Florida, DeLand “FORM + SPACE 2024” (October 4–December 29). Open to artists ages 18 and over. The Museum of Art–DeLand proudly presents the inaugural FORM + SPACE 2024 International Juried Exhibition. This exhibition recognizes an expansive field of contemporary sculpture and the diverse practices of artists today who transform malleable materials into three-dimensional artworks. Artists working in traditional and non-traditional sculptural materials are encouraged to apply. Works in any media may be submitted including digital works, but artists are responsible for supplying all technology needed for digital works. All artwork must be original and produced within the last three years. Fee: $10 per artwork (up to 3 entries per individual). Prizes include: First Place, $2000 and an exhibition in one of the museum’s galleries in 2026 or 2027; Second Place, $1000; Third Place , $500; and additional awards as available. Juried from digital. Juror: Eliza Au. Contact Martha Underriner; Museum of Art–DeLand Downtown; 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720; underriner@moartdeland.org; 386-279-7534; moartdeland.org.
September 11, 2024 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Wayne “Wayne Art Center CraftForms 2024” (December 7, 2024–January 25, 2025). Open to artists ages 18 and over. Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions for the 29th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, in the following mediums: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. Work created utilizing CAD/CAM technologies and 3D printing tools also is eligible. All artwork must be original and produced within the last two years. Installation-based work is permitted, but will result in an additional $30 handling fee for selected work. Fee: $50 for up to two works. $10,000 in prize money will be awarded. Juried from digital. Juror: Jo Lauria. Contact Shawn Bellwoar; Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Avenue Wayne, PA 19087; shawn@wayneart.org; 610-688-3553; craftforms.org.
united states exhibitions
May 5, 2024 entry deadline
Texas, Houston “NEXT 2024” (June 14–July 6). Open to any artists living or working in the US, ages 18 and over. We are looking for innovative and challenging works that transcend process and materials and present printmaking as a versatile and adaptable medium. We invite artists who are pushing the boundaries of printmaking techniques and materials to apply. We also welcome those artists who are using traditional techniques to speak to contemporary themes and audiences. In addition to lithography, relief, intaglio, monotype, or screenprint, we are interested in artists who use printmaking to create installations, ceramics, sculpture, and artists’ books. Works must be original, not exceeding 48 inches in any direction, completed in the last two years, and not previously shown in Houston. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Ann Shaver. Contact Candace Casey, PrintMatters, 915 Merrill Street, Houston, TX 77009; next@printmattershouston.org; 713-870-6638; printmattershouston.org.
May 20, 2024 entry deadline
New York, Port Chester “Functional Fall: Put A Lid On It” (September 1– October 12). Open to any artists living or working in the US, ages 18 and over. This Second Annual Functional Fall Exhibition at Clay Art Center presents lidded ceramics and encourages submissions from artists at all stages of their careers. Our guest jurors state, “This exhibition of lidded ceramics spotlights the concept of containment with the intent to hold, store, commemorate, memorialize, and celebrate. The lidded pot spans millennia. From the physical need of preserving food to the spiritual need for ceremonial objects, the lidded pot is—and always has been—essential to survival. Contemporary makers continue to explore this realm of object-making in exciting and unpredictable ways. This exhibition hopes to bring together a powerfully diverse grouping of lidded pots that speak to our times in addition to our histories.” Fee: $25. Juror: Jen Allen and Doug Peltzman. Contact Regina Farrell-Fagan, Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573; gallery@clayartcenter.org, 914-937-2047; clayartcenter.org/call-for-entry.
June 1, 2024 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Lancaster “Strictly Functional Pottery National” (September 28– November 9). Strictly Functional Pottery National is a national juried competition of 75–100 quality pieces of functional pottery. The annual event has been held since 1993 and is recognized as one of the top ceramic exhibitions in the country. Submitted work must have been produced within the last two years. Open to any form of functional ceramics, not just food oriented. Fee: $40, fee waived for students with active ID. Juror: David MacDonald. Contact Maureen Belden, Lancaster Creative Factory, 580 South Prince Street, Rear, Lancaster, PA 17603, Contact Amy Burk, amyburk08@yahoo.com, 410-570-5043; strictlyfunctionalpottery.net.
