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.
June 24, 2023 entry deadline
Missouri, Kansas City “KC Clay Guild Teabowl National” (Opening reception October 6). All works must be original and completed within the last 2 years. Work must be 90% ceramic. US and Canada residents only. Best in Show $500, many other cash and equipment prizes. Fee: $30 for up to 3 entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Danny Meisinger. Contact Louis Reilly, KC Clay Guild; studio@kcclayguild.org; 816-363-1373; kcclayguild.org/apply.
June 25, 2023 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Somerville “National Juried Exhibition: Convergence” (September 28–October 19). Open to functional or sculptural work relating to the theme convergence. Open to artists over 18 residing in the US or Canada. Fee: $0, artists may submit up to 3 entries with 2 images per entry. Juried from digital. Juror: Nicole McLaughlin. Contact Kate Kuligowski, Mudflat Studio; kate@mudflat.org; 617-628-0589; https://mudflat.org/call-entries.
July 15, 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.
July 21, 2023 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Haverford “A Gathering: Functional Ceramics” (September 14–October 13). Open to artists who create functional ceramic pieces that explore the ideas of the autumnal equinox, the celebration of the harvest, and the goals and intentions they have set for themselves and how they are evolving and growing. Fee: $35, for up to 5 entries. Juried from digital. Juror: TBD. Contact Lisa Getz, Main Line Art Center; lgetz@mainlineart.org; 610-525-0272 x125; mainlineart.org.
August 7, 2023 entry deadline
Florida, Tequesta “Little Lush” (September 5–December 2). Open to handmade functional ceramics, focusing on small works including cups, mugs, pitchers, flasks, teapots, etc., that utilize clay as a primary material. Fee: $15 for up to 6 pieces. Juried from digital. Jurors: Judged by Nate Ditzler and Laura Konecne. Contact Janeen@LighthouseArts.org; 561-746-3101; www.LighthouseArts.org.
August 31, 2023 entry deadline
Taiwan, New Taipei City “2024 Taiwan Ceramics Biennale” (October 4, 2024–April 6, 2025). Open to ceramic artists from all over the world. The work should be primarily ceramic. There is no restriction on subject matter, as long as clay or ceramics is used for more than half of the work. Fee: $0 for 2 works, up to 5 photos. Juried from digital. Contact New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum; 886-2-8677-2727; https://en.ceramics.ntpc.gov.tw.
September 13, 2023 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Wayne “CraftForms 2023” (December 2, 2023–January 20, 2024). Open to craft forms including ceramic. Work must have been completed in the last 2 years. Fee: $45, for up to 2 entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Jean McLaughlin. Contact Pam McLean- Parker; pam@wayneart.org.org; Wayne Art Center, Davenport Gallery; 610-688- 3553; www.craftforms.org.
September 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.
September 29, 2023 entry deadline
Maryland, Baltimore “Teapots X” (January 13–March 23, 2024). Open to work that emphasizes practical form and function, sculptural exploration that maintains functionality, and metaphorical teapots. Teapots made with any clay bodies, firing methods, and forming processes are welcome. Submitted work must have been created within the last two years and have not been exhibited at Baltimore Clayworks. Clay must be the primary material. All exhibited work must be for sale and available for the duration of the exhibition. Original accepted work only and no substitutions. Fee: $25 for up to 3 pieces. Juried from digital. Juror: Mike Jabbur. Contact Baltimore Clayworks; info@baltimoreclayworks.org; 410-578-1919; https://baltimoreclayworks.org.
January 31, 2024 entry deadline
Japan, Tajimi City, Gifu “The 13th International Ceramics Festival MINO, Japan” (October 18–November 17, 2024). Open to ceramic artists from all over the world. Theme of this year’s competition is “The Future of Ceramics” Entries should go beyond traditional concepts in a way that is imaginative and inspired—one that opens the door to the future of the ceramics. Fee: $0 for up to 3 entries in 3 categories. Juried from digital. Contact Ceramic park Mino; 0572-25-4111; info@icfmino.com; www.icfmino.com.
united states exhibitions
June 26, 2023 entry deadline
California, Stockton “Visions In Clay 2023” (August 28–September 21). One of the largest ceramic exhibitions in Northern California. Entry is open to artists residing in the US. Ceramic works of any thematic and stylistic presentation are accepted for entry. Clay must be the primary medium. Fee: $30 for 3 entries, $45 up to 6 entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Joan Takayama-Ogawa. Contact Jan Marlese, LH Horton Jr. Gallery; jan.marlese@deltacollege.edu; 209-954-5507; www.deltacollege.edu/department/horton-art-gallery.
