Pennsylvania, Philadelphia “Small Favors 2023” (April 29–June 25, 2023) open to all mediums and artists from all locations. Small Favors engages artists’ creativity with the challenge of making pieces on a very small scale. Each work submitted must fit within a 4-inch cube. Artists may submit up to 3 objects. Each object will be judged individually. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: Jennifer Zwilling. Contact The Clay Studio, 1425 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, 19122; jzwilling@theclaystudio.org; 215-925-3453 x18; www.theclaystudio.org/apply/artist-program/small-favors-2023.
January 22, 2023 entry deadline
Michigan, Ludington “Celebrating the Sacred Feminine - Honoring Women’s Herstory Month” (March 3–31, 2023) open to artists 18 years of age and older working in any medium. The curators are interested in works that explore creative conceptualizations of the Sacred Feminine in its many forms—the dark, light, political, social, and natural world through all mediums. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington, MI, 49431; info@ludingtonartscenter.org; 231-845-2787; www.ludingtonartscenter.org.
January 31, 2023 entry deadline
Minnesota, Minneapolis “2023 Art of Possibilities Art Show & Sale” (April 28–May 26, 2023) open to artists 18 years of age and older with a disability causing physical or mental impairment of one or more major life activities are eligible. Examples of major life activities include walking, seeing, hearing, breathing, personal care, learning, or working. This show provides a forum for artists with disabilities to sell their work, promotes the talents of artists with disabilities, and creates a cherished and inclusive community event for people of all abilities. No fee. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact artsearch@allina.com; https://courageart.org.
united states exhibitions
January 3, 2023 entry deadline
Illinois, St. Charles “Celebrating Women” (February 16–March 24, 2023) open to visual artists 18 and older residing in the US. To commemorate Women’s Day 2023, artists are invited to apply to Celebrating Women at the Kavanagh Gallery. Up to 3 pieces may be submitted on each application, one image per piece. Artwork must be original. Work must have been completed in the last three years. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Kavanagh Gallery of Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175; gallery@fineline.org; 630-584-9443; https://fineline.org.
January 6, 2023 entry deadline
West Virginia, Wheeling “Earth & Fire” (February 24–April 1, 2023) open to visual artists 18 and older residing in the US. All works must be made of clay and must be the original work of the artist. Artists may submit up to 2 works. Works must have been completed within the last two calendar years and not have been previously exhibited at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. All works must be for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Stifel Fine Arts Center, Oglebay Institute, Earth & Fire Exhibit, 1330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003; lrasmussen@oionline.com; 304-242-7700; https://oionline.com.
January 6, 2023 entry deadline
Ohio, Cincinnati “LUSHLY Juried Exhibition” (March 13–18, 2023) open to artists 18 and older residing in the US. This is a juried exhibition meant to explore how sculpture and flora intersect. All artworks must have some element of ceramic material, can be functional or sculptural, and are eligible as long as they can house a live plant and exist for the duration of the exhibition. Artists can apply by filling out the required materials list and emailing all images and information to the email address below. No fee. Juried from digital. Jurors: Sydney Ewerth, Paul Maloney, and Megan Strasser. Contact Sydney Ewerth; lushly.nceca@gmail.com; 404-931-2838.
January 8, 2023 entry deadline
“Making the Cut” (January 22–February 17, 2023) open to artists 18 and older residing in the US. Artworks of any physical size can be submitted. Artwork can be any media, but should address the ”Making the Cut” theme. Artists may submit up to 3 pieces (images and/or videos) for consideration for a non-refundable $15 submission fee. Fee: $15. Juried from digital. Juror: Kristine Schomaker. Contact Shoebox Arts; shoeboxartsla@gmail.com; https://shoeboxarts.com.
January 11, 2023 entry deadline
New York, Schuylerville “FIRED/ON” (May 6–June 10, 2023) open to all artists over 18 residing within the US and Canada. Seeking functional or vessel-oriented ceramic works that explore the myriad of expressions that come from the use of decals and image transfers. Applicants are asked to provide a biography, artist statement, and for each work, a title, description (medium/process), dimensions and weight. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: Jessica Putnam-Phillips. Contact the Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871; info@saratogaclayarts.org; 518-581-CLAY; www.saratogaclayarts.org.
