international exhibitions

October 1, 2022 entry deadline

California, Laguna Beach “2022–Far Away Places” (November 3–26) open to a variety of mediums, including sculpture. Far Away Places is an online and in-gallery group exhibition. Works can be of unique and exotic places that you consider far away. A select number of artists will be chosen to send their work to the gallery for the in-person exhibition. Fee: $31. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Las Laguna Art Gallery, 577 South Coast Highway, Ste A1, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651; laslagunaartgallery@gmail.com; 949-505-0950; www.laslagunaartgallery.com/calls-for-entry.

October 1, 2022 entry deadline

Washington, Bellingham “Annual Winter Warmers Cup Show” (January 1–31, 2023) open to artists in the US and Canada. Apply with up to three original ceramic cups (mugs, goblets, sippers, yunomis, etc.). Five percent of show sales will be donated to feed local neighbors in need. Gallery will pay for return shipping of unsold cups. Full details on gallery website. No fee. Juried from digital. Juror: Ann Marie Cooper. Contact Good Earth Pots, 1000 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225; annmarie@goodearthpots.com; 360-671-3998; www.goodearthpots.com.

October 14, 2022 entry deadline

Massachusetts, Boston “MOOD” (November 11–Ongoing) open to all fine art mediums, except film/video. This call is open to artists worldwide, both amateur and professional. Work that has been selected for previous exhibits with Art Fluent will not be considered. The power of art is healing. This theory rests upon the fact that art connects with emotion. This is an online exhibition. Fee: $25 (first entry); $10 (each additional). Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Art Fluent, 1 Washington Mall #1218, Boston, MA 02108; hello@art-fluent.com; www.art-fluent.com.

October 21, 2022 entry deadline

Florida, Panama City “Fifteenth Annual Cup Show: Form and Function” (November 18–December 9) open to both functional and sculptural work that addresses the idea of the cup, including its relation to history, politics, craft, technology, utility, and narrative. Work must have been completed in the last three years. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact the Amelia Center Gallery, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401; pamromin@gulfcoast.edu; 850-872-3886; www.gulfcoast.edu/community/arts-culture/amelia-center-gallery/exhibition-opportunity/index.html. 

November 10, 2022 entry deadline

Montana, Missoula “small works, Big Ideas” (February 3–25, 2023) open to artists in the US, Mexico, and Canada. This is an exhibition showcasing small-scale ceramic works that exhibits strength in concept and execution. Works must fit within an 8-inch-cubed area. Artists may enter up to 2 works for consideration. Please visit the website for full prospectus and entry process. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: Richard Notkin. Contact the Clay Studio of Missoula, 1106 Hawthorne St., Missoula, MT, 59802; info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org; 406-543-0509; www.theclaystudioofmissoula.org.

November 21, 2022 entry deadline

Florida, Key West “Small Works Exhibit 2022” (December 17, 2022–January 9, 2023) open to artists 18 years of age and older. Artwork must be original and under 10 inches in any direction (including a frame, if there is one); two- and three-dimensional works are eligible for entry. Artists can submit up to six pieces. Fee: $16 per entry. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact the Jag Gallery, 1075 Duval St., C23, Key West, FL, 33040; jaggallerykw@gmail.com; 305-407-6202; www.jaggallery.art.

united states exhibitions

October 7, 2022 entry deadline

Arizona, Sedona “Big Gay Art Show” (December 7–23) open to emerging and professional artists 18 years and older. Open to any medium. The Big Gay Art Show is a juried art show that exhibits and sells artwork in support of the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Each artist can submit up to 3 images of their artwork. Fee: $15. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact the Sedona Arts Center, 715 Art Barn Rd., Sedona, AZ 86336; events@sedonaartscenter.org; 928-282-3809; https://sedonaartscenter.org.

October 10, 2022 entry deadline

Colorado, Grand Junction “Small Matter 2022, 2nd biannual National Juried Exhibition” (November 28–January 26) open to all US-based artists 18 years of age and older working in 2D and 3D media. Entries must be original works created within the last five years, and not previously exhibited at the CMU Art Gallery. Pieces should not exceed 12 inches in any direction. 3D Works must not weight more than 30 pounds. There will be $1000 in cash awards given. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Pattie Chalmers. Contact the Colorado Mesa University 437Co Art Gallery, 437 Colorado Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501; 437coartgallery@coloradomesa.edu; 970-241-2025; www.coloradomesa.edu/art/gallery/index.html.

