Montana, Missoula “It’s the Little Things” (February 7–March 1, 2025). Open to artists in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, ”It’s the Little Things” at the Clay Studio of Missoula aims to highlight small-scale ceramic work—be it functional or sculptural—that emphasizes the significance of the subtle, the detailed, and the thoughtfully conceived. While scale plays a pivotal role, we seek works that capture attention through their meticulous craftsmanship, innovative concepts, or compelling techniques. This exhibition aspires to showcase how even the smallest works can evoke powerful emotions, tell compelling stories, and create a lasting impact. Work must address the theme formally and or conceptually, be made primarily out of clay, and must measure no more than 10” in any direction. The artist is responsible for freight and insurance on the work to and from Missoula, Montana. The Clay Studio is responsible for insurance during the exhibition. All work must be for sale. Work that differs from the submitted image will be disqualified. Artists may submit images for up to two entries, and a maximum of two images for each entry. Awards: Current show awards include Best of Show ($200) and other cash merit awards. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Jurors: Beth Lo. Contact Shalene Valenzuela, The Clay Studio of Missoula, 1106 Hawthorne St., Missoula, MT 59802; director@theclaystudioofmissoula.org; 406-543-0509; theclaystudioofmissoula.org.
united states exhibitions
October 11, 2024 entry deadline
Colorado, Denver “delecTABLE: The Fine Art of Dining: Seventh Biennial National” (February 21–March 30, 2025). Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. A juried exhibit dedicated to the presentation of functional ceramics, focusing on the fine art of dining, to include serving vessels, place settings, platters, and dinner table décor. Artists may submit up to three works made within the last three years, made of at least 75% ceramic materials, and be for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Justin Paik Reese. Contact Holly Hurd, 200 Grant St Denver, CO 80203; h.hurd@asld.org; 303-778-6990 ext. 1108; asld.org/delectable.
October 12, 2024 entry deadline
Colorado, Grand Junction “Small Matters 2024” (December 2–January 28, 2025). Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. “Small Matters” is a national juried exhibition hosted by the 437Co Art Gallery at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado. Entries must be original works created within the last five years, and not previously exhibited at the CMU Art Gallery. Artists may submit up to three works measuring no larger than 12 inches in any direction. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Adam Hawk. Contact 437CO Art Gallery, 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501; 437coartgallery@coloradomesa.edu; 970-248-1300; coloradomesa.edu/art/gallery.
October 18, 2024 entry deadline
Florida, Panama City “Seventeenth Annual Cup Show – Form and Function” (November 15–December 6). Open to any artists living or working in the US or Canada, ages 18 and over. Gulf Coast State College Amelia Center Gallery is hosting its annual juried exhibition that explores the idea of the drinking vessel. The focus of the exhibit is on the function and concept of the drinking vessel, including its relation to history, politics, craft, technology, utility, and narrative. It is a survey of the wide variety of approaches to contemporary ceramics through the lens of the most intimate and accessible vessel–the cup. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Martha Grover. Contact Paval Amromin, Amelia Center Gallery, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401; annmarie@goodearthpots.com; 850-769-3886 ext. 4874; gulfcoast.edu/community-friends/arts-culture/amelia-center-gallery/exhibition-opportunity/index.html.
October 20, 2024 entry deadline
Rhode Island, Pawtucket “Art. Life. Design: The Way We Live” (November 23–January 18, 2025). Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. Welcome to Art, Life, Design: The Way We Live. This exhibit will demonstrate that art is integral to interior design as are line, color, form, light, line, pattern, and space. Art defines the aesthetic appeal of the spaces in which we live and serves as a powerful tool for evoking emotions and mood. We seek to elicit from those who live in these spaces, be it joy and inspiration or serenity and reflection. This exhibit invites you to explore the concept of art as a foundational component of interior design. In your home or business, it reflects the way we live and how we aspire to experience life. Please join us in this curated showcase of art and vignettes to display how it integrates aesthetically pleasing elements into a space (big and small) and derives a measure of thought and emotion in all styles and forms. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Jurors: Adria Polletta and Joshua Cullion. Contact Art League RI Gallery and Hallway Gallery, 80 Fountain Street, Suite 107A, Pawtucket, RI 02860; nancym@artleagueri.org; 401-861-0500; artleagueri.org.
