Mississippi, Oxford “The 2025 National Juried Exhibition” (February 24–March 21, 2025). Gallery 130, located at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi will host a juried exhibition in Spring 2025. Open to any artists over the age of 18. All works must be completed within the last five years. Artists may submit up to three works with each entry fee. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Contact Bryce Heesacker, The University of Mississippi, Gallery 130, 138 Meek Hall, Oxford, MS 38677; bsheesac@olemiss. edu; 402-920-1890; art.olemiss.edu/current-exhibitions.
December 1, 2024 entry deadline
California, Pomona “Visual Language of Modernity” (February 1–February 22, 2025). Visual Language of Modernity has been envisioned to be a resourceful group exhibition showcasing contemporary artworks by international artists. Whosmuseum and Sasse Museum of Art invite submissions offering a unique lens of the complexities and modernity of multicultural backgrounds and identity in a time of globalization and an extended diaspora. The exhibition seeks a wide range of art forms including traditional, new media, and installation art. Open to any artists over the age of 18. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Contact Sasse Museum of Art, 300 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA 91766; whosmuseumart@gmail.com; 909-941-3993; whosmuseum.com.
December 8, 2024 entry deadline
Connecticut, New Haven “Abracadabra” (January 5–February 2, 2025). Thought to originate from the ancient Aramaic phrase avra kadabra, which translates as ”I create as I speak,” the word abracadabra today is synonymous with magical sleight of hand. You create as you speak–let your voice be heard at Kehler Liddell Gallery’s 9th annual juried show. Open to any artists over the age of 18. Artists may submit up to three works. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Contact Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515; kehlerliddell@gmail.com; 203-389-9555; kehlerliddellgallery.com.
December 13, 2024 entry deadline
Hawaii, Kamuela “Oni: Disturbances & Resilience” (January 16–March 2, 2025). This juried exhibition invites artists to explore the concept of ’Onipa’a—and to consider foundation, adaptation, and evolution—through the lens of the triangulation of ecological, environmental, and cultural shifts. Artists are encouraged to submit works that reflect resilience, resistance, and transformation as part of this ongoing dialogue between place, culture, and self. Open to any artists over the age of 18. Fee: $25 for one entry and $5 for additional entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Kanani Daley. Contact Kalhilu, 67-1186 Lindsay Road, Waimea, HI 96743; gallery@kahilu.org; 808-885- 6868; kahilu.org/exhibits.
united states exhibitions
December 6, 2024 entry deadline
Colorado, Boulder “Go West Exhibition 2025” (May 16–June 29, 2025). This group exhibition will center the experiences of artists with ties to Colorado who self-identify as a member of the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community, exploring how their stories of migration, settlement, and identity from the global ”East” to the global ”West” have both embraced and challenged the legacy of the American West. Open to visual artists 18 and over residing in the US. All works must be the original work of the artist. Artists may submit up to ten works. Fee: $40. Juried from digital. Jurors: Rajiv Menon and Roseline Nevling. Contact The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut, Boulder, CO 80302; stella@thedairy.org; 303-440- 7826; thedairy.org.
December 6, 2024 entry deadline
Virginia, Richmond “It’s About the Hustle” (January 21–February 22, 2025). Artspace Gallery is a non-profit organization that prides itself on the support and development of artists from all backgrounds. It’s About the Hustle explores the stories of African Americans and their labors in the United States. The pieces in this exhibition will explore the intersectional history of creativity, ingenuity, and innovation that has supported Black communities’ resilience. Open to visual artists 18 and over residing in the US. All works must be the original work of the artist and made within the last three years. Artists may submit up to three works. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Franchell Mack Brown. Contact Artspace, 2833-A Hathaway Road, Richmond, VA 23225; artspaceexhibitions@gmail.com; 804- 232-6464; artspacegallery.org.
December 8, 2024 entry deadline
West Virginia, Wheeling “Intercollegiate Ceramic Exhibition” (February 22– March 29, 2025). Stifel Fine Arts Center of Oglebay Institute, in partnership with historic Bethany College, will be hosting a national collegiate exhibition of ceramic art which will run concurrently with the citywide, ceramics-focused 4-day event ”Ceramics Takes Over Wheeling.” Open to visual artists residing in the US, and currently enrolled at a degree-seeking institution. All works must be made of clay, be the original work of the artist, be made within the last two years, and be for sale. Artists may submit up to three works. Awards totaling over $3000. Fee: $20. Juried from digital. Juror: George Rodriguez. Contact Rick Morgan, Oglebay Institute, 330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003; rmorgan@oionline.com; 304-242-7700; oionline.com.
