international exhibitions 

October 7, 2023 entry deadline 

California, Roseville “Natural Elements” (December 1, 2023– January 13, 2024). This show will facilitate an exploration of the intrinsic connection between art and the wonders of the natural world. Open to artists 18 years of age and older. All artwork must be original and completed within the last two years. Artwork cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Contact Blue Line Arts, 405 Vernon Street, Suite #100, Roseville, CA 95678; gallery@bluelinearts.org; 916-783-4117; www.bluelinearts.org

October 10, 2023 entry deadline 

Florida, Key West “Small Works Exhibit 2023” (November 3–26). Open to artists 18 years of age and older. Accepted is 2D and 3D work; painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, textile (no jewelry please). Artwork must be original, and not exceed 10 inches in any direction. Artists may submit up to 6 pieces for this call. Fee: $16. Juried from digital. Contact Jag Gallery, 1075 Duval Street, C23, Key West, FL 33040; jaggallerykw@gmail.com; 305- 407-6202; www.jaggallery.art

October 15, 2023 entry deadline 

Washington, Bellingham “Annual Winter Warmers Cup Show” (January 1–31). Open to artists residing 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 Pottery, 1000 Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA, 98225; annmarie@goodearthpots.com; 360-671-3998; www.goodearthpots.com

October 20, 2023 entry deadline 

Florida, Panama City “Sixteenth Annual Cup Show: Form and Function” (November 17–December 8). 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. Contact Amelia Center Gallery, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401; pamromin@gulfcoast.edu; 360-671-3998; www.gulfcoast.edu/community-friends/arts-culture/amelia-center-gallery/exhibition-opportunity/index.html

October 30, 2023 entry deadline 

California, Laguna Beach “2023-small works-BIG TALENT” (December 7–29). For this online exhibition, Las Laguna Art Gallery is looking for small works with big impact. There is no intended theme for the work; it just needs to fit the criteria of being “small art.” Open to all local, national or international artists. All mediums and subjects accepted. No works over 18 inches on either side, including frame. Fee: $31. Juried from digital. Contact the Las Laguna Art Gallery, 577 South Coast Highway, Suite A1, Laguna Beach, CA 92651; laslagunaartgallery@gmail.com; 949-505-0950; www.laslagunaartgallery.com/calls-for-entry

November 1, 2023 entry deadline 

New Mexico, Santa Fe “Selfhood” (January 1–19). This juried exhibition will feature artworks centered upon the concept of selfhood. It will consider how selfhood is constructed, altered, and reimagined. Open to artists 18 years of age and older. All media is welcome. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Rosemary Meza-DesPlas. Contact Strata Gallery, 125 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 105, Santa Fe, NM 87501; art@stratagallerysantafe.com; 505-780-5403; www.stratagallerysantafe.com

November 30, 2023 entry deadline 

California, Laguna Beach “2024 - Black, White or Grey” (January 4–26). For this exhibition Las Laguna Art Gallery challenges artists to use black, white or gray or a combination thereof. Open to artists 18 years of age and older. Various media is welcome, including ceramics. Fee: $31. Juried from digital. Contact Las Laguna Art Gallery, 577 South Coast Highway, Suite A1, Laguna Beach, CA 92651; laslagunaartgallery@gmail.com; 949-505-0950; www.laslagunaartgallery.com/calls-for-entry

January 31, 2024 entry deadline 

Japan, Tajimi City, Gifu “The 13th International Ceramics Festival MINO, Japan” (October 18–November 17, 2024). Open to ceramic artists from all over the world. Theme of this year’s competition is “The Future of Ceramics.” Entries should go beyond traditional concepts in a way that is imaginative and inspired—one that opens the door to the future of the ceramics. No fee for up to 3 entries in 3 categories. Juried from digital. Contact Ceramic Park Mino; 0572-25-4111; info@icfmino.com; www.icfmino.com

February 15, 2024 entry deadline 

Virginia, Richmond “TEA” (March 20–April 20). Artspace Gallery will present an international juried exhibition of clay forms related to the service of Tea (tea pots, tea bowls, tea caddies, tea cups, etc.). Open to ceramic artists 18 years of age and older residing in the US and Canada. Work must have been created with in the past 3 years. Curated by John Jessiman and juried by Mitch Iburg. Opening March 21 during the NCECA conference. Fee: $35 for 3 entries. $10 each for 2 additional works. Juried from digital. Contact John Jessiman, 2833-A Hathaway Road, Richmond, VA 23225; 434-248-5074; johnjessiman255@gmail.com; www.artspacegallery.org

united states exhibitions 

October 8, 2023 entry deadline 

Indiana, Indianapolis “College Invitational 2023” (November 13–December 23). This is a national juried exhibition focusing on currently enrolled college students who are seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in any field of fine art and/or craft. Students pursuing other degrees are welcome to apply but must consider the competitive nature of this call. Open to artists 18 years of age and older working in any medium. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Contact the Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E 67th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220; amoore@indplsartcenter.org; 317-255-2464 ext. 2490; indyartcenter.org

