The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is seeking entries from the United States, Mexico, and Canada of ceramic art for the 23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition, to be exhibited from April 17, 2020 to June 28, 2020.

Calendar

January 30, 2020 Entry deadline

February 28, 2020 Notification of accepted work

March 25, 2020 Deadline for receipt of accepted work

April 17, 2020 Symposium at Angelo State University, Competition Exhibition Opening and Awards Reception

April 18, 2018   Workshop led by Invited Artist

June 28, 2018 Exhibit closes

July 31, 2020 Return of all work

Sponsor

The 23rd San Angelo National Ceramic Competition is sponsored by the San Angelo Museum Endowment for Ceramic Events, Darlene and John Williams and Trinity Ceramic Supply Inc. This show has been organized by and will be held at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts. Angelo State University works in close cooperation with the Museum. The exhibition highlights a broad range of attitudes in the clay medium from functional to sculptural work. The Museum devotes its entire space to the show. In the last competition 111 works were displayed.

Eligibility and Media

The competition is open to all artists 18 or older who are residents of the United States, Canada, or Mexico. All work, both functional and sculptural, must have been completed within the last two years. Works previously accepted into this competition are ineligible. Mixed media, multi-media, installations and collaborations are welcome. 

Image Requirements

Submit up to 3 entries, maximum of 2 digital images per artwork. One audio or video file per artwork can also be submitted (in lieu of a second photo). All images must be in jpeg format in high resolution (at least 300 dpi). Label the images clearly with title and “view #1, “view #2,” “detail,” etc. Any work that differs appreciably from the digital image will be rejected at the discretion of the juror.

Juror

Jo Lauria--Independent scholar and curator, mentor faculty member at Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA

Awards

First Place.........$2000; Second Place....$1500;  Third Place........$1000; 

Fourth Place......... $500; Tile Prix Primo...... $750; People’s Choice... $250

Tile Heritage Prix Primo

The Juror will award a special prize sponsored by the Tile Heritage Foundation, in cooperation with the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, to the tile maker whose tile in the juror’s estimation best reflects the ceramic traditions of America.

Insurance

The Museum will take the greatest care in handling all work. The work will be insured while at the Museum. Work not for sale should have a stated value. The artist is responsible for insuring the works in transit.

Sales

Sales will be encouraged and there will be a 20% commission. In 2018 more than 25% of the work exhibited was sold. Furthermore, the Museum typically purchases several works from the exhibition to add to its permanent collection. Ceramics from SAMFA’s permanent collection have been loaned to many other museums and institutions around the country.

Shipping

Accepted work may be hand delivered or shipped prepaid to arrive no later than March 25, 2020. Artists are also responsible for return shipping costs. Shipping instructions will be sent to all participants.

Exhibition Catalog

A complimentary catalog, that includes a photograph of each exhibited work, will be sent to all accepted artists after the close of the show.

Symposium/Invited Artist Workshop

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria