The Feats of Clay 2025 National ceramic competition will be showcased at the Art League of Lincoln, 580 Sixth St. Lincoln California from April 25th 2025 – June 29th 2025.  An exhibit catalog will be produced, and each accepted artist will receive one. All types of ceramic works are encouraged for submission: sculptural, functional, tiles, vessels, etc. In addition, all types of clay and firing techniques (with a minimum of 50% ceramic clay) will be considered. Work must be the original work of the artist. Maximum dimensions are 2’ x 2’. We are delighted to have Rhonda Willers, renowned ceramic visual artist, educator, and author, as our juror. https://www.rhondawillers.com/ 

All artwork submitted must be gallery ready to install, and if wall art, inclusive of integral wire installed for hanging. Work that is not for sale may be submitted. Please do not submit any piece that is too fragile to ship, or that requires assembly. The Art League will provide pedestals. The Art League will not be responsible for damage that occurs during shipment. The Artist is responsible for all costs associated with shipping.

There will be $6,500 in cash prizes awarded for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, Honorable Mentions, a People’s Choice Award, a Founder’s Award, and multiple merit and purchase awards. $1,000 for Best of Show, $600 for 1st, $500 for 2nd, $400 for 3rd, and an additional $4,000+ will be presented for the other awards listed.

TIMELINE OF EXHIBIT

ENTRY DEADLINE:  Entry application and payment must be received by Sunday, March 30th. All submissions must be via the Café system. Received work must match the image submitted online exactly. No substitutions will be accepted.

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED ART:  Artists will be emailed acceptance notices no later than April 5th. 

ART DELIVERY:  All artwork must be received via shipment by Monday, April 21, or submitted in person Sunday, April 20th 12pm-3pm or Monday April 21st between 3:00pm-7:00pm at The Art League of Lincoln, 580 Sixth Street, Lincoln CA  95648.

EXHIBIT DATES:  The show will be on exhibit April 25th – June 29th at the 6th Street Gallery inside the Art Center at 580 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA, 95648. The Art League is open Thursday-Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm. 

RECEPTIONS: 

VIP Private Reception Friday April 25th from 6:00-8:00pm

Public Reception Saturday April 26th from 5:00-8:00pm

Additional receptions May 8th & June 12th 5:00-7:00pm

AWARDS: $6,500 in cash prizes will be awarded, including Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mentions, People’s Choice, and multiple purchase and merit awards.

PICK UP ART:  Artwork may be picked up from 12pm-3pm on Sunday June 29th or on Monday, June 30th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Shipped work will be returned to the artist within 3 weeks of the show closing date at the artists expense via prepaid shipping label.

Art League of Lincoln requests that if you are unable to pick up your artwork during the allotted times, that you make arrangements to have it picked up for you.

Application Requirements

Digital images of the artwork must be submitted through the Art CaFe online submission system.

All artwork submitted must be delivered gallery-ready to install, and if wall art, inclusive of integral wire installed for hanging. Work that is not for sale may be submitted. The Art League will provide pedestals. 

Eligibility Criteria

Feats of Clay is open to work which is made primarily of mud-type clay. Both 3-D and wall art are eligible.