October 14, 2022 entry deadline

California, Roseville “Crocker Kingsley 2022” December 2, 2022–January 14, 2023) open to artists 18 and older. Works selected by this year’s juror will be on display in all 4 galleries at Blue Line Arts. Cash awards will be presented as well. Up to 10 additional images can be submitted for an extra $5/image. Fee: $45. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Blue Line Arts, 405 Vernon St., Suite 100, Roseville, CA 95678; gallery@bluelinearts.org; 916-783-4117; www.bluelinearts.org.

January 6, 2023 entry deadline

West Virginia, Wheeling “Earth & Fire” (February 24–April 1, 2023) open to visual artists 18 and older residing in the US. All works must be made of clay and must be the original work of the artist. Artists may submit up to 2 works. Works must have been completed within the last two calendar years and not been previously exhibited at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. All works must be for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Stifel Fine Arts Center, Oglebay Institute, Earth & Fire Exhibit, 1330 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003; lrasmussen@oionline.com; 304-242-7700; https://oionline.com.

January 31, 2023 entry deadline

Michigan, Ann Arbor “Entomophagous Dining (Eating Insects)” (April 8–August 26, 2023) open to all artists and designers in the US and Canada. No media restrictions. Each entry must demonstrate the artist’s interpretation of the theme, whether that be in the form of a functional piece, sculpture, or design concept model or drawing. Work should be no larger than 18 inches in all directions. Work may not include perishable materials. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Mary Jo Bole. Contact Margaret Carney, The International Museum of Dinnerware Design, 520 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104; director@dinnerwaremuseum.org; 607-382-1415; www.dinnerwaremuseum.org.

regional exhibitions

October 1, 2022 entry deadline

Missouri, St. Louis “Maturity and Its Muse: Celebrating Artistic Experience 2023” (April 15–May 18, 2023) open to artists 70 years of age and older as of January 1, 2023 who live in the St. Louis, Missouri, region and surrounding 200-mile radius. Open to all media, styles, subjects, themes, and techniques. Work must have been completed between 2018–2022. Work must not have been previously displayed in the Art Saint Louis Gallery or in any Art Saint Louis virtual gallery exhibit. Fee: $20. Juried from digital. Jurors: Lynn Friedman Hamilton and Carolyn Miles. Contact Art Saint Louis, 1223 Pine St., St. Louis, MO 63103; robin@artstlouis.org; www.artstlouis.org.

October 14, 2022 entry deadline

Hawaii, Hilo “Hawaii Nei Art Exhibition 2022” (November 4–December 15) open only to Hawaii Island (Big Island) artists in all mediums and styles. This art exhibition celebrates the native flora and fauna of Hawai‘i Island. All works must be original, have been created in the last two years, and must not have been previously shown in any other exhibition, gallery, or website. Monetary prizes will be awarded for 1st Place, 2nd Place, and Jurors’ Choice. Fee: $15. Juried from digital. Jurors: Haley Kailiehu, Mililani Browning, and Rein Loo. Contact Wailoa Center, Hawaii Nei Art Contest, hawaii.nei.art@gmail.com; 808-933-0416; www.hawaiineiartcontest.org.

October 21, 2022 entry deadline

Ohio, Cincinnati “Annual Greater Cincinnati Catholic Art Exhibition” (November 12–January 12) open to any artist over the age of 18, professional or amateur. Artists must reside in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. Work must be original. Limit three entries per artist. Submitted work does not need to be of a religious nature but should evidence elements of goodness, truth, and beauty; witness to the dignity of the human person; attest to the reality of the spiritual life; and demonstrate mastery of the artist’s medium. Fee: $40. Juried from digital. Juror: Cecelia Dorger, PhD. Contact Anglico Catholic Arts Guild, PO Box 18092, Cincinnati, Ohio 45218, ncsmith@angelicoproject.org; 513-253-4813; https://angelicoproject.org.

January 14, 2023 entry deadline

Massachusetts, Lexington “The State of Clay 12th Biennial Ceramic Exhibition” (May 13–June 11, 2023) open to all ceramic artists over the age of 18, who have current or former ties to Massachusetts through work or residency. The aim of the show is to broaden public awareness of contemporary ceramic art and to provide a venue for Massachusetts clay artists. Work must have been completed within the last three years. Work must not have been previously displayed in a State of Clay exhibit. Accepted artwork must be for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Liz Quackenbush. Contact LexArt–Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St., Lexington, MA 02421; thestateofclay@gmail.com; https://stateofclay.com.

fairs and festivals

March 1, 2023 entry deadline

Texas, Lubbock “Lubbock Arts Festival—Juried Gallery 2023” (April 15–16, 2023) 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.

Topics: Ceramic Artists

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