November 1, 2024 entry deadline
Arizona, Sedona “Small Works: An Element of Celebration” (December 6–22). Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. This show’s intention is to make art more accessible to first-time buyers, holiday shoppers, and seasoned collectors, alike. Entries must be original works created within the last three years, and not previously exhibited in any other Sedona Arts Center exhibition. Artists may submit up to three works measuring no larger than 12 inches in any direction. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Contact Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, Arizona 86336; sac@sedonaartscenter.org; 928-282-3809; sedonaartscenter.org/call-to-artists.
November 3, 2024 entry deadline
Ohio, Rocky River “A New Century: Ceramics Inspired by the Legacy of Art Deco” (January 30–December 7, 2025). Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. Rocky River Public Library and the Cowan Pottery Museum are looking for work for their first yearlong group exhibition. 2025 marks the century anniversary of the ”International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts,” which coined the term Art Deco. This call is open to contemporary ceramic works that are inspired by this historic period and its themes (geometric design, stylized forms, artistic and technological innovations, etc.). Work should be primarily ceramic material and produced within the last two years. Artists may submit up to five works, but they must be able to fit in one of the provided cases (measurements listed on website). No fee. Juried from digital. Contact Greg Hatch, Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116; cowan@rrpl.org; 440-895-3763; rrpl.org/call-for-artists.
November 25, 2024 entry deadline
Arizona, Sedona “Earth and Fire: A Ceramics Show” (January 3–31, 2025). Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. As part of our Elements series this season, we invite all ceramic artists to submit work for consideration for Earth and Fire. Entries must be original works created within the last three years, and not previously exhibited in any other Sedona Arts Center exhibition. Artists may submit up to three works. Awards totaling $900. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Contact Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, Arizona 86336; jd@sedonaartscenter.org; 928-282-3809; sedonaartscenter.org/call-to-artists.
regional exhibitions
October 11, 2024 entry deadline
Washington, Port Townsend “Small Expressions 2024” (November 22–January 6, 2025). Open to all ceramic artists over the age of 18, who reside in Washington. Small Expressions is a juried small works exhibit designed to encourage art purchases for the gift-giving season. Small Expressions is open to artists in all media. Selected artworks shall not exceed 16” in any direction, including frame and mount. All submitted works must be for sale. A cash prize will be presented for the Juror’s Choice Award. Accepted works must be delivered in person. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Contact Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368; exhibits@northwindart.org; 360-379-1086; northwindart.org.
November 15, 2024 entry deadline
Indiana, Indianapolis “Call Out: Stash Box” (January 11–26, 2025). Open to all ceramic artists over the age of 18, who reside in Indiana. The Indy Clay Co-op Gallery at Fountain Square Clay Center seeks entries of your best ceramic interpretations for STASH BOX – lidded forms for securing your secret stuff. Work must be no larger than 12 inches in any direction and should be primarily ceramic. Accepted works must be delivered in person. Fee: $15. Juried from digital. Juror: Kira Enrquez Loya. Contact Fountain Square Clay Center, 950 Hosbrook St., Indianapolis, IN 46203; 317-985-1212; indyclaycoop.com.
January 15, 2025 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Lexington “The State of Clay 13th Biennial Ceramic Exhibition” (May 3–June 1, 2025). 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 and must not have been previously displayed in a State of Clay exhibit. Accepted artwork must be for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Martha Grover. Contact Helen Fitts, LexArt—Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421; thestateofclay@gmail.com; 617-519-0022; stateofclay.com or lexart.org.
January 25, 2025 entry deadline
North Carolina, Calabash “Fired: Artistry in Clay” (March 15–April 19, 2025). Open to all ceramic artists over the age of 18, who reside in North or South Carolina. Fired is a show and sale of all things ceramic. Clay is a material with infinite possibilities. This show seeks to explore what North Carolina and South Carolina artists are doing with it. Functional and non-functional pottery are eligible. Everything from traditional to contemporary techniques are welcome. The only requirements are that of size and quality. Accepted artwork must be for sale and made within the last three years. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Contact Sunset River Gallery, 10283 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467; info@sunsetrivergallery.com; 910-575-5999; sunsetrivergallery.com.