January 13, 2023 entry deadline
Colorado, Denver “delecTABLE: The Fine Art of Dining: Sixth Biennial National Functional Ceramics Exhibit” (April 7–May 21, 2023) open to all artists over 18 residing within the US. This is a juried exhibit dedicated to the presentation of functional ceramics, focusing on the fine art of dining. Work submitted through the application process must be the actual work that will be displayed during the exhibit. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Andrew Clark. Contact Holly Hurd the Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St. Denver, CO 80203; h.hurd@asld.org or 303-778-6990x1108; https://asld.org/delectable.
January 13, 2023 entry deadline
California, San Diego “Story—Real or Not so Much!” (February 11–March 18, 2023) open to all artists over 18 residing within the US. This is an inclusive competition. This exhibition seeks raw, psychological, primal work in any medium. It may include realism, abstraction or a hybrid of both. We are looking for authentic styles from primitive to modern hyper-realism. Entries must not exceed 72 inches vertical or 48 inches horizontal and should weigh no more than 30 pounds. Artists may submit up to 8 entries. Fee: $40. Juried from digital. Juror: Holly Roberts. Contact the Artist Mentor Project; info@lisabebi.com; 619-916-9040; https://artisteducation.org.
January 31, 2023 entry deadline
Michigan, Ann Arbor “Entomophagous Dining (Eating Insects)” (April 8–August 26, 2023) open to all artists and designers in the US and Canada. No media restrictions. Each entry must demonstrate the artist’s interpretation of the theme, whether that be in the form of a functional piece, sculpture, or design concept model or drawing. Work should be no larger than 18 inches in all directions. Work may not include perishable materials. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Mary Jo Bole. Contact Margaret Carney, The International Museum of Dinnerware Design, 520 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104; director@dinnerwaremuseum.org; 607-382-1415; www.dinnerwaremuseum.org.
March 24, 2023 entry deadline
Georgia, Duluth “The Hudgens 5th National Cup Show” (May 13–July 22, 2023) open to all artists working in clay, age 18 years and older and living in the US. Each artist may submit up to five original works that have been completed in the last two years. Drinking vessels (cups, mugs, yunomis, tankards, tumblers, goblets, tea bowls, etc.) must be made primarily from clay. This is a national competitive juried show. Not all entries will be selected for inclusion in the exhibition. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Kate Driscoll, The Hudgens Center For Art, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Building 300, Duluth, GA 30097; kdriscoll@thehudgens.org; 770-623-6002; https://thehudgens.org.
March 31, 2023 entry deadline
“Pots For Ritual and Contemplation” (May 19–26, 2023) open to all artists working in clay, living in the US. This is an online exhibition exploring how vessels created by ceramic artists embody so much more than the simple function seen in and shared by mass-produced pottery. Artists participating in the exhibition should contemplate and question how their vessels shape ritual and contemplation. All work must be able to stand freely and completed in the last two years. Submitted work must be for sale and will be subject to a 30% commission. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Harley Weigle; potsforritual@gmail.com; www.harleyweigle.com/pots-for-ritual.
regional exhibitions
January 14, 2023 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Lexington “The State of Clay 12th Biennial Ceramic Exhibition” (May 13–June 11, 2023) 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. Work must not have been previously displayed in a State of Clay exhibit. Artwork must be for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Liz Quackenbush. Contact LexArt–Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St., Lexington, MA 02421; thestateofclay@gmail.com; https://stateofclay.com.
January 14, 2023 entry deadline
New York, Clifton Springs “Storm” (March 4–April 19, 2023) open to all ceramic artists over the age of 18 residing in New York State, with a focus on the regions of central NY, western NY, and the Finger Lakes. This call for work will result in an invitational group exhibition and all media and interpretations of the theme are welcome. No fee. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Main Street Arts, 20 W Main St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432; contact@mainstreetartscs.org; https://mainstreetartscs.org/exhibitions/storm.
fairs and festivals
March 1, 2023 entry deadline
Texas, Lubbock “Lubbock Arts Festival—Juried Gallery 2023” (April 15–16, 2023) open to all artists in all media. Entries must be original in design and execution. Entries must have been completed in the last two years. Works completed in a workshop or under supervision are ineligible. Each artist may have no more than three works represented, but the number of entries is limited to ten. Work must be for sale. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: Bale Creek Allen. Contact the Lubbock Arts Festival, the Lubbock Arts Alliance, 1500 Broadway, Suite 1202, Lubbock, TX, 79401; assistant@lubbockarts.org; 806-744-2787; https://lubbockartsfestival.org.