September 22, 2023 entry deadline
Missouri, Columbia “The Clay Cup VI: Vessel, Icon, Canvas” (October 30– November 30). A biennial juried exhibition of functional, design-based, and sculptural ceramic cups. Open to residents 18 and older from all 50 states and Washington, DC. Work must be ceramic and address the theme of cup. Fee: $30 for up to 3 pieces or sets; $25 for currently enrolled students. Juried from digital. Juror: Wes Brown. Contact Madeleine Lemieux, gallery director, George Caleb Bingham Gallery; mmlemieux@missouri.edu; 573-882-3555; binghamgallery.missouri.edu. Apply at www. callforentry.org.
fairs and festivals
June 20, 2023 entry deadline
Colorado, Snowmass Village in Aspen “Snowmass Art Festival” (June 24–25) This three-day event will showcase local and national artists representing a wide array of mediums including ceramics. Fee: $20, for up to 5 images (a booth shot is required). Juried from digital. Contact coloradoevents@gmail.com; 720-272-7467; www.coloradoevents.org/snowmass-art-festival.
August 4, 2023 entry deadline
Mississippi, Ocean Springs “45th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival” (November 4–5). This two-day event will showcase local and national artists representing a wide array of mediums including ceramics. Fee: $25, for up to 5 images (a booth shot is required). Juried from digital. 228-875-4424; https://peterandersonfestival.com.
August 7, 2023 entry deadline
Florida, DeLand “The Fall Festival of the Arts-DeLand” (November 18–19). Celebrating its 30th year, The Fall Festival of the Arts-DeLand is presented in cooperation with the Museum of Art —DeLand and MainStreet DeLand Association. Open to craft forms including ceramic, which must be all original clay and porcelain work, other than jewelry. Fee: $40, for up to 4 images (a booth shot is required). Juried from digital. Contact ffoainfo@gmail.com; 386-734-4371; https://fallfestivalofthe artsdeland.com.
September 6, 2023 entry deadline
Colorado, Winter Park “Winter Park Art Festival” (September 9–10). This two-day event will showcase local and national artists representing a wide array of mediums including ceramics. Fee: $20, for up to 4 images (a booth shot is required). Juried from digital. Contact coloradoevents@gmail.com; 720-272-7467; www.coloradoevents.org/winterparkartfestival.
September 13, 2023 entry deadline
Texas, Austin “Pecan Street Festival” (September 9–10). This two-day event will showcase local and national artists representing a wide array of mediums including ceramics. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Contact: Luis Zapata: Luis@specialeventslive.com; https://pecanstreetfestival.org.
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international exhibitions
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.
June 24, 2023 entry deadline
Missouri, Kansas City “KC Clay Guild Teabowl National” (Opening reception October 6). All works must be original and completed within the last 2 years. Work must be 90% ceramic. US and Canada residents only. Best in Show $500, many other cash and equipment prizes. Fee: $30 for up to 3 entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Danny Meisinger. Contact Louis Reilly, KC Clay Guild; studio@kcclayguild.org; 816-363-1373; kcclayguild.org/apply.
June 25, 2023 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Somerville “National Juried Exhibition: Convergence” (September 28–October 19). Open to functional or sculptural work relating to the theme convergence. Open to artists over 18 residing in the US or Canada. Fee: $0, artists may submit up to 3 entries with 2 images per entry. Juried from digital. Juror: Nicole McLaughlin. Contact Kate Kuligowski, Mudflat Studio; kate@mudflat.org; 617-628-0589; https://mudflat.org/call-entries.
July 15, 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.
July 21, 2023 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Haverford “A Gathering: Functional Ceramics” (September 14–October 13). Open to artists who create functional ceramic pieces that explore the ideas of the autumnal equinox, the celebration of the harvest, and the goals and intentions they have set for themselves and how they are evolving and growing. Fee: $35, for up to 5 entries. Juried from digital. Juror: TBD. Contact Lisa Getz, Main Line Art Center; lgetz@mainlineart.org; 610-525-0272 x125; mainlineart.org.
August 7, 2023 entry deadline
Florida, Tequesta “Little Lush” (September 5–December 2). Open to handmade functional ceramics, focusing on small works including cups, mugs, pitchers, flasks, teapots, etc., that utilize clay as a primary material. Fee: $15 for up to 6 pieces. Juried from digital. Jurors: Judged by Nate Ditzler and Laura Konecne. Contact Janeen@LighthouseArts.org; 561-746-3101; www.LighthouseArts.org.
August 31, 2023 entry deadline
Taiwan, New Taipei City “2024 Taiwan Ceramics Biennale” (October 4, 2024–April 6, 2025). Open to ceramic artists from all over the world. The work should be primarily ceramic. There is no restriction on subject matter, as long as clay or ceramics is used for more than half of the work. Fee: $0 for 2 works, up to 5 photos. Juried from digital. Contact New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum; 886-2-8677-2727; https://en.ceramics.ntpc.gov.tw.
