A juried exhibit dedicated to the presentation of functional ceramics, focusing on the fine art of dining, including serving vessels, place settings, platters, and dinner table décor. Proceeds from the sale of work, and associated events that will showcase the work, will benefit the Art Students League of Denver and its ceramics program. 

Art Students League of Denver 

ASLD is an inclusive and inspiring art community where members of all abilities are guided by professional artists to reach their highest potential. Modeled on the famous Art Students League of New York, the Art Students League of Denver first opened its doors in 1987 with a handful of recognized artists teaching over one hundred students its first year. Today, located in the historic Sherman School in the West Washington Park area at 200 Grant Street, ASLD engages over 1,000 students a month with over 130 noted artists who teach diverse visual art classes throughout the year, including a ceramics program now in its 17th year. ASLD is a membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, supported by private donations, tuition, foundation grants and the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Find out more about ASLD at: https://asld.org/delectable/

Dates 

October 3, 2022: delecTABLE application process opens via CAFÉ. Please submit online at https://CallforEntry.org. Juried from actual works, digital images are required. 

January 13, 2023: Application process closes at midnight. Payment is due at time of application. 

Jan 18-29, 2023: Juror, Andrew Clark, will review  images online and the selection process will take place. 

February 6, 2023: Artist notification begins. 

March 6-12, 2023: Accepted work(s) due at ASLD’s Gallery at 200 Grant Street, Denver, CO. Artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from ASLD. 

March 24, 2023: Select images available for viewing online at ASLD.org 

April 7 - May 21, 2023: delecTABLE Exhibit Opening Reception - ticketed event at the Art Students League of Denver Gallery, all work will be for sale. 

April 27, 2023: Slide lecture by Ceramicist and Juror, Andrew Clark at The Art Students League of Denver

April 28, 2023: Artists Reception – Friday, 5:30 – 8 PM the Art Students League of Denver, Announcement of awards and meet the juror Andrew Clark. 

April 29 - 30, 2023: Workshop by Andrew Clark, The Art Students League of Denver Ceramic Studio. Info and registration: www.asld.org

May 29, 2023: Shipment and pick up of unsold work begins. 

Juror Info

Andrew Clark

Juror Artist Statement

I am interested in pushing the limits of functional pottery. Merging ancient materials and techniques with modern machinery, my work gives the user a device to operate, not just a utilitarian object. Terra sigillata allows me to make pottery with moving components. Bright contrasting colors separate the surface layers in the same way schematic drawings use opposing colors to highlight each part of a machine. Through a process of problem solving and engineering I try to combine simple vessels with complex machines.

Submission Requirements

• Enter up to 3 digital images and 3 detail shots of functional pieces that could be included at a dinner table, i.e. place settings, serving vessels and platters, functional sets, or dinner table décor (vases, candle holders, etc.). Please note that the number #1 image submitted may be used for publicity purposes, provided that the image is high resolution.
• Work submitted must be innovative and original in design and must be a personal expression of the artist’s intent.
• Work submitted through the application process must be the actual work that will be displayed during the exhibit. The juror will select work on this basis.  If submitting images of place settings, please expect to send a set of at least four place settings of the work based on the associated image, if that work is selected for the exhibit.
• Works must be made entirely out of ceramic materials (exceptions are limited to handles, knobs or other accents made out of cane, wood, wire etc., that are an integral part of the piece).
• Work submitted for review must have been completed by the artist within the past three (3) years and not shown previously at delecTABLE.
• Size restrictions: each piece or set may not exceed 30 inches in any dimension or 20 pounds in weight.
• Accepted work which displays poor craftsmanship (including glaze flaws and cracks) or does not represent the pieces submitted as digital entries will be withdrawn from the exhibit.
• All ceramic work entered must be for sale. The artist receives 60% of the sale price.
• Sale proceeds will be paid to the artist within 30 days of the end of the exhibition.
• Designated awards for select artworks will be announced at Artist Reception and paid to recipients within 30 days of the end of the exhibition.
   

Entry Fee

There is a nonrefundable entry fee of $35. You may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration, which may include one full and one detail image of each piece of artwork.

Payment is by credit/debit card through CAFÉ.

Freight and Insurance

The artist is responsible for freight and insurance on the work to and from Art Students League of Denver. ASLD is responsible for insurance during the exhibition. When you ship your piece(s) for the exhibit, you must include a prepaid UPS or FedEx return shipping label in the box with your work. If no return shipping label is enclosed, we will hold your work and ship once we receive the prepaid shipping label. Pieces not sold during the exhibit will be returned in their original packaging. Details regarding packaging requirements will be provided with the acceptance letter.  Local artists may arrange to hand-deliver and pick up accepted work.

Marketing

There will be designated awards up to $500 for select artworks. ASLD will market the exhibit and related events through the ASLD website, social media, event postcards, and local media. This exhibit and the associated delecTABLE fundraising events will feature the work of 30-40 national artists, and current ASLD ceramics faculty. A complimentary, invitational culinary-themed exhibit including two-dimensional and fiber artworks will be displayed in conjunction with the delecTABLE exhibit.
 

Sales and Insurance

All work must be available for sale.  ASLD retains 40% commission of the sales price. Insurance will be set at 60% of sale value. ASLD will not be responsible for loss or damage to work in transit to or from ASLD. All accepted work that is not sold during the exhibit must either be picked up or will be shipped back to the artist within 30 days of the exhibit. If artwork is to be picked up rather than shipped, the ASLD will not be responsible for loss, theft or damaged work after 14 days of the last day of the exhibit.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Holly Hurd, Manager of Community Engagement & Exhibitions, at h.hurd@asld.org or 303-778-6990 x 1108, or John Hamilton III, Ceramics Program & Studio Manager at j.hamilton3@asld.org or 303-778-6990 x 1106.

Application Requirements

Please submit an electronic entry using via CAFÉ, www.CallforEntry.org.

• Deadline for submissions is January 13, 2023
• Include a $35 nonrefundable application fee and a separate return UPS or Fedex shipping label.
• Artists’ works will be selected based on a submission of a maximum of five (3) functional ceramic pieces or sets shown in five separate images, with an option to add one detail shot for each piece or set submitted.
• Each professional quality image must be in JPEG (.jpg) format, 300 DPI, 1920 x 1920 and must conform to CAFÉ’s file size specifications. If you wish to have your images considered for promotional materials, files must be submitted within the high resolution specifications.
• Information to be included with CAFÉ entry form:
  • Title (Name of piece(s) submitted)
  • Dimensions (width, height and depth)
  • Price
  • Date made
  • Description of materials and techniques, including type of clay, building/throwing-technique and glazing/firing process and temperature
  • Artist Bio
  • Artist Website, if applicable
  • Artist Social Media Handles, if applicable

Eligibility Criteria

Open to national (US) artists at least 18 years of age.