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international exhibitions
January 16, 2023 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia “Small Favors 2023” (April 29–June 25, 2023) open to all mediums and artists from all locations. Small Favors engages artists’ creativity with the challenge of making pieces on a very small scale. Each work submitted must fit within a 4-inch cube. Artists may submit up to 3 objects. Each object will be judged individually. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: Jennifer Zwilling. Contact The Clay Studio, 1425 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, 19122; jzwilling@theclaystudio.org; 215-925-3453 x18; www.theclaystudio.org/apply/artist-program/small-favors-2023.
January 22, 2023 entry deadline
Michigan, Ludington “Celebrating the Sacred Feminine - Honoring Women’s Herstory Month” (March 3–31, 2023) open to artists 18 years of age and older working in any medium. The curators are interested in works that explore creative conceptualizations of the Sacred Feminine in its many forms—the dark, light, political, social, and natural world through all mediums. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington, MI, 49431; info@ludingtonartscenter.org; 231-845-2787; www.ludingtonartscenter.org.
January 31, 2023 entry deadline
Minnesota, Minneapolis “2023 Art of Possibilities Art Show & Sale” (April 28–May 26, 2023) open to artists 18 years of age and older with a disability causing physical or mental impairment of one or more major life activities are eligible. Examples of major life activities include walking, seeing, hearing, breathing, personal care, learning, or working. This show provides a forum for artists with disabilities to sell their work, promotes the talents of artists with disabilities, and creates a cherished and inclusive community event for people of all abilities. No fee. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact artsearch@allina.com; https://courageart.org.
united states exhibitions
January 3, 2023 entry deadline
Illinois, St. Charles “Celebrating Women” (February 16–March 24, 2023) open to visual artists 18 and older residing in the US. To commemorate Women’s Day 2023, artists are invited to apply to Celebrating Women at the Kavanagh Gallery. Up to 3 pieces may be submitted on each application, one image per piece. Artwork must be original. Work must have been completed in the last three years. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Kavanagh Gallery of Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175; gallery@fineline.org; 630-584-9443; https://fineline.org.
January 6, 2023 entry deadline
West Virginia, Wheeling “Earth & Fire” (February 24–April 1, 2023) open to visual artists 18 and older residing in the US. All works must be made of clay and must be the original work of the artist. Artists may submit up to 2 works. Works must have been completed within the last two calendar years and not have been previously exhibited at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. All works must be for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Stifel Fine Arts Center, Oglebay Institute, Earth & Fire Exhibit, 1330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003; lrasmussen@oionline.com; 304-242-7700; https://oionline.com.
January 6, 2023 entry deadline
Ohio, Cincinnati “LUSHLY Juried Exhibition” (March 13–18, 2023) open to artists 18 and older residing in the US. This is a juried exhibition meant to explore how sculpture and flora intersect. All artworks must have some element of ceramic material, can be functional or sculptural, and are eligible as long as they can house a live plant and exist for the duration of the exhibition. Artists can apply by filling out the required materials list and emailing all images and information to the email address below. No fee. Juried from digital. Jurors: Sydney Ewerth, Paul Maloney, and Megan Strasser. Contact Sydney Ewerth; lushly.nceca@gmail.com; 404-931-2838.
January 8, 2023 entry deadline
“Making the Cut” (January 22–February 17, 2023) open to artists 18 and older residing in the US. Artworks of any physical size can be submitted. Artwork can be any media, but should address the ”Making the Cut” theme. Artists may submit up to 3 pieces (images and/or videos) for consideration for a non-refundable $15 submission fee. Fee: $15. Juried from digital. Juror: Kristine Schomaker. Contact Shoebox Arts; shoeboxartsla@gmail.com; https://shoeboxarts.com.
January 11, 2023 entry deadline
New York, Schuylerville “FIRED/ON” (May 6–June 10, 2023) open to all artists over 18 residing within the US and Canada. Seeking functional or vessel-oriented ceramic works that explore the myriad of expressions that come from the use of decals and image transfers. Applicants are asked to provide a biography, artist statement, and for each work, a title, description (medium/process), dimensions and weight. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: Jessica Putnam-Phillips. Contact the Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871; info@saratogaclayarts.org; 518-581-CLAY; www.saratogaclayarts.org.
