2024 NCECA JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION - Call for Entries 

DEADLINE Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 11:59 pm MDT
(Please note time zone - late entries will  not be accepted)  

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Hosted by:
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA)
20 S W Temple Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801.328.4201
https://utahmoca.org/

EXHIBITION DATES: March 7- May 31, 2025

The 2025 NCECA Juried Student Exhibition will run concurrently with FORMATION, the 59th annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, Salt Lake City, Utah, March 26-29, 2025. Ceramic artists Nicole Seisler and Adrienne Eliades will select works for the exhibition.

ABOUT THE 2025 JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION JURORS:

Adrienne Eliades
Adrienne Eliades is an artist and educator living in Vancouver, Washington. She earned a B.A. in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and an MFA from the University of Florida. Adrienne has been artist-in-residence at Ash Street Project in Portland, Oregon, Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center in Denmark, and The Bright Angle in Asheville, North Carolina. Her works and writing are featured in numerous publications, including UPPERCASE Magazine, Craft in America, Ceramics Monthly, and Pottery Making Illustrated. In addition to a vibrant studio practice, Adrienne is the HOT CLAY Coordinator for the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program in Idyllwild, California.

Nicole Seisler 
Nicole Seisler creates sculpture, installation, and public art that investigate time, materiality, process, and the overlapping roles of artist/viewer/participant/collaborator. Nicole has exhibited widely at museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago, Craft Contemporary in Los Angeles, and the Kennedy Museum in Athens, OH. She has taught ceramics at over a dozen universities across the US in the last 15 years and is currently Assistant Professor of Ceramics at Lewis & Clark College. Nicole is the Founder and Director of A-B Projects, a platform for exhibitions and alternative education in expanded ceramics.

ABOUT THE VENUE: 
The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA)  believes in the power of the art of our time. Through programming, advocacy, and collaboration, we work with artists and communities to build a better world.

Since 1931, UMOCA has been a gathering space for artists and creatives in our region. Today, UMOCA’s exhibitions, art education programs, community engagement, and one-of-a-kind artist residency support local artists and communities while showcasing art from across the nation and the globe.

UMOCA is a seven-time recipient of funding from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and a two-time recipient of the Art Works Grant from the National Endowment for the Art.

ELIGIBILITY

 - The 2024 NCECA Juried Student Exhibition is open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students enrolled in the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico.

 - Works must have been completed within 12 months of the submission deadline.

 - Applicants must have been working toward a degree or post-baccalaureate in art when the work was created.

 - Students enrolled at institutions where the jurors currently serve as faculty are not eligible to apply.

 - Recent graduates’ work is eligible if created in the last 12 months and when they were still students. 

NCECA membership is not a requirement of eligibility; however, NCECA members receive a complimentary entry fee to NCECA exhibition calls.
     Entry Fees:
     Member: $0.00 
     Non-member: $30.00

NCECA can not process refunds to those who submit incorrect fees. 

NCECA will verify membership. Please check your NCECA Membership status and expiration date by logging into your NCECA Account/Profile at this LINK or contacting tammy@nceca.net 

To renew or become a member of NCECA, go to https://nceca.net/members


MEDIA & LIMITATIONS 

All work must be primarily ceramic. Mixed media works will be accepted only when clay is the dominant material. 

All work samples and attachments (other than a resume) submitted must NOT include the applicant’s name.

• This enables the adjudication process without bias in knowing artists’ identities.
• Any reference to an applicant’s name or school will disqualify the participant from jurying.
   

Work involving video referencing ceramic materials, process, history, and/or extending expressive work capacities in clay will be considered at the jurors' discretion. 

• Video work samples should be submitted as links to accessible files uploaded to YouTube, Vimeo, or similar platforms.
• Up to two video samples may be submitted; no longer than two minutes per video. Another link may be provided to a full-length video.
• Videos requiring private login information to be entered for review will not be considered.

Work involving digitally or chemically produced photography referencing ceramic materials, process, history, and/or extending expressive work capacities in clay will be considered at the jurors' discretion.

Floor and pedestal work must be self-supporting.

Wall hanging work must be provided with hanging systems that are suitably fashioned to install securely.

Individual objects should weigh less than 100 lbs. and have dimensions that can pass through a 36” x 80” entrance door. Larger works designed to be assembled from multiple parts in a modular fashion may be accommodated. 

