Call for Entry

Info for application:

We are pleased to announce an open call for submissions to our upcoming exhibition, opening on December 5, 2025. This show will highlight the ceramic cup in its many variations, inviting artists to explore both functional and conceptual approaches. Accepted works may include mugs, yunomis, chawans, teabowls, and other forms that reconsider or expand the identity of the cup.

Submissions are welcome from ceramic artists at all stages of their careers. All clay bodies, surface treatments, and firing methods will be considered. Our aim is to present a diverse selection of work that reflects the breadth of contemporary practice and the enduring significance of the cup as both vessel and idea.

Entry Details

• $20 per entry, with a maximum of 3 entries per artist.

• Entries will be juried by Highland Studio and Gallery.

• Deadline: November 1, 2025.

• Notifications will be sent beginning November 8, 2025.

Requirements

• All functional work must be fully functional, and glazes must be food-safe.

• Work must be free of cracks; feet must be smooth and without sharp burrs.

• If submitted work arrives with clear blemishes, or does not match the accepted images, it will be disqualified.

Submission Instructions

• Submit your work through the Google Form.

• Label image files with your first initial and last name (e.g., Howie Doohan → h_doohan1.jpg).

• Provide the following information for each entry:
  Title, type of clay, cone, kiln atmosphere, dimensions, and price.

Entry Example
Entry #1. Mug. Red stoneware with underglaze. Cone 6 oxidation. 4" x 3". $75.00.

Photography Guidelines

• Photograph your work against a clean background (white or gradient is recommended).

• Ensure work is well lit to best represent the piece.

The exhibition will open on December 5, 2025.