by Carole Epp | Apr 28, 2026 | call for entry
Juried by Ching Yuan Chang @chingyuan.chang . “Baltimore Clayworks Clay Biennial” is a national juried exhibition presented in conjunction with the 61st Conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), that celebrates the vitality, diversity, and evolving language of contemporary ceramics. Open to ceramic artists working in all styles, techniques, and conceptual approaches, the exhibition seeks work that reflects both technical excellence and compelling artistic vision. Functional, sculptural, installation-based, and experimental works are all welcome.
Exhibition Dates: January 9 – March 13, 2027
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026
Learn more and apply by clicking the link in our bio or visit baltimoreclayworks.org/exhibitions/calls-for-entry
by Carole Epp | Apr 27, 2026 | monday morning eye candy
From Wikipedia: Yin Xiuzhen (Chinese: 尹秀珍; born 1963 in Beijing)[1] is a Chinese sculpture and installation artist. She incorporates used textiles and keepsakes from her childhood in Beijing to show the connection between memory and cultural identity. She has also employed pots and pans, wooden chests, suitcases and cement in her work.[2] She studied oil painting in the Fine Arts Department of Capital Normal University, then called Beijing Normal Academy, in Beijing from 1985 to 1989.[3] After graduation, Yin taught at the high school attached to the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, until her exhibition schedule became too demanding.[4] Her work has been described by Phyllis Teo as “possessing human warmth, intimacy, and a sense of nostalgia which propels introspection of one’s self—traditions, emotions, and beliefs. Thus, creating of a sense of community and belonging within the audience (Teo 2016, 205).”[5]
by Carole Epp | Apr 22, 2026 | call for entry, exhibition
Calling all ceramic artists and lovers of clay creations! This exhibition will honor the deep legacy of ceramic art in Santa Cruz County and the broader Northern California, while celebrating the new community of ceramists producing amazing work.
Accepting artist submissions, through May 1.
The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) is the cultural hub of Santa Cruz County—a place where people come together to celebrate art and history, discover themselves, and connect with one another through experiences and exhibitions that resonate locally and globally.
Learn more: https://www.santacruzmah.org/exhibitions/silica-northern-california-ceramics
Submit: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16928
by Carole Epp | Apr 22, 2026 | call for entry
Entries are now invited for the International Ceramics Competition Mino.
The competition is the main event of the International Ceramics Festival Mino, Japan. With the aim of contributing to the development of the ceramics industry and the promotion of culture through international exchange of ceramics design and culture, this year marks the 14th edition of the Festival.
The 2025 competition saw nearly 4,000 entries from over 70 countries and regions.
‘Now that we are in the 21st century, we face an age of mass production, mass consumption, new materials, and new technologies. And we question ourselves. In which direction will the strong waves of our times sweep the spirit and existence of ceramics? Will creative powers be lost before the onslaught of technological achievement? Will we come to deny the warm humanity that connects and looks gently over people living everyday lives? The International Ceramics Exhibition Mino, Japan, offers a glimpse into a future blessed with creativity, backed by the ultimate in technical sophistication, and with the unlimited potential of humanity.’
Application Deadline: 29 January 2027
Exhibition: 8 October – 7 November 2027
Find all the details to apply HERE.
by Carole Epp | Apr 22, 2026 | residency opportunity
Your residency. Your evolution. Your next artistic chapter.
John has been producing ceramics since the age of 12. Almost 30 years later, he opened up his home studio and his studio at the Montebello Design Centre, in Cape Town, to provide a space for experimentation and innovation.
John’s brilliance lies in his mastery of material engineering. Through his mentorship, residents are guided to develop their own distinctive ceramic technologies and discover pathways to scale their production. His philosophy – “embracing the noble catastrophe” -is fertile ground for bold artworks that forage new frontiers.
www.johnbauerart.com/pages/artresidency
