Call for Entries- Please scroll ALL THE WAY DOWN and read all of the following information for submitting work to apply!!!

$20 entry fee (up to 5 pieces included). Fee waived for currently enrolled university students.  Email Jon for your discount code!

Work must be for sale

QCC gallery takes 40% commission of sales

Artist is responsible for all shipping

Submission Guidelines:

Max of 5 pieces, 1 image per piece for QCC curated show.  Proposals may vary in number of pieces represented.

Submit a folder with high-resolution images of your work along with an image list including: title, dimensions, materials used, and price. Folder should be titled with your last name_first name (ex: DOE_JANE). 

**Images for unique proposals should represent the work to be included in the show.  Please also include a paragraph about the theme for the show and list of participants with websites if curating a group show.**    

Place all images and image list in a folder titled with your name and upload to the link below.

Images for HEATWORK should be uploaded here by March 28th: https://www.dropbox.com/request/sIF3IxOgH0JZF3bavOkD

Images for show proposals should be uploaded here: https://www.dropbox.com/request/r4M2OBtkfY07LcpHbiTi

Upcoming exhibition descriptions:

Heatwork

Queen City Clay is excited to announce an open call for our upcoming exhibition, Heatwork, an exhibition showcasing ceramic works fired with wood, salt, soda, or utilizing pit firing and raku techniques. We are seeking to highlight imaginative and contemporary takes on these time-honored methods.

Eligibility:

• Open to all artists working with ceramics.
• Work must have been fired in an atmospheric kiln
• Both sculptural and functional ceramic works are eligible.
• Work must be original and created within the past two years.

Please fill out all of your information and submit your images by March 28th to be considered for the show.

Exhibition Details: The selected works will be displayed at Queen City Clay from 4/18/25 to 5/29/25. An opening reception will be held on 4/18/25 from 5-8pm, providing an opportunity to meet the artists and celebrate the exhibition.

Contact Information: For any questions or additional information, please contact Jon Stein at [email protected] or 513-876-5311

We look forward to seeing your atmospheric works!

Accepted work can be shipped or dropped off at Queen City Clay during retail hours. 

Entries Due March 28th //Notifications April 4th//Work due April 14th

Opening Reception April 18th.  Show closes May 29th.