June 7, 2024 entry deadline
Kansas, Manhattan “Outta Pocket” (July 29–November 21). Open to any artists living or working in the US, ages 18 and over. Outta Pocket is an exhibition that highlights creative work using clay or ceramics in an atypical, non-traditional, eclectic, or eccentric way. This could include work utilizing mixed media, cold or alternative surfaces, new technologies, or emerging hybrid practices. If your work doesn’t fit neatly into a category, lives in the margins, or breaks the proverbial mold, then this is the exhibition for you. Whether your work is conceptual, sculptural, functional, design-centric, or performative, if it’s Outta Pocket, we welcome it. Works sold will have a 35% gallery commission. $375 in prize money will be awarded. Fee: $25 for up to three works. Juried from digital. Juror: Nicholas Geankoplis. Contact Justice Catron, Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502; studiomanager@manhattanarts.org; 918-697-2802; manhattanarts.org.
June 22, 2024 entry deadline
Missouri, Kansas City “KC Clay Guild Teabowl National 2024” (October 4–November 4). Open to any artists living or working in the US or Canada, ages 18 and over. Artists may submit one view each of 3 separate teabowls for $30. All works must be original and completed within the last 2 years. No single teabowl may exceed 7×7×7 inches. No sets will be accepted. Display boxes are allowed. Work must be 90% ceramic. $1000 in prize money awarded. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: Shikha Joshi. Contact Louis Reilly, KC Clay Guild, 200 W. 74th St., Kansas City, MO 64114; studio@kcclayguild.org; 816-363-1373; kcclayguild.org/apply.
September 15, 2024 entry deadline
Washington, Bellingham “Kindled Spirits 3” (October 31–November 21). Open to any artists living or working in the US or Canada, ages 18 and over. Artists may submit up to three individual entries (no sets). Original ceramic work submitted must be wood-fired, soda-fired, or salt-fired, or a combination thereof. Work may be functional or sculptural, and must not measure longer than 15 inches in any direction. Works must be for sale and not retail for more than $500. No fee. Juried from digital. Juror: Liz Lurie. Contact Ann Marie Cooper, Good Earth Pottery, 1000 Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225; annmarie@goodearthpots.com; 360-671-3998; goodearthpots.com.
regional exhibitions
July 1, 2024 entry deadline
Michigan, Birmingham “Michigan Ceramics Exhibition 2024” (September 27– October 31). Michigan Ceramics is a Biennial Show sponsored by MCAA to celebrate the Ceramic Arts in Michigan. Open to all visual artists who have lived, studied, or worked within the State of Michigan. This is not limited to but includes current and former residents, those who have completed studies within any form of higher education throughout the state, and those who maintain professional affiliations with entities in the state. All works must be made of a minimum of 51% clay, must be the original work of the artist, and must have been made within the last 2 years. $1600 in prizes to be awarded by the juror. Fee: $40. Juror: George Rodriguez. Contact Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009; applications@michclay.com; 231-995-1055; michclay.com.
July 31, 2024 entry deadline
Tennessee, Gatlinburg “Best of Tennessee Craft: 2024 Biennial” (October 14–December 13). Tennessee Craft seeks entries for its biennial exhibition, to encourage and promote a high standard of excellence and design among Tennessee craft artists and to provide public visibility and recognition for the quality and diversity of craft found in Tennessee. The exhibition is open to original works of craft created by artists 18 years or older, who are current residents of Tennessee, including students. Fee: $40. Artists may submit up to three (3) pieces for exhibit consideration. Juried from digital. Contact Tennessee Craft, 2423 Eugenia Ave, Nashville, TN 37211; info@tennesseecraft.org; 615-736-7600; tennesseecraft.org.
fairs and festivals
May 31, 2024 entry deadline
West Virginia, Wheeling “Oglebayfest 2024” (October 3–4). Open to any artists living or working in the US or Canada, ages 18 and over. This juried market is open to all artists or crafters who exhibit and sell work of original concept and design, and all work must be handmade. We encourage artists and crafters to demonstrate their craft at their booth space during the festival. No manufacturer representatives will be accepted to the Artists’ Market. Booth setup images must be included for consideration. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Contact Rick Morgan, Oglebay Institute, Stifel Fine Arts Center, 1330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003; rmorgan@oionline.com; 304-242-7700; oionline.com.
July 3, 2024 entry deadline
Ohio, Oberlin “FAVA’s Art Fair in the Square” (September 14, 2024). The Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA) is pleased to invite artists to participate in FAVA’s Art Fair in the Square in partnership with the City of Oberlin. Open to any artists living or working in the US, ages 18 and over. This juried market is open to all artists or crafters who exhibit and sell work of original concept and design, and all work must be handmade. The ceramic category includes original clay and porcelain work, functional or sculptural. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Contact Tirzah Legg, Firelands Association for the Visual Arts, New Union Center for the Arts, 39 South Main Street, Oberlin, OH 44074; tirzah@fava.org; 440-774-7158; favagallery.org.