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international exhibitions
November 7, 2024 entry deadline
Montana, Missoula “It’s the Little Things” (February 7–March 1, 2025). Open to artists in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, ”It’s the Little Things” at the Clay Studio of Missoula aims to highlight small-scale ceramic work—be it functional or sculptural—that emphasizes the significance of the subtle, the detailed, and the thoughtfully conceived. While scale plays a pivotal role, we seek works that capture attention through their meticulous craftsmanship, innovative concepts, or compelling techniques. This exhibition aspires to showcase how even the smallest works can evoke powerful emotions, tell compelling stories, and create a lasting impact. Work must address the theme formally and or conceptually, be made primarily out of clay, and must measure no more than 10” in any direction. The artist is responsible for freight and insurance on the work to and from Missoula, Montana. The Clay Studio is responsible for insurance during the exhibition. All work must be for sale. Work that differs from the submitted image will be disqualified. Artists may submit images for up to two entries, and a maximum of two images for each entry. Awards: Current show awards include Best of Show ($200) and other cash merit awards. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Jurors: Beth Lo. Contact Shalene Valenzuela, The Clay Studio of Missoula, 1106 Hawthorne St., Missoula, MT 59802; director@theclaystudioofmissoula.org; 406-543-0509; theclaystudioofmissoula.org.
united states exhibitions
October 11, 2024 entry deadline
Colorado, Denver “delecTABLE: The Fine Art of Dining: Seventh Biennial National” (February 21–March 30, 2025). Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. A juried exhibit dedicated to the presentation of functional ceramics, focusing on the fine art of dining, to include serving vessels, place settings, platters, and dinner table décor. Artists may submit up to three works made within the last three years, made of at least 75% ceramic materials, and be for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Justin Paik Reese. Contact Holly Hurd, 200 Grant St Denver, CO 80203; h.hurd@asld.org; 303-778-6990 ext. 1108; asld.org/delectable.
October 12, 2024 entry deadline
Colorado, Grand Junction “Small Matters 2024” (December 2–January 28, 2025). Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. “Small Matters” is a national juried exhibition hosted by the 437Co Art Gallery at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado. Entries must be original works created within the last five years, and not previously exhibited at the CMU Art Gallery. Artists may submit up to three works measuring no larger than 12 inches in any direction. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Adam Hawk. Contact 437CO Art Gallery, 1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501; 437coartgallery@coloradomesa.edu; 970-248-1300; coloradomesa.edu/art/gallery.
October 18, 2024 entry deadline
Florida, Panama City “Seventeenth Annual Cup Show – Form and Function” (November 15–December 6). Open to any artists living or working in the US or Canada, ages 18 and over. Gulf Coast State College Amelia Center Gallery is hosting its annual juried exhibition that explores the idea of the drinking vessel. The focus of the exhibit is on the function and concept of the drinking vessel, including its relation to history, politics, craft, technology, utility, and narrative. It is a survey of the wide variety of approaches to contemporary ceramics through the lens of the most intimate and accessible vessel–the cup. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Martha Grover. Contact Paval Amromin, Amelia Center Gallery, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401; annmarie@goodearthpots.com; 850-769-3886 ext. 4874; gulfcoast.edu/community-friends/arts-culture/amelia-center-gallery/exhibition-opportunity/index.html.
October 20, 2024 entry deadline
Rhode Island, Pawtucket “Art. Life. Design: The Way We Live” (November 23–January 18, 2025). Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. Welcome to Art, Life, Design: The Way We Live. This exhibit will demonstrate that art is integral to interior design as are line, color, form, light, line, pattern, and space. Art defines the aesthetic appeal of the spaces in which we live and serves as a powerful tool for evoking emotions and mood. We seek to elicit from those who live in these spaces, be it joy and inspiration or serenity and reflection. This exhibit invites you to explore the concept of art as a foundational component of interior design. In your home or business, it reflects the way we live and how we aspire to experience life. Please join us in this curated showcase of art and vignettes to display how it integrates aesthetically pleasing elements into a space (big and small) and derives a measure of thought and emotion in all styles and forms. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Jurors: Adria Polletta and Joshua Cullion. Contact Art League RI Gallery and Hallway Gallery, 80 Fountain Street, Suite 107A, Pawtucket, RI 02860; nancym@artleagueri.org; 401-861-0500; artleagueri.org.
