Italy, Puglia “32nd Competition of Contemporary Ceramic Art—Mediterraneo” (July 5–October 12, 2025). The Municipal Administration of Grottaglie is pleased to announce the official opening of the XXXII edition of the Contemporary Ceramics Competition “Mediterraneo,” an initiative of international importance aimed at promoting and enhancing ceramic art, with particular attention to innovation and contemporaneity. All work must be original, created in the last two years, and be no larger than 2 cubic meters. No fee. Juried from digital. Contact Grottaglie Ceramic Museum, Castello Episcopio, Largo Maria Immacolata, 74023 Grottaglie TA, Italy; mediterraneo@comune.grottaglie.ta.it.; 099-5620427; comune.grottaglie.ta.it/it/news/disciplinare-del-xxxii-concorso-di-ceramica-contemporanea-mediterraneo.
May 30, 2025 entry deadline
California, Santa Ana “How’s the Weather? Art and Climate Change” (July 5–August 23, 2025). Topicality is the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art’s forte, and the extreme weather caused by climate change has become an existential threat to our planet now. From Rembrandt and Turner to Gerhart Richter’s Secrets of Clouds, for centuries, artists have been interpreting the weather in their art. But now is the time for artists to make a statement. Send us your visions of hope, promising ideas, new solutions, and innovative creations that can mitigate the impending doom of climate change, if only we can implement them soon. How will we respond to the existential threat of climate change with our art? All work must be original. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $45 for two entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Shana Nys Dambrot. Contact Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, 117 North Sycamore Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701; info.occca@gmail.com; 714-667-1517; occca.org/call-for-art.
May 31, 2025 entry deadline
New Mexico, Silver City “Perception” (July 3–20, 2025). This exhibition is a call for ceramic artwork that explores the concept of perception—how we see, interpret, and interact with the world around us. Perception invites ceramic artists to submit work that delves into this idea, examining personal, cultural, and sensory interpretations of their environment and experiences. All types of ceramic work are welcome. Open to artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and have been completed in the last year. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $30 for one entry and $5 for each additional entry, limit of three total entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Bianka Groves. Contact Light Art Space, 209 West Broadway, Silver City, NM 88061; karen@lightartspace.com; lightartspace.com.
June 1, 2025 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Lancaster “2025 Strictly Functional Pottery National” (September 20–November 8, 2025). 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. Work must be for sale and available for the duration of the exhibition. Submission images must be cropped to square dimensions. Fee: $40, fee waived for students with active ID. Juried from digital. Juror: Mark Hewitt. Contact Amy Burk, Lancaster Creative Factory, 580 South Prince Street, Rear, Lancaster, PA 17603; amyburk08@yahoo.com, 410-570-5043; strictlyfunctionalpottery.net.
united states exhibitions
May 1, 2025 entry deadline
California, Santa Monica “Frontier Futurism” (June 25–July 12, 2025). Frontier Futurism is a curated exhibition exploring the evolving mythologies of the American West through a contemporary vision, where desert landscapes merge with visions of the future and environmental reflection. As the horizon of the West shifts, what new stories emerge from its dust? Open to mid-career US artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and available for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Ruth Price. Contact Dorado 806 Projects, 806 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401; al@dorado806.com; dorado806.com.
May 2, 2025 entry deadline
Arizona, Tubac “Proud to be Seen 2025” (May 30–July 4, 2025).Out of the shadows, and into the light. Artists interpret the pride of who they are and their community in this exhibition, ”Proud to Be Seen.” Open to US artists over the age of 18. Artists are encouraged to create and to enter work, which is innovative in concept and approach, whether representational or abstract. Work must have been completed within the last 24 months. All work must be the original creation of the artist and be for sale. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Contact Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road, Tubac, AZ 85646; exhibitsmanager@tubacarts.org; 520-398-2371; tubacarts.org.
May 2, 2025 entry deadline
California, Danville “Art in Miniature” (July 12–September 20, 2025). The Village Theatre and Art Gallery is hosting its 15th annual juried exhibition. Miniature paintings and sculptures are fine art on a small scale, with minute attention to detail, which can withstand close inspection or enlargement. Artwork must be 4 × 6 in. or less. Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be the original creation of the artist. Fee: $30 for up to three works. Juried from digital. Contact The Village Theatre and Art Gallery, 500 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526; artgallery@danville.ca.gov; 925-314-3426; danville.ca.gov/227/Village-Theatre-Art-Gallery.