December 8, 2024 entry deadline
West Virginia, Wheeling “Earth & Fire 2025” (February 22–March 29, 2025). The Oglebay Institute invites ceramic artists to submit work for Earth & Fire 2025 which will run concurrently with the citywide, ceramics-focused 4-day event ”Ceramics Takes Over Wheeling.” Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. All works must be made of clay, be the original work of the artist, and be for sale. Artists may submit up to two works. Awards totaling $7000. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Jurors: Rebecca Harvey and Sunshine Cobb. Contact Rick Morgan, Oglebay Institute, 330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003; rmorgan@oionline.com; 304-242-7700; oionline.com.
January 15, 2025 entry deadline
New York, Schuylerville “Morningware: Breakfast & Brunch” (May 3–June 14, 2025). Saratoga Clay Arts Center seeks submissions for its 6th annual national juried exhibition of functional pots designed to enhance the rituals surrounding morning meals. Morning meals are a cornerstone of our daily routines marking the transition from rest to activity, and the pottery we use during these moments plays a crucial role in setting the tone for the day. Open to all artists over 18 residing within the US and Canada. All works must be primarily ceramic, be the original work of the artist, and be for sale. Artists may submit up to three works. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Lorna Meaden. Contact Leigh Taylor Mickelson, Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871; leigh@saratogaclayarts.org; 518-581-2529; saratogaclayarts.org.
regional exhibitions
December 1, 2024 entry deadline
Ohio, Kent “Biennial Alumni Exhibition” (January 17–February 21, 2025). Open to all Kent State University School of Art undergraduate and graduate alumni over the age of 18. The Biennial Alumni Exhibition seeks to bring together and highlight the wide array of talented alumni throughout the eighty-plus-year history of the School of Art. Submissions are limited to three works per applicant. No fee. Juried from digital. Juror: Wendy Earle. Contact Kent State University, School of Art Gallery, 325 Terrace Drive, Kent, OH 44242; schoolofartgalleries@kent.edu; 330-672-1379; kent.edu/galleries.
December 8, 2024 entry deadline
California, San Francisco “Memories” (January 10–February 21, 2025). Open to artists age 18 or over who reside within the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area. The Falkirk Cultural Center hopes to fill its galleries with a multitude of artworks focusing on ”Memories.” Artists are invited to submit images that for them, recall a significant memory. Places, events, or possibly showing an emotion or feeling that has triggered a memory are examples. Submissions are limited to three works per applicant. Fee: $40 for one entry and an additional fee each for a second and third entry. Juried from digital. Jurors: Susan Press and Suzanne Gray. Contact Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901; falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org; 415- 485-3328; cityofsanrafael.org/falkirk.
January 15, 2025 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Lexington “The State of Clay 13th Biennial Ceramic Exhibition” (May 3–June 1, 2025). Open to all ceramic artists over the age of 18, who have current or former ties to Massachusetts through work or residency. The aim of the show is to broaden public awareness of contemporary ceramic art and to provide a venue for Massachusetts clay artists. Work must have been completed within the last three years and must not have been previously displayed in a State of Clay exhibit. Accepted artwork must be for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Martha Grover. Contact Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421; thestateofclay@gmail.com; stateofclay.com or lexart.org.
fairs, festivals, and more
December 1, 2024 entry deadline
Colorado, Denver ”Cherry Creek Arts Festival 2025” (July 4–6, 2025). CherryArts invites you to become one of the 240 participating exhibiting artists for their 2025 show. All work must be original, handcrafted work not completed by a production studio. Fee: $45. Juried from digital. Booth fee range: $350 (Emerging Artist Program) to $2200 (Double Booth). Contact: CherryArts, 2 Steele Street, B-100, Denver, CO 80206; hello@cherryarts.org; 303-355-2787; cherryarts.org.
January 15, 2025 entry deadline
Kansas, Topeka “Public Art installations at the State of Kansas Docking Center.” Open to all artists over the age of 18. Seeking proposals for two concurrent public art projects (one indoor and one outdoor) that reflect the unique character and spirit of Kansas while engaging viewers with its creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence. While there are no residency requirements for applicants, proposals that reflect the region’s cultural identity are a priority. Proposals will be juried based on their artistic merit, conceptual clarity, feasibility, durability, and experience. No fee. Juried from digital. Contact Margaret Weisbrod Morris, State of Kansas; dockingbuilding.publicart@gmail.com; 785-218-3707; dockingstateofficebuilding.slideroom.com.