November 1, 2024 entry deadline
Arizona, Sedona “Small Works: An Element of Celebration” (December 6–22). Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. This show’s intention is to make art more accessible to first-time buyers, holiday shoppers, and seasoned collectors, alike. Entries must be original works created within the last three years, and not previously exhibited in any other Sedona Arts Center exhibition. Artists may submit up to three works measuring no larger than 12 inches in any direction. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Contact Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, Arizona 86336; sac@sedonaartscenter.org; 928-282-3809; sedonaartscenter.org/call-to-artists.
November 3, 2024 entry deadline
Ohio, Rocky River “A New Century: Ceramics Inspired by the Legacy of Art Deco” (January 30–December 7, 2025). Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. Rocky River Public Library and the Cowan Pottery Museum are looking for work for their first yearlong group exhibition. 2025 marks the century anniversary of the ”International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts,” which coined the term Art Deco. This call is open to contemporary ceramic works that are inspired by this historic period and its themes (geometric design, stylized forms, artistic and technological innovations, etc.). Work should be primarily ceramic material and produced within the last two years. Artists may submit up to five works, but they must be able to fit in one of the provided cases (measurements listed on website). No fee. Juried from digital. Contact Greg Hatch, Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116; cowan@rrpl.org; 440-895-3763; rrpl.org/call-for-artists.
November 25, 2024 entry deadline
Arizona, Sedona “Earth and Fire: A Ceramics Show” (January 3–31, 2025). Open to any artists living in the US ages 18 and over. As part of our Elements series this season, we invite all ceramic artists to submit work for consideration for Earth and Fire. Entries must be original works created within the last three years, and not previously exhibited in any other Sedona Arts Center exhibition. Artists may submit up to three works. Awards totaling $900. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Contact Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, Arizona 86336; jd@sedonaartscenter.org; 928-282-3809; sedonaartscenter.org/call-to-artists.
regional exhibitions
October 11, 2024 entry deadline
Washington, Port Townsend “Small Expressions 2024” (November 22–January 6, 2025). Open to all ceramic artists over the age of 18, who reside in Washington. Small Expressions is a juried small works exhibit designed to encourage art purchases for the gift-giving season. Small Expressions is open to artists in all media. Selected artworks shall not exceed 16” in any direction, including frame and mount. All submitted works must be for sale. A cash prize will be presented for the Juror’s Choice Award. Accepted works must be delivered in person. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Contact Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368; exhibits@northwindart.org; 360-379-1086; northwindart.org.
November 15, 2024 entry deadline
Indiana, Indianapolis “Call Out: Stash Box” (January 11–26, 2025). Open to all ceramic artists over the age of 18, who reside in Indiana. The Indy Clay Co-op Gallery at Fountain Square Clay Center seeks entries of your best ceramic interpretations for STASH BOX – lidded forms for securing your secret stuff. Work must be no larger than 12 inches in any direction and should be primarily ceramic. Accepted works must be delivered in person. Fee: $15. Juried from digital. Juror: Kira Enrquez Loya. Contact Fountain Square Clay Center, 950 Hosbrook St., Indianapolis, IN 46203; 317-985-1212; indyclaycoop.com.
January 15, 2025 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Lexington “The State of Clay 13th Biennial Ceramic Exhibition” (May 3–June 1, 2025). 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 and must not have been previously displayed in a State of Clay exhibit. Accepted artwork must be for sale. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Juror: Martha Grover. Contact Helen Fitts, LexArt—Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421; thestateofclay@gmail.com; 617-519-0022; stateofclay.com or lexart.org.
January 25, 2025 entry deadline
North Carolina, Calabash “Fired: Artistry in Clay” (March 15–April 19, 2025). Open to all ceramic artists over the age of 18, who reside in North or South Carolina. Fired is a show and sale of all things ceramic. Clay is a material with infinite possibilities. This show seeks to explore what North Carolina and South Carolina artists are doing with it. Functional and non-functional pottery are eligible. Everything from traditional to contemporary techniques are welcome. The only requirements are that of size and quality. Accepted artwork must be for sale and made within the last three years. Fee: $35. Juried from digital. Contact Sunset River Gallery, 10283 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467; info@sunsetrivergallery.com; 910-575-5999; sunsetrivergallery.com.
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