Application Deadline: Friday, May 31, 2024 by 11:59 pm

Notification of Acceptance: by Friday, June 28, 2024

Work Due in the Gallery: Friday, August 30, 2024

This national juried exhibition will showcase ceramic artists that use the human form as a vehicle to communicate and bring awareness to the often-difficult topics and issues of our time. The ideologies of “isms” are vast and can include, but not limited to socio-political, environmental and cultural issues, racism, religious freedom, war, sexism, gender identity, classism, poverty, substance abuse, gun violence, etc.

Jurors: Kelly and Kyle Phelps

Identical twin brothers Kelly and Kyle Phelps are Professors at private Catholic universities in Ohio. Kelly Phelps is a Professor at Xavier University (Cincinnati), and Kyle is a Professor at the University of Dayton (Dayton) where they head the sculpture and ceramic departments.

Guidelines

Eligibility

Submitted work must have been created within the last two years and have not been exhibited at Baltimore Clayworks. Open to any form of functional or sculptural object or installation, and clay must be the primary material. Enter up to three (3) pieces. All exhibited work must be for sale and available for the duration of the exhibition. Original accepted work only and no substitution.

Digital Image Requirements

Submit up to three(3) pieces and up to two(2) images of each piece. (Other images are not considered, or your application will be disqualified.) Images should be in square format; 2000×2000 pixels of 300 dpi as JPEG/JPG. Gray or white background. No text or other distracting objects/background on images. Each file name must be labeled with the artist’s three initials in the order: LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE (use “X” if no middle initial) and the corresponding number from your entry. (ex. Arther Clay Potter would be “PAC1.jpg”) If you submit alternative or close shot of the same work, you should label the images with “a” (ex. “PAC1a.jpg”. Only one alternative image per piece is permitted.) Baltimore Clayworks reserves the right to photograph work and uses the submitted images of accepted pieces for the purpose of publicity, promotion, education and documentation in printed materials, website and social media.

Application Fee

$25 for up to three pieces

Commission

In the case of sale, 50% of the retail price will be paid to the artist, and 50% goes to the gallery. Artist is responsible to shipment/delivery of the accepted work.

For inquiries, contact Yoshi Fujii, Director of Exhibitions and Shop, at yoshi.fujii@baltimoreclayworks.org