It’s the Little Things at the Clay Studio of Missoula aims to highlight small scale ceramic work - be it functional or sculptural - that emphasizes the significance of the subtle, the detailed, and the thoughtfully conceived. While scale plays a pivotal role, we seek works that capture attention through their meticulous craftsmanship, innovative concepts, or compelling techniques. This exhibition aspires to showcase how even the smallest works can evoke powerful emotions, tell compelling stories, and create a lasting impact. 

SHOW AWARDS: Current show awards include Best of Show ($200) and other cash merit awards

This exhibition will be juried by Beth Lo

Application must be submitted no later than Thursday, November 7, 2024

Artists will be notified about results via email on or before December 9, 2024. We will be using the Submittable portal to send out notifications, so please be sure to check the email that is associated with your Submittable account sign in.

Exhibition dates are February 7-March 1, 2025.

Open to artists in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Work must address the theme formally and or conceptually, be made primarily out of clay, and must measure no more than 10" in any direction. 

The artist is responsible for freight and insurance on the work to and from Missoula, MT. The Clay Studio is responsible for insurance during the exhibition.

All work must be for sale. Work which differs from the submitted image will be disqualified.

Artists may  submit images for up to two entries, and a maximum of two images for each entry. Images should be .jpg files, 300 dpi,  and no larger than 2000 pixels in the largest dimension. Image files  should be named with the image number, your last name, and your first  initial (for example: 1-DoeJ.jpg, 2-DoeJ.jpg).


Be sure to have this information ready for the online entry form:

IMAGE INFORMATION:

file name(s)
title(s)
material (submitted work must be made primarily of clay)
dimensions (h x w x d to the nearest inch)
year completed
price (the Clay Studio will take a 40% commission on all sales)

PLUS

A brief statement on how your work addresses the theme (up to 300 words)


It is  important that you do not click the SUBMIT button until all of the required information is filled out and all image files are uploaded to the form. You will  not be able to edit your application once it has been submitted.


The Clay Studio of Missoula reserves the right to photograph works, and  use submitted photo material of accepted pieces for the purposes of  documentation, education, publicity, promotion, and future grant  proposals.

Your submission of materials constitutes your agreement to comply with  all the conditions and terms set forth above. Understand that all decisions by the Clay Studio of Missoula and the juror are final.



Questions? Please email the Clay Studio at info@theclaystudioofmissoula.org

Thanks for your interest! And...GOOD LUCK!