May 18, 2025 entry deadline
New York, Port Chester “Functional Fall: Shake It Up” (September 1–October 18, 2025). The Third Annual Functional Fall Exhibition at Clay Art Center invites ceramic artists to create functional salt-and-pepper shakers or cellars, and encourages them to explore the theme from a variety of perspectives, including function, style, culture, and social significance. Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and have been completed in the past two years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $25 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Jurors: Austin Coudriet and Nikki Lau. Contact Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573; gallery@claycenter.org; 914-937-2047; clayartcenter.org/call-for-entry.
May 31, 2025 entry deadline
New York, Kingston “Picnic” (September 6, 2025–January 17, 2026). The International Museum of Dinnerware Design invites artists and designers 18 and older, and living in the US, to apply. Artists and designers in all media are invited to explore the theme Picnic through the creation of specialized dinnerware or 2D or 3D work related to the topic. 3D work should be no larger than 18 inches in any dimension. Entries for functional work should include at least one image with appropriate picnic cuisine. All work must be original and have been completed in the past two years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $35 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Brian Czibesz. Contact Margaret Carney, The International Museum of Dinnerware Design, 524 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401; director@dinnerwaremuseum.org; 845-383-1333; dinnerwaremuseum.org.
July 5, 2025 entry deadline
New Hampshire, Dover “Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition” (September 8–October 31, 2025). The Art Center’s Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition aims to celebrate the diversity and creativity of contemporary sculpture in various mediums. Open to US artists over the age of 18. Entries must be original works no larger than 12 feet tall and 3 feet wide. All work must be available for sale and The Art Center retains a 30% commission. Fee: $35 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Contact The Art Center, 1 Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, NH 03820; theartcenterdover@gmail.com; 603-241-2713; contemporarysculpture.artcall.org.
regional exhibitions
May 2, 2025 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Maynard “Resilience” (July 9–August 9, 2025). We invite artists to submit work for our 2nd collaborative, juried exhibit with ArtSpace Maynard. Resilience: The art of bouncing back and moving forward in the face of adversity, be it personal, environmental, social, or global. For our second annual collaborative juried exhibit, 6 Bridges Gallery and ArtSpace Maynard invite artists to submit work that speaks to the theme of resilience. Open to Massachusetts residents over the age of 16. Work must have been created in the last three years and must be for sale. Fee: $35 for first entry, additional $5 each for second and third entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Jamaal Eversley. Contact 6 Bridges Gallery, 77 Main Street, Maynard, MA 01754; 6bridgesgallery@gmail.com; 978-897-3825; 6bridges.gallery/call-for-artists-resilience.
May 21, 2025 entry deadline
California, Benicia “Arts of Fire—ACGA Regional Exhibition” (August 7– September 21, 2025). The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California (ACGA) and NY2CA Gallery invite you to submit your most inspiring “Arts of Fire." All submissions must be created in the mediums of ceramic or glass. Both Sculptural and Functional work will be accepted. Pedestal and wall work accepted. Wall pieces over 10 lbs must be cleated, limited to 15 pounds. A limited number of outdoor pieces may be accepted and must be securely installed by artist. Artists must reside in California (unless previous CA resident/ACGA member). Must be over 18 years of age. Work must not have previously exhibited at NY2CA Gallery. All artwork must be for sale. All work must be hang/display ready. Fee: $40 for up to 3 unique pieces. Juried from digital. Jurors: Lisa Reinertson, Demetra Theofanus. Contact Vicki Gunter, the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California; acgaexhibitions@gmail.com; acga.net/arts-of-fire-acga-regional-exhibition.
fairs, festivals, and more
May 4, 2025 entry deadline
Ohio, Springboro “ARTfest on Main” (August 23, 2025). The ARTfest on Main will be presented in the charming Springboro Historic District. Submissions must be the work of exhibiting artists, not the work of mass-production studios, organizations, or groups. No imports, no commercial, and no purchase-for-resale work. Submit seven digital photos, including a booth image, via zapplication. org. Fee: $30; Booth fees: $125–225. Juried from digital. Event location South Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066; artfestonmain@outlook.com; 937-546-0222; ARTfestonmain.com.
May 31, 2025 entry deadline
West Virginia, Wheeling “Oglebayfest” (October 3–5, 2025). Submissions must be the work of exhibiting artists, not the work of mass-production studios, organizations, or groups. No imports, no commercial, and no purchase-for-resale work. Submit seven images, including two booth images, via callforentry.org. Fee: $30; Booth fees: $175-535. Juried from digital. Event location 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003; rmorgan@oionline.com; 304-242-7700; oionline.com/oglebayfest.