The jurors will make final selections following the venue's confirmation about the ability to install all works safely and professionally.

PLEASE CONSIDER THE SIZE/WEIGHT OF YOUR WORK, AS THESE FACTORS WILL IMPACT YOUR SHIPPING DECISIONS AND COSTS.

NUMBER OF WORKS

Two  (2) Artworks Only. Artists may submit up to two (2) individual works with two (2)  supporting media files (Image, video, or audio) per work, not to exceed four total media files. 

EXCLUSIONS

NCECA reserves the right to exclude from the review/selection process any submissions that include more than two (2) works or more than two (2) media files per work. 

Please do not submit the same pieces to multiple NCECA calls in the same year.

NCECA reserves the right to exclude any submissions with incorrect fees from the review/selection process. 

Unfinished or representation of finished work will not be accepted.

NCECA and exhibition venue staff reserve the right to exclude from exhibition works that arrive at the venue in unstable condition.

ENTRY PREPARATION & APPLICATION PROCESS

Jurying will be conducted from images of the actual work available for the exhibition. No substitutions or changes to the submitted artwork will be permitted for the artwork/images submitted in this call.

Applicants must first create a CaFE profile at https://artist.callforentry.org/login.php  

If you have a CaFE™ profile, log in and confirm your current contact information. This information will be used to contact you about acceptance or decline, loan agreements, and location in the catalog and exhibition labels.

   - For complete specifications, tutorials, and resources, please visit the CaFE™ website at  https://www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/

   - Uploaded media files will be stored in your CaFE™ Portfolio as a repository of images to be accessed while completing the submission.

   - Media file submissions must comply with specifications found at CaFE™ https://www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/uploading-media/

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING!

CaFE™ accounts unused within two years are automatically deactivated in the CaFE™ system.  Please give yourself plenty of time to contact them and have them reactivate your account. 

CaFE™ is experiencing a high email volume, they may not reply for a few hours. CaFE™’s hours of operation are M-F from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)

NCECA will not extend the deadline for applicants who attempt to submit after 4pm MDT on September 18, 2024, and encounter technical difficulties with CaFE. 

Please do not wait until the last minute to submit in case you encounter technical difficulties. 

BEFORE beginning submission, applicants must be prepared to provide the following, as well as images and image details. It is recommended that you save all text to your local computer for future reference. Please proof carefully and submit as print-ready.

Again, artists’ names must not appear in any images or file names submitted for consideration. This enables the adjudication process without bias in knowing artists’ identities.  

ARTIST STATEMENT: (limit 1000 characters with spaces = approximately 165 words) 

     - This is a statement about your work in general. 

     - This statement might describe research, creation, and artistic goals rather than a biographical statement, as we ask for below. 

     -  Do not include the artist's name in the statement. Your entry will be eliminated if your name is in it. 

A BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT (Ideal length 300-440 characters with spaces; limit 950 characters with spaces)

      - The Jurors will not see this, but it will be used in the Exhibition catalog if selected

      - Providing biographical text written in the third person is recommended

     - Please proof carefully and submit print-ready. 

LEVEL OF STUDY: Undergraduate, Graduate, or Post-baccalaureate, Recent Graduate

SCHOOL NAME, PROFESSOR NAME, PROFESSOR PHONE, PROFESSOR E-MAIL

      - Your entry will be eliminated before jurying if we don’t have all of the above information about your school and professor.

PRONOUNS (optional)

HEADSHOT: Please submit a hi-res image (300 dpi), focusing on your head and shoulders on a clean, neutral background. (.JPG only - not .JPEG) formats are accepted. If selected, it may be used for a catalog. The Jurors will not see the headshots. 

     Headshot File Naming Instructions:
     Firstname_ Lastname, 2025NJSE, Photo credit:

     Example: Tammy Lynn, 2025NJSE, Photo credit: Robert Couto.jpg

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES: Website, Instagram, and/or other social media handles; limit two items in total (if applicable, otherwise indicate NONE). 

IMAGES

Two  (2) Artworks Only. Artists may submit up to two (2) individual works with two (2) supporting media files image, video, or audio) per work, not to exceed four total media files. 

High-resolution photographs are required.
Please submit a full view and an optional detailed view of each individual artwork marked as such.

