Annual Cup Show (2022)

The Annual Cup Show invites ceramic artists to submit functional ceramic mugs, cups, tumblers, and similar vessels. Nationally recognized ceramic artist Kelly Justice will jury the exhibition. The show will be on view and for sale in The Krikorian Gallery at the Worcester Center for Crafts and listed in the online store at wccgallerystore.com.

Submissions must include 4-6 pieces with 4-10 high quality images. Entry fee is $30 ($15 for currently enrolled students and self-identifying BIPOC artists). Work must be no larger than 10" tall and 6" wide, functional, and available for sale with no single piece exceeding $150 in retail price. Open to artists living or working in the United States, ages 18 and over. Applicants may submit 4-10 high quality images of 4-6 pieces with any necessary descriptions.

Awards include a $150 juror's choice award, $100 student award, and $50 BIPOC artist award, announced at the start of the exhibition. Results will be announced October 7, 2022. Hand-delivery is October 11-20, 2022, or shipped work must arrive by October 20, 2022. The exhibition runs December 1-24, 2022. Unsold work will be shipped for return starting January 23, 2023, with pickup available through February 3, 2023. All accepted and delivered pieces must be accompanied by a signed consignment contract and prepaid return shipping label. The gallery store receives 50% of profits from sales. Contact Candace Casey at [email protected] or (508) 753-1831 ext. 306 with questions.