8th Annual Dirty South Cup Call and Competition

River Oaks Square Arts Center is seeking ceramic vessels (mugs, cups, yunomis) for its 8th Annual Dirty South Cup Call and Competition. This is a national, juried exhibition open to all artists working in clay and residing in the United States. Up to 125 artists will be selected to display traditional or non-traditional ceramic vessels at River Oaks Square Arts Center in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Entry Requirements: $15 per artist for up to three entries. Submit digital images only in JPEG format (5MB maximum), with one image per entry. Work may not be larger than 7" x 7" x 7". All work must be for sale with no single piece exceeding $250 in value. Artists will pay a 30% commission to the Gallery on all sales. Entries will be blind juried by digital images. Artists are responsible for shipping and insurance costs to and from the Gallery, with a weight limit of 15 lbs. Works will be insured for 50% of stated value from delivery through the end of the exhibition.

Awards and Recognition: First Prize $500, Dr. Betsy Long's Choice $200, and four Juror's Choice awards of $125 each. The top 20 artists will be considered for "exhibiting artist" designation in future invitational shows hosted by ROSAC. Guest juror is Renee LoPresti. Exhibition dates are April 8 - May 28, 2022, with an opening reception on April 8 at 5-8 p.m. A two-day ceramic workshop with the juror is available April 7-8 for $95 per person (pre-registration required by calling 318.473.2670).