File Type: Uncompressed or high-quality files are ideal, (.JPEG or .JPG only) at 300 dpi resolution
File Dimensions: Sized 8" x 10" (2400 x 3000 pixels) 
File Size: Under 5 MB

REVIEW (Uploading Media to CAFE): - https://www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/uploading-media
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPddZVJzTAE&t=3s

Uploaded media files will be stored in your CaFÉ™ Portfolio as a repository of images to be accessed while completing the submission. 

Each work sample submitted with your entry must include the following details:

TITLE

MEDIUM (60-character limit with spaces)

HEIGHT/WIDTH/DEPTH (in inches  - not in feet or metric measurements)

IS THE ARTWORK FOR SALE? (Yes/No)

RETAIL VALUE All submissions must declare a monetary value for insurance purposes. Retail value must be reported regardless of whether the work is for sale. The insurance value will be calculated as 50% of the retail value. 

• This value may not be altered at a later date.

YEAR COMPLETED- Works must have been completed within 12 months of the entry deadline. 

PRIMARY DISCIPLINE (ceramics)

DESCRIPTION - any additional information you would like the jurors to know about this work

No changes will be allowed once an entry has been submitted. 

Once data is entered into the CaFE system, it cannot be altered. 

Please PROOFREAD your data carefully, as this information may be used to generate the insurance value, publicity information, exhibition labels, and catalog.

NCECA reserves the right to edit according to its publication style guide, spelling, grammar, and clarity.

REVIEW and SELECTION PROCESS

Jurying will be conducted from images of the actual work available for the exhibition. 

No substitutions or changes to the artwork will be permitted for the artwork/images submitted in this call.

The jurors will make final selections following the venue's confirmation about the ability to install all works safely and professionally.

Selected artists will be notified in late October 2024 and may be asked to provide additional high-resolution images. 

WORK IS TO ARRIVE AT UMOCA February 10-14, 2025

Please research your work's shipping costs before submitting it for the curator’s consideration.

Artists are responsible for securely packing their works for the exhibition, arranging and paying for shipping to and from the exhibition venue, and insuring their artworks while in transit.

When paying to ship your work to the venue, the artist must also purchase RETURN-SHIPPING. 

• The pre-paid return shipping label must be included in your box to ensure your work's timely and safe return.
• A copy of the return label must be emailed to tammy@nceca.net when shipping your work before the exhibition opens.

NCECA will reimburse shipping/transport not to exceed $400.00. Reimbursement is eligible only on ground shipping except where unavoidable due to shipments to/from overseas.

Rush delivery surcharges are ineligible for reimbursement.

If the curator selects multiple works by an artist, the artist will be required to obtain a shipping quote and seek approval for NCECA to multiply the number of works shipped by the maximum reimbursement of up to $400. This policy applies only to distinct entries and does not cover single entries that include multiple parts or elements.

Please do not contact the NCECA office to increase your shipping reimbursement unless you have more than one work accepted for the exhibition.

Some works selected for the exhibition may require artists to travel to the venue to deliver the work and participate in the installation. NCECA will reimburse for mileage to and from the venue, in lieu of shipping, at most $400. Artists will be responsible for financing any other travel-related expenses

Shipping fees for purchased works will be the collectors' responsibility, and shipping should be arranged with the artist and the venue.

For self-delivery or installation, an appointment must be made in advance

Again, it is the artist’s responsibility to consider the size and weight of their work before submitting it for consideration. These factors will impact shipping decisions and costs.

VERY IMPORTANT : Ensure you can cover the UPFRONT costs for shipping TO AND FROM Salt Lake City, as well as the insurance. You MUST pay for return shipping when you initially ship your work. Work will not be accepted for exhibition without a PAID RETURN SHIPPING LABEL

NOTE: NCECA, its agents, and representatives shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever if work is lost, stolen, or damaged. This, however, shall not bar artists from filing claims with the insured venue or transit company with respect to any such loss, theft, or damage.

DOCUMENTING PACKING PROCESS

Artists are responsible for securely packing their works for the exhibition and arranging and paying for shipping and insurance to the exhibition venue. 

NCECA recommends that all artists document their packaging process using digital images and text descriptions before closing all crates and /or boxes for shipment. This documentation may provide critical information to support claims against carriers for damage in transit.

RETURN OF UNSOLD WORK

Return Shipping must have been paid for in advance by participating artists before the exhibition's opening, who must be the shipper of record. 