January 13, 2023 entry deadline
Colorado, Denver “delecTABLE: The Fine Art of Dining: Sixth Biennial National Functional Ceramics Exhibit” (April 7–May 21, 2023) open to all artists over 18 residing within the US. This is a juried exhibit dedicated to the presentation of functional ceramics, focusing on the fine art of dining. Work submitted through the application process must be the actual work that will be displayed during the exhibit. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Andrew Clark. Contact Holly Hurd the Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St. Denver, CO 80203; h.hurd@asld.org or 303-778-6990x1108; https://asld.org/delectable.
January 13, 2023 entry deadline
California, San Diego “Story—Real or Not so Much!” (February 11–March 18, 2023) open to all artists over 18 residing within the US. This is an inclusive competition. This exhibition seeks raw, psychological, primal work in any medium. It may include realism, abstraction or a hybrid of both. We are looking for authentic styles from primitive to modern hyper-realism. Entries must not exceed 72 inches vertical or 48 inches horizontal and should weigh no more than 30 pounds. Artists may submit up to 8 entries. Fee: $40. Juried from digital. Juror: Holly Roberts. Contact the Artist Mentor Project; info@lisabebi.com; 619-916-9040; https://artisteducation.org.
January 31, 2023 entry deadline
Michigan, Ann Arbor “Entomophagous Dining (Eating Insects)” (April 8–August 26, 2023) open to all artists and designers in the US and Canada. No media restrictions. Each entry must demonstrate the artist’s interpretation of the theme, whether that be in the form of a functional piece, sculpture, or design concept model or drawing. Work should be no larger than 18 inches in all directions. Work may not include perishable materials. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Mary Jo Bole. Contact Margaret Carney, The International Museum of Dinnerware Design, 520 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104; director@dinnerwaremuseum.org; 607-382-1415; www.dinnerwaremuseum.org.
March 24, 2023 entry deadline
Georgia, Duluth “The Hudgens 5th National Cup Show” (May 13–July 22, 2023) open to all artists working in clay, age 18 years and older and living in the US. Each artist may submit up to five original works that have been completed in the last two years. Drinking vessels (cups, mugs, yunomis, tankards, tumblers, goblets, tea bowls, etc.) must be made primarily from clay. This is a national competitive juried show. Not all entries will be selected for inclusion in the exhibition. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Kate Driscoll, The Hudgens Center For Art, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Building 300, Duluth, GA 30097; kdriscoll@thehudgens.org; 770-623-6002; https://thehudgens.org.
March 31, 2023 entry deadline
“Pots For Ritual and Contemplation” (May 19–26, 2023) open to all artists working in clay, living in the US. This is an online exhibition exploring how vessels created by ceramic artists embody so much more than the simple function seen in and shared by mass-produced pottery. Artists participating in the exhibition should contemplate and question how their vessels shape ritual and contemplation. All work must be able to stand freely and completed in the last two years. Submitted work must be for sale and will be subject to a 30% commission. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Harley Weigle; potsforritual@gmail.com; www.harleyweigle.com/pots-for-ritual.
regional exhibitions
January 14, 2023 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Lexington “The State of Clay 12th Biennial Ceramic Exhibition” (May 13–June 11, 2023) 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. Work must not have been previously displayed in a State of Clay exhibit. Artwork must be for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Liz Quackenbush. Contact LexArt–Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St., Lexington, MA 02421; thestateofclay@gmail.com; https://stateofclay.com.
January 14, 2023 entry deadline
New York, Clifton Springs “Storm” (March 4–April 19, 2023) open to all ceramic artists over the age of 18 residing in New York State, with a focus on the regions of central NY, western NY, and the Finger Lakes. This call for work will result in an invitational group exhibition and all media and interpretations of the theme are welcome. No fee. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Main Street Arts, 20 W Main St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432; contact@mainstreetartscs.org; https://mainstreetartscs.org/exhibitions/storm.
fairs and festivals
March 1, 2023 entry deadline
Texas, Lubbock “Lubbock Arts Festival—Juried Gallery 2023” (April 15–16, 2023) open to all artists in all media. Entries must be original in design and execution. Entries must have been completed in the last two years. Works completed in a workshop or under supervision are ineligible. Each artist may have no more than three works represented, but the number of entries is limited to ten. Work must be for sale. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: Bale Creek Allen. Contact the Lubbock Arts Festival, the Lubbock Arts Alliance, 1500 Broadway, Suite 1202, Lubbock, TX, 79401; assistant@lubbockarts.org; 806-744-2787; https://lubbockartsfestival.org.
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