California, Benicia “Reimagining History” (May 20–June 25) open to all artists 18 years of age and older. Arts Benicia is inviting artists to submit artworks that reimagine and reconsider histories, be it of a personal nature or global scope. All media accepted, but 3D work may not exceed a 48×48-inch footprint. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Sandow Birk. Contact Arts Benicia, 1 Commandant’s Lane, Benicia, CA 94510; Jean@artsbenicia.org; 707-747-0131; https://artsbenicia.org.
March 10, 2023 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Boston “BRILLIANCE” (April 7–ongoing) open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered. Light levels can directly influence our mood and the feeling of atmosphere within artwork. As light works with shadow, it lends a sense of depth; with this, the work can feel complete. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Art Fluent, 1 Washington Mall #1218, Boston, MA 02108; hello@art-fluent.com.
March 15, 2023 entry deadline
Hawaii, Hilo “In the Time of Climate Change” (July 7–28) open to all artists aged 18 and older. An international exhibition of works completed since 2020. How will we respond to the collective demand for goods and services whose byproduct may destroy the ecology of the planet? How do we visualize the present, the change, or the endgame? Three-dimensional work should be no larger than 10 feet in height. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Jared Yazzie. Contact The University of Hawaii at Hilo, Art Department, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720; mdmarsha@hawaii.edu; 808-932-7237; https://hilo.hawaii.edu/depts/art.
March 30, 2023 entry deadline
Louisiana, New Orleans “Less is More” (June 23–July 28) open to ceramic vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works created in low-fire clay and finished with any manner of earthenware-temperature surfacing and/or firing techniques (i.e. burnishing, terra sigillata, pit firing, or raku firing). Works made with low-fire wood, soda, or other less traditional low-fire techniques and/or firing methods are also eligible. All 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 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.
March 31, 2023 entry deadline
California, Laguna Beach “2023 - Gone Wild” (May 4–27) open to all local, national, or international artists 18 years of age and older. Various materials accepted, including ceramics. Las Laguna Art Gallery invites artists creating artworks where wildlife is the central theme to apply. Fee: $31. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Las Laguna Art Gallery; laslagunaartgallery@gmail.com; 949-505-0950; www.laslagunaartgallery.com/calls-for-entry.
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 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.
united states exhibitions
March 3, 2023 entry deadline
Texas, Granbury “25th Annual Rio Brazos Juried Art Exhibition” (April 8–23) open to all artists 18 years of age or older. Artists of all mediums and genres are encouraged to apply, work must have been made in the last 3 years and not previously featured in Rio Brazos exhibitions. All work entered must be available for sale. Open to all varieties of media. All proceeds from the exhibition will go to scholarships for the Department of Visual Arts & Design at Tarleton State University. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: Daniel Blagg. Contact Chris Ireland, Tarleton State University, 1333 W. Washington, Stephenville, TX 76402; ireland@tarleton.edu; www.tarleton.edu/visualarts/visualart/riobrazos.
March 4, 2023 entry deadline
Louisiana, Alexandria “9th Annual Dirty South Cup Call & Competition” (April 8–May 28) open to all artists working in the medium of clay, residing in the US. Each artist may submit up to three works. Functional and non-functional, traditional and non-traditional pieces accepted. Submitted vessels should encompass exemplary creativity, experimentation, and imagination, showcasing what can be accomplished with ceramics. Work may not be larger than 7×7×7 inches. Fee: $15, up to 3 entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Gwendolyn Yoppolo. Contact the River Oaks Arts Center, 1330 Second St, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301; Rachael@riveroaksartscenter.com; 318-473-2670; www.riveroaksartscenter.com/dirty-south-mug-call.
March 11, 2023 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh “Your Wildest Dreams” (March 25–April 23) open to any artists over age 18, within the US and Canada from emerging to mid-career, and/or professional. Work should ideally have been created in the last 3 years, and must be the original artwork, ready to display. The specific work must not have been previously displayed in a Vestige Concept Gallery exhibit. Work must be for sale. Fee: $28. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Vestige Concept Gallery, 5417 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201; contact@vestigegallery.com; https://vestigegallery.com.
