Convergence
This juried ceramic exhibition invites artists working in clay to share work that reflects the meeting of many voices, ideas, and approaches within contemporary ceramic practice. Clay carries traces of place, memory, culture, and imagination, and in the hands of different artists it becomes something endlessly adaptable. Convergence celebrates the moment where varied perspectives, forms, and materials come together in one shared space. Rather than centering on a single aesthetic or narrative, the exhibition welcomes a broad range of work, allowing unexpected relationships and quiet dialogues to emerge between objects. Through this gathering of ceramic works, the exhibition creates a landscape where difference is not only present,
but essential to the beauty of the whole.
Jurors: Bradley Klem, Stephanie Seguin, Penelope VanGrinsven
Submission deadline: May 10, 2026 11:59 MST
Exhibition Dates: June 4 – 20, 2026
Part of the Silver City Clay Festival
Submit at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17185
$35 to submit two pieces of art.
Additional pieces may be submitted for $10 per piece
Each artist may submit a maximum of 5 pieces
Full-time Student discount: $20 entry fee. Use code Student
● If accepted, each piece must be marked with the artist’s name, title, and retail price
● Size limits:
FREE STANDING PIECES: No taller or wider than 24”, no heavier than 20 lbs. Must be stable and pedestal ready.
WALL PIECES: No taller or wider than 24”, no heavier than 10 lbs. Must be ready to be securely hung.
● The artist will supply installation materials if a unique installation is required.
● Entries must be made of natural clay.
● There are no restrictions as to design, finish, or technique.
● All accepted entries must be for sale during the exhibition.
● Upon submission, the artist agrees to fulfill deadlines and cover return shipping costs and labels. FedEx is our preferred shipping method and double boxes are suggested. No peanuts, please.
Timeline 2026:
May 10 – Entry Submission & Fee Deadline
May 11 – 13 – Jurying through the Café platform
May 14 – Notification of accepted entries
May 28 – Accepted works must be received
Jun 1 – 3 – Install both exhibitions
June 4 –Exhibition Opens
June 5 – Opening Reception
June 15 – 21 – Silver City CLAY Festival
June 20 – Juror chooses awards in person 11 am – 3 pm
June 20 – closing reception
June 21 – Exhibitions closes
June 21 noon-3 pm – Pickup of hand-delivered work
June 22 – 30 – Return shipment of unsold work
Hand delivery and pickup are also acceptable. Shipped works must be sent in an easily reusable container/packaging and must include prepaid return shipping and insurance. The CLAY Festival will insure accepted works from receipt up to the time of return shipment or pickup, per the exhibition timeline. Delivered works not collected by July 31st, 2026, or not sent with return shipping, will become the property of the Silver City CLAY Festival.
