Ohio, Wooster “The Halloween Show” (October 5–November 2). Open to artists ages 18 and over. Celebrate spooky season with “The Halloween Show,” a celebration of all art that is creepy, dark, macabre, or hauntingly beautiful.
Let the spirit of the season possess you and submit your original artwork. 2D and 3D work are both accepted. All work must be accurately represented in JPEG images. Fee: $25 per piece. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Wayne Center for the
Arts, 237 S. Walnut Street, Wooster, Ohio, 44692; www.wayneartscenter.org; Exhibits@wayneartscenter.org.
September 10, 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.
September 18, 2024 entry deadline
Utah, Salt Lake City “NCECA 2025 Juried Student Exhibition” (March 7–May 31, 2025). Open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students enrolled in the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico. Recent graduates’
work is eligible if created in the last 12 months and while they were still students; applicants must have been working toward a degree or post-baccalaureate in art when the work was created. The 2025 NCECA Juried Student Exhibition will run concurrently
with Formation, the 59th annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, Salt Lake City, Utah, March 26–29, 2025. All works must be primarily ceramic. Mixed media works will be accepted only when clay is the dominant
material. Videos featuring clay or ceramics will also be accepted. Fee: $30 for non-members, free for NCECA members, for up to two works. Juried from digital. Jurors: Adrienne Eliades and Nicole Seisler. Exhibition host: Utah Museum of Contemporary
Art (UMOCA), 20 S W Temple St. Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Contact Tammy Lynn, tammy@nceca.net; 303-828-2811; nceca.net.
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 which 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. Juror: 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
September 13, 2024 entry deadline
Rhode Island, Pawtucket “Connect” (October 31–November 21). Open to any artists living in the US, ages 18 and over. Art League of Rhode Island announces a call to artists for an upcoming exhibition, Connect, which seeks artwork that
engages viewers, invites them into the artist’s world, and sparks their curiosity. Artists are challenged to present art that inspires questions, provokes insight, and ignites conversations. Your work can help bridge the gap between artist and
audience, creating a meaningful dialogue in our contemporary world. All work must be for sale. Awards total $600. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: Nick Paciorek. Contact Art League of Rhode Island, 80 Fountain St, Pawtucket, RI 02860; office@artleagueri.org; 401-861-0500; artleagueri.org.
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, salt fired, or a combination thereof. Work may be functional or sculptural, and must not measure longer than 15” 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.
September 27, 2024 entry deadline
Maryland, Baltimore “Garden Reverie” (January 1–March 8, 2025). This national juried exhibition will show ceramic artwork inspired by the ubiquitous garden and botanical nature. Open to sculpture, wall work, utilitarian works, and installations
that explore all that is, in, and around the garden. All works must be completed within the last 2 years and be for sale. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: Leigh Taylor Mickelson. Contact Yoshi Fujii, Baltimore Clayworks, 5707 Smith Ave., Baltimore,
MD 21209; yoshi.fujii@baltimoreclayworks.org; 410-578- 1919; baltimoreclayworks.org.
September 27, 2024 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Worcester “Annual Cup Show” (December 5–December 24). Open to any artists living or working in the United States, ages 18 and over. Our much-anticipated Annual Cup Show is back! No matter the beverage, it deserves a good
cup, and we can’t wait to see your best ceramic mugs, cups, tumblers, and more. This exhibition will be on view and for sale in The Krikorian Gallery at the Worcester Center for Crafts as well as listed in our online store at wccgallerystore.com.
There will be a $150 juror’s choice award, a $100 student award, and a $50 staff choice artist award. Awards will be announced at the start of the exhibition. Accepted artwork must be functional and for sale. Fee: $30 or $15 for currently enrolled
students and self-identifying BIPOC artists. Juried from digital. Juror: Maliya Travers-Crumb. Contact Karissa Matukaitis, The Worcester Center for Crafts: Handcrafted Shop, 25 Sagamore Rd.; Worcester, MA 01605; kmatukaitis@worcester.edu; 508-753-8183 ext. 308; thehandcraftedshop.com.
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” 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.
regional exhibitions
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 Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421; thestateofclay@gmail.com; www.lexart.org; www.stateofclay.com.
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 NC and SC 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 Drive SW, Calabash, NC 28467; info@sunsetrivergallery.com; 910-575-5999; sunsetrivergallery.com.
fairs and festivals
September 7, 2024 deadline
Georgia, Macon “Fire & Ice 2024” (November 8–16). Open to artists ages 18 and over. We are accepting work by both ceramic and glass artists to this festival, and there are no limitations to the type of work that can brought. Much
of the pottery and glass we sell are functional or small/medium decorative pieces. No fee. Contact Macon Arts Alliance, 486 1st St., Macon, GA 31201; curator@maconarts.org;
478-743-6940; maconartsalliance.org.
