Call for Entries: May 2023 Ceramics Monthly
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international exhibitions
May 1, 2023 entry deadline
Connecticut, Woodbridge “The Will of the Kiln” (July 1–15) open to all artists working in ceramics. Sculpture and pots are welcome. Wood must be used in the firing of all submitted works—pit firing, raku, low-fire earthenware, mid-range stoneware and porcelain, wood/soda, high-fire wood. All wood-fired clay types and temperature ranges welcome. Wood firing is a method that involves an intimate dialog between the maker and nature’s forces. Fee: $40. Juried from digital. Juror: Chris Gustin. Contact Trevor Youngberg, New England Woodfiring Conference; NewEnglandWFC@gmail.com ; www.newenglandwfc.com .
May 1, 2023 entry deadline
New York, Old Forge “Ripple & Roar: The Wonder of Water” (June 10–July 30) open to all artists working in all media, including ceramics. All work must be able to be moved/placed by one person. Work must be of original design and personal execution created within the past 2 years. Artwork previously shown at View is not eligible. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Kelsey Mayo, View Center for Arts & Culture; kmayo@viewarts.org; www.viewarts.org.
May 26, 2023 entry deadline
Maryland, Baltimore “Origin” (September 9–November 4) open to works that explore the concept of home and how it is defined, personally and culturally, by looking at different personal narratives, family histories, and cultural practices. 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: Kensuke Yamada. Contact Baltimore Clayworks; info@baltimoreclayworks.org; 410-578-1919; https://baltimoreclayworks.org.
May 30, 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 have 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.
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 10) 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 30, 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 30, 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.
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 .
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.
united states exhibitions
May 1, 2023 entry deadline
Indiana, Kokomo “Small Works” (July 3–20) open to all artists 18 years of age and older living in the US. Small works that are no larger than 12 inches in any direction, including the frame are being requested. All work must be original and completed in the last two years. 2D and 3D work are both accepted. All work must be accurately represented in jpeg images. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact the Indiana University Kokomo Art Gallery, 2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo, IN 46902; gallery2@iuk.edu; www.iuk.edu/gallery/index.html.
May 1, 2023 entry deadline
Montana, Red Lodge “Juried National VII” (September 1–30) Open to all ceramic artists, 18 years and older, currently living and working in the US. All submissions must be under 18 inches in any direction and less than 50 pounds. Artwork must be created with at least 50% clay and have been created within the last two years. Work must be for sale. Fee: $35 for 3 pieces. Juried from digital. Juror: Steven Young Lee. Contact Jill Oberman; gallery@redlodgeclaycenter.com; www.redlodgeclaycenter.com.
May 21, 2023 entry deadline
New York, Port Chester “Functional Fall: A Seat At The Table” (May 22–June 2) open to all artists 18 years of age and older living in the US. This exhibition at Clay Art Center brings everyone to the table through ceramics that serve, and encourages submissions from artists at all stages of their careers. Works presented must be available and for sale at time of exhibition. Primary medium must be ceramic/clay—at least 85%, where other media are utilized. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: Jessica Putnam Phillips. Contact the Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573; gallery@clayartcenter.org; 914-937-2047; www.clayartcenter.org.
May 30, 2023 entry deadline
California, San Diego “PROUD+ 2023” (June 29–July 29) open to all artists 18 years of age and older living in the US. The Studio Door is seeking artwork that expresses authentic, diverse viewpoints from the LGBTQIA+ experience. Show them what your Pride looks like. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Jonathan D. Katz. Contact The Studio Door, 3867 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92103; forallweknow@thestudiodoor.com; https://thestudiodoor.com.
regional exhibitions
May 5, 2023 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Harrisburg “Art of the State 2023” (September 10, 2023–January 7, 2024) open to Pennsylvania artists and craftspeople. Open to artists working in a variety of media, including ceramics. Artists must be current residents of Pennsylvania and 18+ years of age. Size is limited to 12 feet 12 feet, 150 pounds in all categories. All work must be freestanding and/or ready to hang. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Jurors: Kyle Hackett, Deborah Pinter, Jennifer Zwilling, and Jeremiah William McCarthy. Contact Amy S. Hammond, The State Museum of Pennsylvania, 1300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120; amhammond@pa.gov ; 717-772-2840; http://state museumpa.org/artofthestate .
fairs and festivals
May 15, 2023 entry deadline
Oregon, Roseburg “The 54th Annual Summer Arts Festival” (June 23–25) open to all artists in a variety of media, including ceramics. Artwork must be original and handcrafted work that matches the artwork media juried in at time of acceptance. All artwork must be for sale. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact the Umpqua Valley Arts Association, 1624 West Harvard Ave, Roseburg, OR 97471; ashley@uvarts.com; 541-672-2532; https://uvarts.com.
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