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international exhibitions
May 5, 2025 entry deadline
Italy, Puglia “32nd Competition of Contemporary Ceramic Art—Mediterraneo” (July 5–October 12, 2025). The Municipal Administration of Grottaglie is pleased to announce the official opening of the XXXII edition of the Contemporary Ceramics Competition “Mediterraneo,” an initiative of international importance aimed at promoting and enhancing ceramic art, with particular attention to innovation and contemporaneity. All work must be original, created in the last two years, and be no larger than 2 cubic meters. No fee. Juried from digital. Contact Grottaglie Ceramic Museum, Castello Episcopio, Largo Maria Immacolata, 74023 Grottaglie TA, Italy; mediterraneo@comune.grottaglie.ta.it.; 099-5620427; comune.grottaglie.ta.it/it/news/disciplinare-del-xxxii-concorso-di-ceramica-contemporanea-mediterraneo.
May 30, 2025 entry deadline
California, Santa Ana “How’s the Weather? Art and Climate Change” (July 5–August 23, 2025). Topicality is the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art’s forte, and the extreme weather caused by climate change has become an existential threat to our planet now. From Rembrandt and Turner to Gerhart Richter’s Secrets of Clouds, for centuries, artists have been interpreting the weather in their art. But now is the time for artists to make a statement. Send us your visions of hope, promising ideas, new solutions, and innovative creations that can mitigate the impending doom of climate change, if only we can implement them soon. How will we respond to the existential threat of climate change with our art? All work must be original. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $45 for two entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Shana Nys Dambrot. Contact Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, 117 North Sycamore Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701; info.occca@gmail.com; 714-667-1517; occca.org/call-for-art.
May 31, 2025 entry deadline
New Mexico, Silver City “Perception” (July 3–20, 2025). This exhibition is a call for ceramic artwork that explores the concept of perception—how we see, interpret, and interact with the world around us. Perception invites ceramic artists to submit work that delves into this idea, examining personal, cultural, and sensory interpretations of their environment and experiences. All types of ceramic work are welcome. Open to artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and have been completed in the last year. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $30 for one entry and $5 for each additional entry, limit of three total entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Bianka Groves. Contact Light Art Space, 209 West Broadway, Silver City, NM 88061; karen@lightartspace.com; lightartspace.com.
June 1, 2025 entry deadline
Pennsylvania, Lancaster “2025 Strictly Functional Pottery National” (September 20–November 8, 2025). 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. Work must be for sale and available for the duration of the exhibition. Submission images must be cropped to square dimensions. Fee: $40, fee waived for students with active ID. Juried from digital. Juror: Mark Hewitt. Contact Amy Burk, Lancaster Creative Factory, 580 South Prince Street, Rear, Lancaster, PA 17603; amyburk08@yahoo.com, 410-570-5043; strictlyfunctionalpottery.net.
united states exhibitions
May 1, 2025 entry deadline
California, Santa Monica “Frontier Futurism” (June 25–July 12, 2025). Frontier Futurism is a curated exhibition exploring the evolving mythologies of the American West through a contemporary vision, where desert landscapes merge with visions of the future and environmental reflection. As the horizon of the West shifts, what new stories emerge from its dust? Open to mid-career US artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and available for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Ruth Price. Contact Dorado 806 Projects, 806 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401; al@dorado806.com; dorado806.com.
May 2, 2025 entry deadline
Arizona, Tubac “Proud to be Seen 2025” (May 30–July 4, 2025).Out of the shadows, and into the light. Artists interpret the pride of who they are and their community in this exhibition, ”Proud to Be Seen.” Open to US artists over the age of 18. Artists are encouraged to create and to enter work, which is innovative in concept and approach, whether representational or abstract. Work must have been completed within the last 24 months. All work must be the original creation of the artist and be for sale. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Contact Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road, Tubac, AZ 85646; exhibitsmanager@tubacarts.org; 520-398-2371; tubacarts.org.
May 2, 2025 entry deadline
California, Danville “Art in Miniature” (July 12–September 20, 2025). The Village Theatre and Art Gallery is hosting its 15th annual juried exhibition. Miniature paintings and sculptures are fine art on a small scale, with minute attention to detail, which can withstand close inspection or enlargement. Artwork must be 4 × 6 in. or less. Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be the original creation of the artist. Fee: $30 for up to three works. Juried from digital. Contact The Village Theatre and Art Gallery, 500 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526; artgallery@danville.ca.gov; 925-314-3426; danville.ca.gov/227/Village-Theatre-Art-Gallery.