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international exhibitions
September 10, 2024 entry deadline
Ohio, Wooster “The Halloween Show” (October 5–November 2). Open to artists ages 18 and over. Celebrate spooky season with “The Halloween Show,” a celebration of all art that is creepy, dark, macabre, or hauntingly beautiful. Let the spirit of the season possess you and submit your original artwork. 2D and 3D work are both accepted. All work must be accurately represented in JPEG images. Fee: $25 per piece. Juried from digital. Juror: TBA. Contact Wayne Center for the Arts, 237 S. Walnut Street, Wooster, Ohio, 44692; www.wayneartscenter.org; Exhibits@wayneartscenter.org.
September 10, 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.
September 18, 2024 entry deadline
Utah, Salt Lake City “NCECA 2025 Juried Student Exhibition” (March 7–May 31, 2025). Open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students enrolled in the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico. Recent graduates’ work is eligible if created in the last 12 months and while they were still students; applicants must have been working toward a degree or post-baccalaureate in art when the work was created. The 2025 NCECA Juried Student Exhibition will run concurrently with Formation, the 59th annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, Salt Lake City, Utah, March 26–29, 2025. All works must be primarily ceramic. Mixed media works will be accepted only when clay is the dominant material. Videos featuring clay or ceramics will also be accepted. Fee: $30 for non-members, free for NCECA members, for up to two works. Juried from digital. Jurors: Adrienne Eliades and Nicole Seisler. Exhibition host: Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA), 20 S W Temple St. Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Contact Tammy Lynn, tammy@nceca.net; 303-828-2811; nceca.net.
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 which 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. Juror: 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
September 13, 2024 entry deadline
Rhode Island, Pawtucket “Connect” (October 31–November 21). Open to any artists living in the US, ages 18 and over. Art League of Rhode Island announces a call to artists for an upcoming exhibition, Connect, which seeks artwork that engages viewers, invites them into the artist’s world, and sparks their curiosity. Artists are challenged to present art that inspires questions, provokes insight, and ignites conversations. Your work can help bridge the gap between artist and audience, creating a meaningful dialogue in our contemporary world. All work must be for sale. Awards total $600. Fee: $30. Juried from digital. Juror: Nick Paciorek. Contact Art League of Rhode Island, 80 Fountain St, Pawtucket, RI 02860; office@artleagueri.org; 401-861-0500; artleagueri.org.
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, salt fired, or a combination thereof. Work may be functional or sculptural, and must not measure longer than 15” 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.
September 27, 2024 entry deadline
Maryland, Baltimore “Garden Reverie” (January 1–March 8, 2025). This national juried exhibition will show ceramic artwork inspired by the ubiquitous garden and botanical nature. Open to sculpture, wall work, utilitarian works, and installations that explore all that is, in, and around the garden. All works must be completed within the last 2 years and be for sale. Fee: $25. Juried from digital. Juror: Leigh Taylor Mickelson. Contact Yoshi Fujii, Baltimore Clayworks, 5707 Smith Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209; yoshi.fujii@baltimoreclayworks.org; 410-578- 1919; baltimoreclayworks.org.
September 27, 2024 entry deadline
Massachusetts, Worcester “Annual Cup Show” (December 5–December 24). Open to any artists living or working in the United States, ages 18 and over. Our much-anticipated Annual Cup Show is back! No matter the beverage, it deserves a good cup, and we can’t wait to see your best ceramic mugs, cups, tumblers, and more. This exhibition will be on view and for sale in The Krikorian Gallery at the Worcester Center for Crafts as well as listed in our online store at wccgallerystore.com. There will be a $150 juror’s choice award, a $100 student award, and a $50 staff choice artist award. Awards will be announced at the start of the exhibition. Accepted artwork must be functional and for sale. Fee: $30 or $15 for currently enrolled students and self-identifying BIPOC artists. Juried from digital. Juror: Maliya Travers-Crumb. Contact Karissa Matukaitis, The Worcester Center for Crafts: Handcrafted Shop, 25 Sagamore Rd.; Worcester, MA 01605; kmatukaitis@worcester.edu; 508-753-8183 ext. 308; thehandcraftedshop.com.
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” 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.
regional exhibitions
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 Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421; thestateofclay@gmail.com; www.lexart.org; www.stateofclay.com.
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 NC and SC 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 Drive SW, Calabash, NC 28467; info@sunsetrivergallery.com; 910-575-5999; sunsetrivergallery.com.
fairs and festivals
September 7, 2024 deadline
Georgia, Macon “Fire & Ice 2024” (November 8–16). Open to artists ages 18 and over. We are accepting work by both ceramic and glass artists to this festival, and there are no limitations to the type of work that can brought. Much of the pottery and glass we sell are functional or small/medium decorative pieces. No fee. Contact Macon Arts Alliance, 486 1st St., Macon, GA 31201; curator@maconarts.org; 478-743-6940; maconartsalliance.org.
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