Immediately after the close of the exhibition, the venue will pack the work for return shipping or pick up. 

The works will be re-packed in the crating/boxing used to ship the work to the venue.

The artist will be responsible for packaging costs if appropriate reusable crating/boxing is not supplied.

INSURANCE

UMOCA shall maintain insurance coverage for all works included in the exhibition only while on its premises.

The artists are responsible for providing insurance coverage for their work while in transit to Salt Lake City.

The gallery insurance will cover up to 50% of the works' reported retail value.

The retail value must be reported even for works included in the exhibition that are not for sale.

If damages occur to works in the exhibition, artists may be required to demonstrate that the value(s) declared are established fair market values.

ORIGINAL hard copy receipt/s, electronic receipt/s, or mileage verification for shipping/transport along with the 2025 NJSE Reimbursement form (sent with the agreement) must be submitted to NCECA by June 26, 2025, to be eligible for reimbursement. 

NCECA will not reimburse shipping for sold work; the purchaser is responsible for pickup or shipping charges. You can get a refund for your prepaid return shipping from the shipping company if you sell work. Confirm this when you purchase it.

SALES 

Works are to be offered for purchase at the discretion of artists included in the exhibition. 

Artists will receive 50% of the purchase value of works sold, and 50% will be retained as a commission by NCECA and the exhibition venue. 

Shipping fees for purchased works will be the collectors' responsibility, and shipping should be arranged with the artist and the venue.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Participating artists must agree to allow NCECA, UMOCA, and visitors to photograph work while on display for educational and publicity purposes. Images of accepted works will be retained by NCECA for promotional purposes, posting on the NCECA website, and shared with media-related publications. NCECA may create a digital catalog and/or an online exhibition version using images of accepted work. 

CATALOG
NCECA may produce a catalog documenting the exhibition experience using color images of artwork. Each artist in the exhibition will receive one (1) complimentary copy of the catalog to be picked up at the conference. Additional copies of the catalog will be available for purchase online. 

CATEGORIES AND AWARDS

The jurors will determine merit awards after the work is installed in the venue, which will be announced during the exhibition reception. 

CONFERENCE PASS AND MEMBERSHIP

Selected artists will receive membership and a complimentary conference pass for the 2025 conference. 

If the artist is a current member, they will receive an extension to their current membership expiration date for up to one calendar year.

The 2025 conference pass and the membership are not transferable to others.  

The complimentary conference pass is limited to the 2025 conference and cannot be used at future conferences.

IMPORTANT DATES

CALL DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 18, 2024, (11:59 pm MDT)

(Please note time zone - late entries will  not be accepted)
Artist notification: Late October 2024
Location: Main Gallery
Shipped and hand-delivered works to arrive:  February 10-14, 2025

Installation: February 26 - March 6
Exhibition Dates: March 7- May 31, 2025

FORMATION, 59th Annual NCECA Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 26-29, 2025
Reception: Friday, March 28, 2025 6-9 pm

De-Installation and packing: June 2-6, 2025

Return Shipping: June 9-13
Damage Claim: Upon return, please open your shipment immediately to confirm the work has arrived safely.

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Application Requirements

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All works must be primarily ceramic. Mixed media works will be accepted only when clay is the dominant material. 

Two  (2) Artworks Only. Artists may submit up to two (2) individual works with two (2) supporting media files (image, video, or audio) per work, not to exceed four total media files. 

Jurying will be conducted from images of the actual work available for the exhibition. No substitutions will be permitted for the artwork submitted in this call.

Retail value must be reported regardless of whether the work is for sale. The insurance value will be calculated as 50% of the retail value.

Artists’ names must not appear in any images or file names submitted for consideration. This enables the adjudication process without bias in knowing artists’ identities.  

Eligibility Criteria

ELIGIBILITY

The 2024 NCECA Juried Student Exhibition is open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students enrolled in the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico.

Recent graduates’ work is eligible if created in the last 12 months and when they were still students.

Applicants must have been working toward a degree or post-baccalaureate in art when the work was created.

Works must have been completed within 12 months of the entry deadline. 

Students enrolled at institutions where the jurors currently serve as faculty are not eligible to apply.

NCECA membership is not a requirement of eligibility; however, NCECA members receive a complimentary entry fee to NCECA exhibitions.
Entry Fees:
Member: $0.00 
Non-member: $30.00