March 24, 2023 entry deadline
Georgia, Duluth “5th Biennial Hudgens National Juried Cup Show” (May 13–July 22) open to all artists working in clay, age 18 years and older and living in the US. Each artist may submit up to 5 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: Martha Grover. 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 27, 2023 entry deadline
California, San Diego “Works of Excellence” (April 27–May 27) open to all artists 18 years of age and older living in the US. This is a national exhibition highlighting some of the best mid-career and professional visual artists in the country. Sculptural and small installation work is encouraged. Works must be able to fit through an average doorway and not exceed 8 feet in height. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Jurors: Maria Mingalone and Megan Pogue. Contact The Studio Door, 3867 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103; Forallweknow@thestudiodoor.com; https://thestudiodoor.com.
March 31, 2023 entry deadline
“Pots For Ritual and Contemplation” (May 19–26) 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.
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; https://tubacarts.org.
regional exhibitions
March 1, 2023 entry deadline
Florida, Gainesville “The State of Water Juried Art Exhibition” (March 24–April1) open to established and emerging artists in the Gainesville area and in the surrounding central and north Florida. The works in this exhibition explore various “states” of water, from literal to figurative. The exhibition is open to two-and three-dimensional works of original art in most media, including ceramics. Fee: first object entry is $25 and second object entry is $10. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Amanda Alvarez, 1001 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601; arts@playhardflorida.com; https://playhardflorida.com.
fairs and festivals
March 1, 2023 entry deadline
Texas, Lubbock “Lubbock Arts Festival—Juried Gallery 2023” (April 15–16) 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.
March 15, 2023 entry deadline
Washington, Federal Way “Arts Explosion Arts Festival” (June 2–4) open to all artists 18 years of age and older. Federal Way Arts Commission is hosting the first ever Arts Explosion Arts Festival. This is a juried art show in three categories: Photography/Digital; 2D artwork; and 3D artwork. Entries must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, and executed within the past three years. Fee: $45. Juried from digital. Jurors: Mr. Shawn Peter Qwalsius, Mr. Geraldo Pena, Ms. Anda Elksnitis, and Ms. Iveta Felzenberg. Contact the Arts Explosion Festival, 33325 8th Ave. South, Federal Way, WA 98003; cassie.swan@cityoffederalway.com; www.cityoffederalway.com/page/arts-explosion.
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international exhibitions
March 10, 2023 entry deadline
California, Benicia “Reimagining History” (May 20–June 25) open to all artists 18 years of age and older. Arts Benicia is inviting artists to submit artworks that reimagine and reconsider histories, be it of a personal nature or global scope. All media accepted, but 3D work may not exceed a 48×48-inch footprint. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Sandow Birk. Contact Arts Benicia, 1 Commandant’s Lane, Benicia, CA 94510; Jean@artsbenicia.org; 707-747-0131; https://artsbenicia.org.
March 10, 2023 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Boston “BRILLIANCE” (April 7–ongoing) open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered. Light levels can directly influence our mood and the feeling of atmosphere within artwork. As light works with shadow, it lends a sense of depth; with this, the work can feel complete. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Art Fluent, 1 Washington Mall #1218, Boston, MA 02108; hello@art-fluent.com.
March 15, 2023 entry deadline
Hawaii, Hilo “In the Time of Climate Change” (July 7–28) open to all artists aged 18 and older. An international exhibition of works completed since 2020. How will we respond to the collective demand for goods and services whose byproduct may destroy the ecology of the planet? How do we visualize the present, the change, or the endgame? Three-dimensional work should be no larger than 10 feet in height. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Jared Yazzie. Contact The University of Hawaii at Hilo, Art Department, 200 West Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720; mdmarsha@hawaii.edu; 808-932-7237; https://hilo.hawaii.edu/depts/art.
March 30, 2023 entry deadline
Louisiana, New Orleans “Less is More” (June 23–July 28) open to ceramic vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works created in low-fire clay and finished with any manner of earthenware-temperature surfacing and/or firing techniques (i.e. burnishing, terra sigillata, pit firing, or raku firing). Works made with low-fire wood, soda, or other less traditional low-fire techniques and/or firing methods are also eligible. All 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 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.
March 31, 2023 entry deadline
California, Laguna Beach “2023 - Gone Wild” (May 4–27) open to all local, national, or international artists 18 years of age and older. Various materials accepted, including ceramics. Las Laguna Art Gallery invites artists creating artworks where wildlife is the central theme to apply. Fee: $31. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Las Laguna Art Gallery; laslagunaartgallery@gmail.com; 949-505-0950; www.laslagunaartgallery.com/calls-for-entry.
