2027 NCECA Exhibitions
Charm, Baltimore, Maryland
Exhibitions will run concurrently with Charm, the 61st annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, Baltimore, Maryland, March 10–13, 2027.
For questions about exhibitions in general, please contact: tammy@nceca.net
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National K–12 Ceramic Exhibition Foundation – please visit their website at http://www.k12clay.org/ for information about student work for entry for their 2027 exhibition to be held in conjunction with the NCECA 2027 conference in Baltimore.
2026 NCECA Volumes Conference, Annual Exhibition
2027 NCECA ANNUAL, THROW/BACK
CALL FOR ENTRIES!
Deadline WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026,
(11:59PM MDT) (Please note time zone - late entries will not be accepted)
Curated by Adriana Proser and Ellen Hoobler
Hosted by: The Walters Museum
Exhibition Dates: March 10 - June 6, 2027
The NCECA Annual Exhibition, Throw/Back, will run concurrently with CHARM, the 61st annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, in Baltimore, Maryland, March 10-13, 2027.
The NCECA Annual brings together the strengths of both invitational and open juried exhibition models, creating a dynamic and layered curatorial framework. Exhibition curators Adriana Proser and Ellen Hoobler anchor the exhibition’s vision through the work of five invited artists, whose practices help shape its conceptual direction. This vision is expanded through an open call, with additional artists and works selected to engage, challenge, and deepen the curatorial dialogue. Together, these elements foster a rich and inclusive exhibition that reflects a broad spectrum of voices and perspectives within the field.
Read through the ANNUAL Exhibition PROSPECTUS prior to submitting an exhibition proposal or reaching out with questions.
If you encounter problems and require technical assistance, contact CaFÉ™ support staff at cafe@westaf.org.
If you have questions about eligibility or submission rules that are not answered in the listing description, contact tammy@nceca.net
2026 Volumes Conference, MCFE Exhibition
2027 NCECA BELONGING EXHIBITION
CALL FOR ENTRIES!
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026,
(11:59PM MDT) (Please note time zone - late entries will not be accepted)
Juried by Lydia C. Thompson
Hosted by: Creative Alliance
Exhibition Dates: March 5 - April 17, 2027
The 2027 NCECA Belonging Exhibition is a juried exhibition organized by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), will run concurrently with CHARM, the 61st annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, Baltimore, Maryland, March 10-13, 2027. Previously known as the Multicultural Fellowship Exhibition, this iteration expands outside of the Multicultural Fellowship to platform artists who self-identify as marginalized. The exhibition brings together voices working across ceramics and interdisciplinary practices, emphasizing the role of clay in articulating identity, cultural histories, and systems of knowledge.
Read through the BELONGING Exhibition PROSPECTUS prior to submitting an exhibition proposal or reaching out with questions.
If you encounter problems and require technical assistance, contact CaFÉ™ support staff at cafe@westaf.org.
If you have questions about eligibility or submission rules that are not answered in the listing description, contact tammy@nceca.net
2026 NCECA Volumes Conference. FE Exhibition
2027 NCECA FEATURED EXHIBITIONS
CALL FOR ENTRIES!
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026,
(11:59 PM ET) (Please note time zone - late entries will not be accepted)
NCECA’s Featured Exhibitions program brings ceramic art into the communities that host the annual conference, expanding visibility and access across a range of venues. The Featured Exhibitions program offers a dynamic platform for diverse artists to connect with regional, national, and international audiences. Artists and curators from the US and abroad are invited to submit proposals for consideration.
NCECA's Exhibitions Director, Adam Chau, will chair a panel to review and select proposals in collaboration with members of the Baltimore region’s arts and culture community.
Read through the Featured Exhibition PROSPECTUS prior to submitting an exhibition proposal or reaching out with questions.
Click here to view an example of a well-developed exhibition proposal.
If you have questions about eligibility or submission rules that are not answered in the listing description, contact tammy@nceca.net
2026 NCECA Volumes Conference, Detroit, Michigan
2027 NCECA GALLERY EXPO
CALL FOR ENTRIES!
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026, (11:59PM ET) (Please note time zone - late entries will not be accepted)
2027 NCECA Gallery Expo features displays of unique works in clay presented by galleries from across the United States and abroad. Works in this showcase may be functional, decorative, or sculptural and should be available for purchase by collectors.
A committee will select the galleries to participate based on the quality of submissions and alignment with programmatic goals and objectives.
Read through the Gallery Expo PROSPECTUS prior to submitting an application or reaching out with questions.
NCECA actively promotes inclusion, equity, accessibility, and diversity within the ceramic arts. We strongly encourage Gallery Expo applicants to represent artists from historically marginalized communities and to reflect a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, voices, and identities. This includes—but is not limited to—diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, and age.
If you have questions about eligibility or submission rules that are not answered in the prospectus, please contact jessie@nceca.net
2026 NCECA Volumes Conference, NJSE Exhibition
2027 NCECA JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION
CALL FOR ENTRIES!
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026, (11:59PM MDT) (Please note time zone - late entries will not be accepted)
Juried by Elizabeth Williams, PhD, and Yoshi Fujii
Hosted by: The Peale, Baltimore’s Community Museum
Exhibition Dates: March 8 - May 9, 2027
The 2027 NCECA Juried Student Exhibition (NJSE) will run concurrently with CHARM, the 61st annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, Baltimore, Maryland, March 10-13, 2027. The NCECA Juried Student Exhibition is composed of selected works submitted by students working in undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate programs based in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The exhibition highlights the breadth of contemporary ceramic practice emerging from academic institutions across North America, presenting work that reflects a wide range of material approaches, conceptual concerns, and technical strategies.
Read through the NJSE Exhibition PROSPECTUS prior to submitting an exhibition proposal or reaching out with questions.
If you encounter problems and require technical assistance, contact CaFÉ™ support staff at cafe@westaf.org.
If you have questions about eligibility or submission rules that are not answered in the listing description, contact tammy@nceca.net
2026 NCECA Volumes Conference, Detroit, Michigan
2027 NCECA CLAY AROUND TOWN EXHIBITIONS CALL FOR EXHIBITIONS!
OPENS: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 (11:59PM ET) (Please note time zone - late entries will not be accepted)
The Clay Around Town call for exhibitions features independently organized exhibitions presented within the Baltimore region during the NCECA conference. Listings may include exhibitions initiated by Detroit-area venues, as well as artist- or curator-led projects that have secured a host venue prior to application. All exhibitions must adhere to NCECA’s Community Guidelines and Respectful Culture Policy.
Submission of Clay Around Town proposals is one of several benefits of membership in NCECA. Non-members may also submit Clay Around Town proposals; however, a $75 listing fee applies. The fee can be paid through the NCECA Online Store at the time of submission. Alternatively, non-members can purchase an NCECA Membership and enjoy a complimentary listing while supporting NCECA’s mission year-round.
Read through the CLAY AROUND TOWN PROSPECTUS prior to submitting an exhibition proposal or reaching out with questions.
If you have questions or encounter problems and require technical assistance, contact tammy@nceca.net