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international exhibitions
December 1, 2024 entry deadline
Mississippi, Oxford “The 2025 National Juried Exhibition” (February 24–March 21, 2025). Gallery 130, located at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi will host a juried exhibition in Spring 2025. Open to any artists over the age of 18. All works must be completed within the last five years. Artists may submit up to three works with each entry fee. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Contact Bryce Heesacker, The University of Mississippi, Gallery 130, 138 Meek Hall, Oxford, MS 38677; bsheesac@olemiss. edu; 402-920-1890; art.olemiss.edu/current-exhibitions.
December 1, 2024 entry deadline
California, Pomona “Visual Language of Modernity” (February 1–February 22, 2025). Visual Language of Modernity has been envisioned to be a resourceful group exhibition showcasing contemporary artworks by international artists. Whosmuseum and Sasse Museum of Art invite submissions offering a unique lens of the complexities and modernity of multicultural backgrounds and identity in a time of globalization and an extended diaspora. The exhibition seeks a wide range of art forms including traditional, new media, and installation art. Open to any artists over the age of 18. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Contact Sasse Museum of Art, 300 South Thomas Street, Pomona, CA 91766; whosmuseumart@gmail.com; 909-941-3993; whosmuseum.com.
December 8, 2024 entry deadline
Connecticut, New Haven “Abracadabra” (January 5–February 2, 2025). Thought to originate from the ancient Aramaic phrase avra kadabra, which translates as ”I create as I speak,” the word abracadabra today is synonymous with magical sleight of hand. You create as you speak–let your voice be heard at Kehler Liddell Gallery’s 9th annual juried show. Open to any artists over the age of 18. Artists may submit up to three works. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Contact Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515; kehlerliddell@gmail.com; 203-389-9555; kehlerliddellgallery.com.
December 13, 2024 entry deadline
Hawaii, Kamuela “Oni: Disturbances & Resilience” (January 16–March 2, 2025). This juried exhibition invites artists to explore the concept of ’Onipa’a—and to consider foundation, adaptation, and evolution—through the lens of the triangulation of ecological, environmental, and cultural shifts. Artists are encouraged to submit works that reflect resilience, resistance, and transformation as part of this ongoing dialogue between place, culture, and self. Open to any artists over the age of 18. Fee: $25 for one entry and $5 for additional entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Kanani Daley. Contact Kalhilu, 67-1186 Lindsay Road, Waimea, HI 96743; gallery@kahilu.org; 808-885- 6868; kahilu.org/exhibits.
united states exhibitions
December 6, 2024 entry deadline
Colorado, Boulder “Go West Exhibition 2025” (May 16–June 29, 2025). This group exhibition will center the experiences of artists with ties to Colorado who self-identify as a member of the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community, exploring how their stories of migration, settlement, and identity from the global ”East” to the global ”West” have both embraced and challenged the legacy of the American West. Open to visual artists 18 and over residing in the US. All works must be the original work of the artist. Artists may submit up to ten works. Fee: $40. Juried from digital. Jurors: Rajiv Menon and Roseline Nevling. Contact The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut, Boulder, CO 80302; stella@thedairy.org; 303-440- 7826; thedairy.org.
December 6, 2024 entry deadline
Virginia, Richmond “It’s About the Hustle” (January 21–February 22, 2025). Artspace Gallery is a non-profit organization that prides itself on the support and development of artists from all backgrounds. It’s About the Hustle explores the stories of African Americans and their labors in the United States. The pieces in this exhibition will explore the intersectional history of creativity, ingenuity, and innovation that has supported Black communities’ resilience. Open to visual artists 18 and over residing in the US. All works must be the original work of the artist and made within the last three years. Artists may submit up to three works. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Franchell Mack Brown. Contact Artspace, 2833-A Hathaway Road, Richmond, VA 23225; artspaceexhibitions@gmail.com; 804- 232-6464; artspacegallery.org.
December 8, 2024 entry deadline
West Virginia, Wheeling “Intercollegiate Ceramic Exhibition” (February 22– March 29, 2025). Stifel Fine Arts Center of Oglebay Institute, in partnership with historic Bethany College, will be hosting a national collegiate exhibition of ceramic art which will run concurrently with the citywide, ceramics-focused 4-day event ”Ceramics Takes Over Wheeling.” Open to visual artists residing in the US, and currently enrolled at a degree-seeking institution. All works must be made of clay, be the original work of the artist, be made within the last two years, and be for sale. Artists may submit up to three works. Awards totaling over $3000. Fee: $20. Juried from digital. Juror: George Rodriguez. Contact Rick Morgan, Oglebay Institute, 330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003; rmorgan@oionline.com; 304-242-7700; oionline.com.