May 18, 2025 entry deadline
New York, Port Chester “Functional Fall: Shake It Up” (September 1–October 18, 2025). The Third Annual Functional Fall Exhibition at Clay Art Center invites ceramic artists to create functional salt-and-pepper shakers or cellars, and encourages them to explore the theme from a variety of perspectives, including function, style, culture, and social significance. Open to US artists over the age of 18. All work must be original and have been completed in the past two years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $25 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Jurors: Austin Coudriet and Nikki Lau. Contact Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573; gallery@claycenter.org; 914-937-2047; clayartcenter.org/call-for-entry.
May 31, 2025 entry deadline
New York, Kingston “Picnic” (September 6, 2025–January 17, 2026). The International Museum of Dinnerware Design invites artists and designers 18 and older, and living in the US, to apply. Artists and designers in all media are invited to explore the theme Picnic through the creation of specialized dinnerware or 2D or 3D work related to the topic. 3D work should be no larger than 18 inches in any dimension. Entries for functional work should include at least one image with appropriate picnic cuisine. All work must be original and have been completed in the past two years. All work must be available for sale. Fee: $35 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Brian Czibesz. Contact Margaret Carney, The International Museum of Dinnerware Design, 524 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401; director@dinnerwaremuseum.org; 845-383-1333; dinnerwaremuseum.org.
July 5, 2025 entry deadline
New Hampshire, Dover “Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition” (September 8–October 31, 2025). The Art Center’s Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition aims to celebrate the diversity and creativity of contemporary sculpture in various mediums. Open to US artists over the age of 18. Entries must be original works no larger than 12 feet tall and 3 feet wide. All work must be available for sale and The Art Center retains a 30% commission. Fee: $35 for up to three entries. Juried from digital. Contact The Art Center, 1 Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, NH 03820; theartcenterdover@gmail.com; 603-241-2713; contemporarysculpture.artcall.org.
regional exhibitions
May 2, 2025 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Maynard “Resilience” (July 9–August 9, 2025). We invite artists to submit work for our 2nd collaborative, juried exhibit with ArtSpace Maynard. Resilience: The art of bouncing back and moving forward in the face of adversity, be it personal, environmental, social, or global. For our second annual collaborative juried exhibit, 6 Bridges Gallery and ArtSpace Maynard invite artists to submit work that speaks to the theme of resilience. Open to Massachusetts residents over the age of 16. Work must have been created in the last three years and must be for sale. Fee: $35 for first entry, additional $5 each for second and third entries. Juried from digital. Juror: Jamaal Eversley. Contact 6 Bridges Gallery, 77 Main Street, Maynard, MA 01754; 6bridgesgallery@gmail.com; 978-897-3825; 6bridges.gallery/call-for-artists-resilience.
May 21, 2025 entry deadline
California, Benicia “Arts of Fire—ACGA Regional Exhibition” (August 7– September 21, 2025). The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California (ACGA) and NY2CA Gallery invite you to submit your most inspiring “Arts of Fire." All submissions must be created in the mediums of ceramic or glass. Both Sculptural and Functional work will be accepted. Pedestal and wall work accepted. Wall pieces over 10 lbs must be cleated, limited to 15 pounds. A limited number of outdoor pieces may be accepted and must be securely installed by artist. Artists must reside in California (unless previous CA resident/ACGA member). Must be over 18 years of age. Work must not have previously exhibited at NY2CA Gallery. All artwork must be for sale. All work must be hang/display ready. Fee: $40 for up to 3 unique pieces. Juried from digital. Jurors: Lisa Reinertson, Demetra Theofanus. Contact Vicki Gunter, the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California; acgaexhibitions@gmail.com; acga.net/arts-of-fire-acga-regional-exhibition.
fairs, festivals, and more
May 4, 2025 entry deadline
Ohio, Springboro “ARTfest on Main” (August 23, 2025). The ARTfest on Main will be presented in the charming Springboro Historic District. Submissions must be the work of exhibiting artists, not the work of mass-production studios, organizations, or groups. No imports, no commercial, and no purchase-for-resale work. Submit seven digital photos, including a booth image, via zapplication. org. Fee: $30; Booth fees: $125–225. Juried from digital. Event location South Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066; artfestonmain@outlook.com; 937-546-0222; ARTfestonmain.com.
May 31, 2025 entry deadline
West Virginia, Wheeling “Oglebayfest” (October 3–5, 2025). Submissions must be the work of exhibiting artists, not the work of mass-production studios, organizations, or groups. No imports, no commercial, and no purchase-for-resale work. Submit seven images, including two booth images, via callforentry.org. Fee: $30; Booth fees: $175-535. Juried from digital. Event location 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003; rmorgan@oionline.com; 304-242-7700; oionline.com/oglebayfest.
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