info@mmfa.org; mmfa.org/exhibition/home-2.
May 21, 2025 entry deadline
California, Benicia “Arts of Fire—ACGA Regional Exhibition” (August 7– September 21, 2025). The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California (ACGA) and NY2CA Gallery invite you to submit your most inspiring “Arts of Fire." All submissions must be created in the mediums of ceramic or glass. Both Sculptural and Functional work will be accepted. Pedestal and wall work accepted. Wall pieces over 10 lbs must be cleated, limited to 15 pounds. A limited number of outdoor pieces may be accepted and must be securely installed by artist. Artists must reside in California (unless previous CA resident/ACGA member). Must be over 18 years of age. Work must not have previously exhibited at NY2CA Gallery. All artwork must be for sale. All work must be hang/display ready. Fee: $40 for up to 3 unique pieces. Juried from digital. Jurors: Lisa Reinertson, Demetra Theofanus. Contact Vicki Gunter, the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California; acgaexhibitions@gmail.com; acga.net/arts-of-fire-acga-regional-exhibition.
fairs, festivals, and more
April 1, 2025 entry deadline
Colorado, Winter Park “Winter Park Alpine ArtAffair 2025” (July 12–13, 2025). The Alpine ArtAffair is a friendly, outdoor, not-for-profit show, staffed by volunteers who strive to provide an enjoyable experience for artists & visitors alike. Open to all artists over the age of 16. Submissions must be the work of exhibiting artists, not the work of mass-production studios, organizations, or groups. No imports, no commercial, and no purchase-for-resale work. Submit four digital photos, including a booth image if possible, via the CaFÉ portal. Fee: $35; booth fees $325. Juried from digital. Event location Hideaway Park, 78821 US Highway 40, Winter Park, CO 80482; callie.fva@gmail.com; 651-210-3256; alpineartaffair.org.
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