December 8, 2024 entry deadline
West Virginia, Wheeling “Earth & Fire 2025” (February 22–March 29, 2025). The Oglebay Institute invites ceramic artists to submit work for Earth & Fire 2025 which will run concurrently with the citywide, ceramics-focused 4-day event ”Ceramics Takes Over Wheeling.” Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. All works must be made of clay, be the original work of the artist, and be for sale. Artists may submit up to two works. Awards totaling $7000. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Jurors: Rebecca Harvey and Sunshine Cobb. Contact Rick Morgan, Oglebay Institute, 330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003; rmorgan@oionline.com; 304-242-7700; oionline.com.
January 15, 2025 entry deadline
New York, Schuylerville “Morningware: Breakfast & Brunch” (May 3–June 14, 2025). Saratoga Clay Arts Center seeks submissions for its 6th annual national juried exhibition of functional pots designed to enhance the rituals surrounding morning meals. Morning meals are a cornerstone of our daily routines marking the transition from rest to activity, and the pottery we use during these moments plays a crucial role in setting the tone for the day. Open to all artists over 18 residing within the US and Canada. All works must be primarily ceramic, be the original work of the artist, and be for sale. Artists may submit up to three works. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Lorna Meaden. Contact Leigh Taylor Mickelson, Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871; leigh@saratogaclayarts.org; 518-581-2529; saratogaclayarts.org.
regional exhibitions
December 1, 2024 entry deadline
Ohio, Kent “Biennial Alumni Exhibition” (January 17–February 21, 2025). Open to all Kent State University School of Art undergraduate and graduate alumni over the age of 18. The Biennial Alumni Exhibition seeks to bring together and highlight the wide array of talented alumni throughout the eighty-plus-year history of the School of Art. Submissions are limited to three works per applicant. No fee. Juried from digital. Juror: Wendy Earle. Contact Kent State University, School of Art Gallery, 325 Terrace Drive, Kent, OH 44242; schoolofartgalleries@kent.edu; 330-672-1379; kent.edu/galleries.
December 8, 2024 entry deadline
California, San Francisco “Memories” (January 10–February 21, 2025). Open to artists age 18 or over who reside within the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area. The Falkirk Cultural Center hopes to fill its galleries with a multitude of artworks focusing on ”Memories.” Artists are invited to submit images that for them, recall a significant memory. Places, events, or possibly showing an emotion or feeling that has triggered a memory are examples. Submissions are limited to three works per applicant. Fee: $40 for one entry and an additional fee each for a second and third entry. Juried from digital. Jurors: Susan Press and Suzanne Gray. Contact Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901; falkirk@cityofsanrafael.org; 415- 485-3328; cityofsanrafael.org/falkirk.
January 15, 2025 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Lexington “The State of Clay 13th Biennial Ceramic Exhibition” (May 3–June 1, 2025). Open to all ceramic artists over the age of 18, who have current or former ties to Massachusetts through work or residency. The aim of the show is to broaden public awareness of contemporary ceramic art and to provide a venue for Massachusetts clay artists. Work must have been completed within the last three years and must not have been previously displayed in a State of Clay exhibit. Accepted artwork must be for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Martha Grover. Contact Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421; thestateofclay@gmail.com; stateofclay.com or lexart.org.
fairs, festivals, and more
December 1, 2024 entry deadline
Colorado, Denver ”Cherry Creek Arts Festival 2025” (July 4–6, 2025). CherryArts invites you to become one of the 240 participating exhibiting artists for their 2025 show. All work must be original, handcrafted work not completed by a production studio. Fee: $45. Juried from digital. Booth fee range: $350 (Emerging Artist Program) to $2200 (Double Booth). Contact: CherryArts, 2 Steele Street, B-100, Denver, CO 80206; hello@cherryarts.org; 303-355-2787; cherryarts.org.
January 15, 2025 entry deadline
Kansas, Topeka “Public Art installations at the State of Kansas Docking Center.” Open to all artists over the age of 18. Seeking proposals for two concurrent public art projects (one indoor and one outdoor) that reflect the unique character and spirit of Kansas while engaging viewers with its creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence. While there are no residency requirements for applicants, proposals that reflect the region’s cultural identity are a priority. Proposals will be juried based on their artistic merit, conceptual clarity, feasibility, durability, and experience. No fee. Juried from digital. Contact Margaret Weisbrod Morris, State of Kansas; dockingbuilding.publicart@gmail.com; 785-218-3707;
dockingstateofficebuilding.slideroom.com.
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