The Hotter ‘N Hell National Art Exhibition is a juried show featuring all art forms that use fire and heat as part of the creative process, such as ceramics, glass-blowing, welded sculpture, poured metals, wood-burning, metalsmithing, and burned textiles.  

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is excited to turn up the heat this fall by featuring the best pyrotechnical works of art by professional and student artists across the United States.  

(Link to last year’s exhibition: https://capa.nsula.edu/art/) 
 

Eligibility 
Open to all artists in all media. 

Important Dates 

August 9, 2024:  Open Call to Artist  

September 21, 2024: Deadline to Enter  

September 30, 2024:  Acceptance Notifications Sent 

October 15, 2024: Final Day to Deliver Work; all shipped work must be received. 

October 20, 2024:  Install Show 

October 31, 2024: Opening Day of Show reception and related pyrotechnical events 

January 10, 2025: Last Day to Pick Up Work. Work shipped back to artists.  

Specifications 

All work submitted must use fire and/or heat in its production.  

All work must be ready for display.  

Any work that is not display ready will be returned to the artist.  

Work that requires special installation will be the responsibility of the artist to install.  

No work can exceed eight feet in any dimension.  

Participants are responsible for shipping or delivering works. Specifications for delivery will be included in acceptance letters.  

Entry Fee 
The entry fee is $35 for one to three works. One detail for each piece can be added at no additional cost. (https://www.callforentry.org) 

Submission 
All entries must be submitted via CaFÉ (https://www.callforentry.org) 
Participants will have to create an account (free), sign-in, upload images to portfolio, submit images, then pay the $35 fee. Payment will be made with a card or PayPal.  

Prizes 

Best in Show:  $500 

First Place:  $350 

Second Place:  $200.00 

Juror: David Chatt  

https://www.davidchatt.com/ 

Application Requirements

All work submitted must use fire and/or heat in its production.  

All work must be ready for display.  

Any work that is not display-ready will be returned to the artist.  

Work that requires particular installation will be the responsibility of the artist to install.  

No work can exceed eight feet in any dimension.  

Participants are responsible for shipping or delivering work.

Specifications for delivery will be included in acceptance letters. 

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all artists in all media.