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international exhibitions
May 1, 2024 entry deadline
Florida, DeLand “FORM + SPACE 2024” (October 4–December 29). Open to artists ages 18 and over. The Museum of Art–DeLand proudly presents the inaugural FORM + SPACE 2024 International Juried Exhibition. This exhibition recognizes an expansive field of contemporary sculpture and the diverse practices of artists today who transform malleable materials into three-dimensional artworks. Artists working in traditional and non-traditional sculptural materials are encouraged to apply. Works in any media may be submitted including digital works, but artists are responsible for supplying all technology needed for digital works. All artwork must be original and produced within the last three years. Fee: $10 per artwork (up to 3 entries per individual). Prizes include: First Place, $2000 and an exhibition in one of the museum’s galleries in 2026 or 2027; Second Place, $1000; Third Place , $500; and additional awards as available. Juried from digital. Juror: Eliza Au. Contact Martha Underriner; Museum of Art–DeLand Downtown; 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL, 32720; underriner@moartdeland.org; 386-279-7534; moartdeland.org.
September 11, 2024 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Wayne “Wayne Art Center CraftForms 2024” (December 7, 2024–January 25, 2025). Open to artists ages 18 and over. Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions for the 29th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, in the following mediums: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. Work created utilizing CAD/CAM technologies and 3D printing tools also is eligible. All artwork must be original and produced within the last two years. Installation-based work is permitted, but will result in an additional $30 handling fee for selected work. Fee: $50 for up to two works. $10,000 in prize money will be awarded. Juried from digital. Juror: Jo Lauria. Contact Shawn Bellwoar; Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Avenue Wayne, PA 19087; shawn@wayneart.org; 610-688-3553; craftforms.org.
united states exhibitions
May 5, 2024 entry deadline
Texas, Houston “NEXT 2024” (June 14–July 6). Open to any artists living or working in the US, ages 18 and over. We are looking for innovative and challenging works that transcend process and materials and present printmaking as a versatile and adaptable medium. We invite artists who are pushing the boundaries of printmaking techniques and materials to apply. We also welcome those artists who are using traditional techniques to speak to contemporary themes and audiences. In addition to lithography, relief, intaglio, monotype, or screenprint, we are interested in artists who use printmaking to create installations, ceramics, sculpture, and artists’ books. Works must be original, not exceeding 48 inches in any direction, completed in the last two years, and not previously shown in Houston. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Ann Shaver. Contact Candace Casey, PrintMatters, 915 Merrill Street, Houston, TX 77009; next@printmattershouston.org; 713-870-6638; printmattershouston.org.
May 20, 2024 entry deadline
New York, Port Chester “Functional Fall: Put A Lid On It” (September 1– October 12). Open to any artists living or working in the US, ages 18 and over. This Second Annual Functional Fall Exhibition at Clay Art Center presents lidded ceramics and encourages submissions from artists at all stages of their careers. Our guest jurors state, “This exhibition of lidded ceramics spotlights the concept of containment with the intent to hold, store, commemorate, memorialize, and celebrate. The lidded pot spans millennia. From the physical need of preserving food to the spiritual need for ceremonial objects, the lidded pot is—and always has been—essential to survival. Contemporary makers continue to explore this realm of object-making in exciting and unpredictable ways. This exhibition hopes to bring together a powerfully diverse grouping of lidded pots that speak to our times in addition to our histories.” Fee: $25. Juror: Jen Allen and Doug Peltzman. Contact Regina Farrell-Fagan, Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573; gallery@clayartcenter.org, 914-937-2047; clayartcenter.org/call-for-entry.
June 1, 2024 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Lancaster “Strictly Functional Pottery National” (September 28– November 9). Strictly Functional Pottery National is a national juried competition of 75–100 quality pieces of functional pottery. The annual event has been held since 1993 and is recognized as one of the top ceramic exhibitions in the country. Submitted work must have been produced within the last two years. Open to any form of functional ceramics, not just food oriented. Fee: $40, fee waived for students with active ID. Juror: David MacDonald. Contact Maureen Belden, Lancaster Creative Factory, 580 South Prince Street, Rear, Lancaster, PA 17603, Contact Amy Burk, amyburk08@yahoo.com, 410-570-5043; strictlyfunctionalpottery.net.