September 13, 2023 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Wayne “CraftForms 2023” (December 2, 2023–January 20, 2024). Open to craft forms including ceramic. Work must have been completed in the last 2 years. Fee: $45, for up to 2 entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Jean McLaughlin. Contact Pam McLean- Parker; pam@wayneart.org.org; Wayne Art Center, Davenport Gallery; 610-688- 3553; www.craftforms.org.
September 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.
September 29, 2023 entry deadline
Maryland, Baltimore “Teapots X” (January 13–March 23, 2024). Open to work that emphasizes practical form and function, sculptural exploration that maintains functionality, and metaphorical teapots. Teapots made with any clay bodies, firing methods, and forming processes are welcome. Submitted work must have been created within the last two years and have not been exhibited at Baltimore Clayworks. Clay must be the primary material. All exhibited work must be for sale and available for the duration of the exhibition. Original accepted work only and no substitutions. Fee: $25 for up to 3 pieces. Juried from digital. Juror: Mike Jabbur. Contact Baltimore Clayworks; info@baltimoreclayworks.org; 410-578-1919; https://baltimoreclayworks.org.
January 31, 2024 entry deadline
Japan, Tajimi City, Gifu “The 13th International Ceramics Festival MINO, Japan” (October 18–November 17, 2024). Open to ceramic artists from all over the world. Theme of this year’s competition is “The Future of Ceramics” Entries should go beyond traditional concepts in a way that is imaginative and inspired—one that opens the door to the future of the ceramics. Fee: $0 for up to 3 entries in 3 categories. Juried from digital. Contact Ceramic park Mino; 0572-25-4111; info@icfmino.com; www.icfmino.com.
united states exhibitions
June 26, 2023 entry deadline
California, Stockton “Visions In Clay 2023” (August 28–September 21). One of the largest ceramic exhibitions in Northern California. Entry is open to artists residing in the US. Ceramic works of any thematic and stylistic presentation are accepted for entry. Clay must be the primary medium. Fee: $30 for 3 entries, $45 up to 6 entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Joan Takayama-Ogawa. Contact Jan Marlese, LH Horton Jr. Gallery; jan.marlese@deltacollege.edu; 209-954-5507; www.deltacollege.edu/department/horton-art-gallery.
September 22, 2023 entry deadline
Missouri, Columbia “The Clay Cup VI: Vessel, Icon, Canvas” (October 30– November 30). A biennial juried exhibition of functional, design-based, and sculptural ceramic cups. Open to residents 18 and older from all 50 states and Washington, DC. Work must be ceramic and address the theme of cup. Fee: $30 for up to 3 pieces or sets; $25 for currently enrolled students. Juried from digital. Juror: Wes Brown. Contact Madeleine Lemieux, gallery director, George Caleb Bingham Gallery; mmlemieux@missouri.edu; 573-882-3555; binghamgallery.missouri.edu. Apply at www. callforentry.org.
fairs and festivals
June 20, 2023 entry deadline
Colorado, Snowmass Village in Aspen “Snowmass Art Festival” (June 24–25) This three-day event will showcase local and national artists representing a wide array of mediums including ceramics. Fee: $20, for up to 5 images (a booth shot is required). Juried from digital. Contact coloradoevents@gmail.com; 720-272-7467; www.coloradoevents.org/snowmass-art-festival.
August 4, 2023 entry deadline
Mississippi, Ocean Springs “45th Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival” (November 4–5). This two-day event will showcase local and national artists representing a wide array of mediums including ceramics. Fee: $25, for up to 5 images (a booth shot is required). Juried from digital. 228-875-4424; https://peterandersonfestival.com.
August 7, 2023 entry deadline
Florida, DeLand “The Fall Festival of the Arts-DeLand” (November 18–19). Celebrating its 30th year, The Fall Festival of the Arts-DeLand is presented in cooperation with the Museum of Art —DeLand and MainStreet DeLand Association. Open to craft forms including ceramic, which must be all original clay and porcelain work, other than jewelry. Fee: $40, for up to 4 images (a booth shot is required). Juried from digital. Contact ffoainfo@gmail.com; 386-734-4371; https://fallfestivalofthe artsdeland.com.
September 6, 2023 entry deadline
Colorado, Winter Park “Winter Park Art Festival” (September 9–10). This two-day event will showcase local and national artists representing a wide array of mediums including ceramics. Fee: $20, for up to 4 images (a booth shot is required). Juried from digital. Contact coloradoevents@gmail.com; 720-272-7467; www.coloradoevents.org/winterparkartfestival.
September 13, 2023 entry deadline
Texas, Austin “Pecan Street Festival” (September 9–10). This two-day event will showcase local and national artists representing a wide array of mediums including ceramics. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Contact: Luis Zapata: Luis@specialeventslive.com; https://pecanstreetfestival.org.
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