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 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.
united states exhibitions
March 3, 2023 entry deadline
Texas, Granbury “25th Annual Rio Brazos Juried Art Exhibition” (April 8–23) open to all artists 18 years of age or older. Artists of all mediums and genres are encouraged to apply, work must have been made in the last 3 years and not previously featured in Rio Brazos exhibitions. All work entered must be available for sale. Open to all varieties of media. All proceeds from the exhibition will go to scholarships for the Department of Visual Arts & Design at Tarleton State University. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: Daniel Blagg. Contact Chris Ireland, Tarleton State University, 1333 W. Washington, Stephenville, TX 76402; ireland@tarleton.edu; www.tarleton.edu/visualarts/visualart/riobrazos.
March 4, 2023 entry deadline
Louisiana, Alexandria “9th Annual Dirty South Cup Call & Competition” (April 8–May 28) open to all artists working in the medium of clay, residing in the US. Each artist may submit up to three works. Functional and non-functional, traditional and non-traditional pieces accepted. Submitted vessels should encompass exemplary creativity, experimentation, and imagination, showcasing what can be accomplished with ceramics. Work may not be larger than 7×7×7 inches. Fee: $15, up to 3 entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Gwendolyn Yoppolo. Contact the River Oaks Arts Center, 1330 Second St, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301; Rachael@riveroaksartscenter.com; 318-473-2670; www.riveroaksartscenter.com/dirty-south-mug-call.
March 11, 2023 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh “Your Wildest Dreams” (March 25–April 23) open to any artists over age 18, within the US and Canada from emerging to mid-career, and/or professional. Work should ideally have been created in the last 3 years, and must be the original artwork, ready to display. The specific work must not have been previously displayed in a Vestige Concept Gallery exhibit. Work must be for sale. Fee: $28. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Vestige Concept Gallery, 5417 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201; contact@vestigegallery.com; https://vestigegallery.com.
March 24, 2023 entry deadline
Georgia, Duluth “5th Biennial Hudgens National Juried Cup Show” (May 13–July 22) open to all artists working in clay, age 18 years and older and living in the US. Each artist may submit up to 5 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: Martha Grover. 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 27, 2023 entry deadline
California, San Diego “Works of Excellence” (April 27–May 27) open to all artists 18 years of age and older living in the US. This is a national exhibition highlighting some of the best mid-career and professional visual artists in the country. Sculptural and small installation work is encouraged. Works must be able to fit through an average doorway and not exceed 8 feet in height. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Jurors: Maria Mingalone and Megan Pogue. Contact The Studio Door, 3867 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103; Forallweknow@thestudiodoor.com; https://thestudiodoor.com.
March 31, 2023 entry deadline
“Pots For Ritual and Contemplation” (May 19–26) 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.
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; https://tubacarts.org.
regional exhibitions
March 1, 2023 entry deadline
Florida, Gainesville “The State of Water Juried Art Exhibition” (March 24–April1) open to established and emerging artists in the Gainesville area and in the surrounding central and north Florida. The works in this exhibition explore various “states” of water, from literal to figurative. The exhibition is open to two-and three-dimensional works of original art in most media, including ceramics. Fee: first object entry is $25 and second object entry is $10. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Amanda Alvarez, 1001 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601; arts@playhardflorida.com; https://playhardflorida.com.
fairs and festivals
March 1, 2023 entry deadline
Texas, Lubbock “Lubbock Arts Festival—Juried Gallery 2023” (April 15–16) 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.
March 15, 2023 entry deadline
Washington, Federal Way “Arts Explosion Arts Festival” (June 2–4) open to all artists 18 years of age and older. Federal Way Arts Commission is hosting the first ever Arts Explosion Arts Festival. This is a juried art show in three categories: Photography/Digital; 2D artwork; and 3D artwork. Entries must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, and executed within the past three years. Fee: $45. Juried from digital. Jurors: Mr. Shawn Peter Qwalsius, Mr. Geraldo Pena, Ms. Anda Elksnitis, and Ms. Iveta Felzenberg. Contact the Arts Explosion Festival, 33325 8th Ave. South, Federal Way, WA 98003; cassie.swan@cityoffederalway.com; www.cityoffederalway.com/page/arts-explosion.
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