October 14, 2023 entry deadline 

Louisiana, Alexandria “8th Annual 5x5x5 Show” (November 9–February 3). Open to artists 18 years of age and older working in any medium. Three dimensional work should stay with in the same 5 inches in any dimension. Applicants are allowed to submit 1–3 pieces. One image per entry. Do not submit more than one image for a piece. Fee: $15. Juried from digital. Juror: Tom Richard. Contact the River Oaks Art Center, 1330 Second Street, Alexandria, LA 71301; rachael@riveroaksartscenter.com; 318-473-2670; www.riveroaksartscenter.com

October 15, 2023 entry deadline 

Colorado, Boulder “Dairy Arts Center Annual Call for Art 2024–2025” (Ongoing). Open to artists 18 years of age and older working in any visual art medium. Selected applicants will work with the curator of visual arts, Drew Austin, to develop and program exhibitions to be shown between September 2024–August 2025. Applications may be submitted for an individual artist, a group of artists/collective, or a curated exhibition of artists. Fee: $40. Juried from digital. Contact the Dairy Art Center, Drew Austin, 2590 Walnut, Boulder, CO 80302; drew@thedairy.org; thedairy.org

October 20, 2023 entry deadline 

Rhode Island, Pawtucket “Sculpture Now - Art 2 the 3rd Dimension” (December 2, 2023–January 3, 2024). This exhibit focuses on the unique aspects of three-dimensional expression, such as the use of space, light, multiple points of view, tactile elements, kinetic potential, and interactive possibilities. Open to artists 18 years of age and older working in any 3D medium. Artwork previously exhibited with ALRI is not permitted. All work must be exhibition ready to install. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Contact the Art League of Rhode Island, 80 Fountain Street, Suite 107A, Pawtucket, RI 02860; office@artleagueri.org; 401-861-0500; artleagueri.org

October 27, 2023 entry deadline 

Wyoming, Gillette “AVA’s 22nd Annual Art Matters Exhibition” (January 2–31). AVA’s 2024 Gala Fundraiser & Art Auction will feature 45 individual artworks in live and silent auctions. Awards for best in show, second place, and third place are to be allocated based on a juried selection process. Open to artists 18 years of age and older. 2D and 3D original artwork in any medium will be considered. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Contact the AVA Community Art Center, 509 W. 2nd Street, Gillette, WY 82716; quinn@avacenter.org; 307-682-9133; www.avacenter.org

regional exhibitions 

October 1, 2023 entry deadline 

Florida, Stuart “33rd Annual All Florida Juried Art Show” (January 9–March 2). This annual exhibition is an exciting opportunity for Florida artists to share their work and creativity within our community. Open to all Florida artists in all media. Awards: first ($500), second ($200), third ($100), and up to four honorable mentions ($50). Fee: $40. Juried from digital. Juror: Gregory Jones. Contact the MartinArts, Jennifer Hearn, 772-287-6676 x2 or email juriedshow@martinarts.org; Court House Cultural Center, 80 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994; www.martinarts.org

October 6, 2023 entry deadline 

Hawai’i, Hilo“2023 Hawaii Nei Art Exhibition” (November 3–December 14). The main subject(s) of your piece(s) must be a species native to Hawai‘i Island. The definition used to define a native species is an organism that naturally arrived to Hawaii without the help of humans. Open to all residents of the Island of Hawai’i. Works must be original, created in the last two years, and must not have been previously shown in any other exhibition, gallery, or website. Fee: $15. Juried from digital. Jurors: Andrea Pro and Nainoa Rosehill. Contact the Hawai’i Nei Art Contest, hawaii.nei.art@gmail.com; 808-933-0416. 

November 13, 2023 entry deadline 

Florida, St. Petersburg “Fresh Squeezed 8: Emerging Artists in Florida” (April 13–June 27). The Morean Arts Center invites emerging artists currently residing in Florida to submit entries for possible exhibition. Open to all emerging artists (age 18 or older) who are current residents of Florida, without restriction to medium. The Morean is defining an emerging artist as one who has never had a solo show in the state of Florida. Fee: $15. Juried from digital. Contact the Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave Street Petersburg, FL 33701, amanda.cooper@moreanartscenter.org; 727-822-7872; moreanartscenter.org.

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