June 7, 2024 entry deadline
Kansas, Manhattan “Outta Pocket” (July 29–November 21). Open to any artists living or working in the US, ages 18 and over. Outta Pocket is an exhibition that highlights creative work using clay or ceramics in an atypical, non-traditional, eclectic, or eccentric way. This could include work utilizing mixed media, cold or alternative surfaces, new technologies, or emerging hybrid practices. If your work doesn’t fit neatly into a category, lives in the margins, or breaks the proverbial mold, then this is the exhibition for you. Whether your work is conceptual, sculptural, functional, design-centric, or performative, if it’s Outta Pocket, we welcome it. Works sold will have a 35% gallery commission. $375 in prize money will be awarded. Fee: $25 for up to three works. Juried from digital. Juror: Nicholas Geankoplis. Contact Justice Catron, Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502; studiomanager@manhattanarts.org; 918-697-2802; manhattanarts.org.
June 22, 2024 entry deadline
Missouri, Kansas City “KC Clay Guild Teabowl National 2024” (October 4–November 4). Open to any artists living or working in the US or Canada, ages 18 and over. Artists may submit one view each of 3 separate teabowls for $30. All works must be original and completed within the last 2 years. No single teabowl may exceed 7×7×7 inches. No sets will be accepted. Display boxes are allowed. Work must be 90% ceramic. $1000 in prize money awarded. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: Shikha Joshi. Contact Louis Reilly, KC Clay Guild, 200 W. 74th St., Kansas City, MO 64114; studio@kcclayguild.org; 816-363-1373; kcclayguild.org/apply.
September 15, 2024 entry deadline
Washington, Bellingham “Kindled Spirits 3” (October 31–November 21). Open to any artists living or working in the US or Canada, ages 18 and over. Artists may submit up to three individual entries (no sets). Original ceramic work submitted must be wood-fired, soda-fired, or salt-fired, or a combination thereof. Work may be functional or sculptural, and must not measure longer than 15 inches in any direction. Works must be for sale and not retail for more than $500. No fee. Juried from digital. Juror: Liz Lurie. Contact Ann Marie Cooper, Good Earth Pottery, 1000 Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225; annmarie@goodearthpots.com; 360-671-3998; goodearthpots.com.
regional exhibitions
July 1, 2024 entry deadline
Michigan, Birmingham “Michigan Ceramics Exhibition 2024” (September 27– October 31). Michigan Ceramics is a Biennial Show sponsored by MCAA to celebrate the Ceramic Arts in Michigan. Open to all visual artists who have lived, studied, or worked within the State of Michigan. This is not limited to but includes current and former residents, those who have completed studies within any form of higher education throughout the state, and those who maintain professional affiliations with entities in the state. All works must be made of a minimum of 51% clay, must be the original work of the artist, and must have been made within the last 2 years. $1600 in prizes to be awarded by the juror. Fee: $40. Juror: George Rodriguez. Contact Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009; applications@michclay.com; 231-995-1055; michclay.com.
July 31, 2024 entry deadline
Tennessee, Gatlinburg “Best of Tennessee Craft: 2024 Biennial” (October 14–December 13). Tennessee Craft seeks entries for its biennial exhibition, to encourage and promote a high standard of excellence and design among Tennessee craft artists and to provide public visibility and recognition for the quality and diversity of craft found in Tennessee. The exhibition is open to original works of craft created by artists 18 years or older, who are current residents of Tennessee, including students. Fee: $40. Artists may submit up to three (3) pieces for exhibit consideration. Juried from digital. Contact Tennessee Craft, 2423 Eugenia Ave, Nashville, TN 37211; info@tennesseecraft.org; 615-736-7600; tennesseecraft.org.
fairs and festivals
May 31, 2024 entry deadline
West Virginia, Wheeling “Oglebayfest 2024” (October 3–4). Open to any artists living or working in the US or Canada, ages 18 and over. This juried market is open to all artists or crafters who exhibit and sell work of original concept and design, and all work must be handmade. We encourage artists and crafters to demonstrate their craft at their booth space during the festival. No manufacturer representatives will be accepted to the Artists’ Market. Booth setup images must be included for consideration. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Contact Rick Morgan, Oglebay Institute, Stifel Fine Arts Center, 1330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003; rmorgan@oionline.com; 304-242-7700; oionline.com.
July 3, 2024 entry deadline
Ohio, Oberlin “FAVA’s Art Fair in the Square” (September 14, 2024). The Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA) is pleased to invite artists to participate in FAVA’s Art Fair in the Square in partnership with the City of Oberlin. Open to any artists living or working in the US, ages 18 and over. This juried market is open to all artists or crafters who exhibit and sell work of original concept and design, and all work must be handmade. The ceramic category includes original clay and porcelain work, functional or sculptural. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Contact Tirzah Legg, Firelands Association for the Visual Arts, New Union Center for the Arts, 39 South Main Street, Oberlin, OH 44074; tirzah@fava.org; 440-774-7158; favagallery.org.
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