Annual Cup Show (2023)

The Annual Cup Show invites ceramic artists to submit functional cups, mugs, tumblers, and similar vessels for exhibition and sale. Nationally recognized ceramic artist Maliya Travers-Crumb will jury the show, selecting 25 artists. The exhibition will be displayed in The Krikorian Gallery at the Worcester Center for Crafts and listed in the online store at wccgallerystore.com.

Work must be no larger than 10" tall and 6" wide, functional ceramics of varying types, and priced at no more than $150 per piece. Artists must submit 4-10 high quality images of 4-6 pieces. The entry fee is $30 ($15 for currently enrolled students and self-identifying BIPOC artists). Open to artists living or working in the United States, ages 18 and over. All accepted work must be available for sale and accompanied by a signed consignment contract and prepaid return shipping label.

Results will be announced October 10, 2023. Hand-delivery of work is October 11-20, 2023, with a shipped work deadline of October 20, 2023. The exhibition runs December 1-24, 2023. Awards include a $150 juror's choice award, $100 student award, and $50 BIPOC artist award, announced at the start of the exhibition. Unsold work will be shipped for return starting January 23, 2024, with pickup available through February 2, 2024. The gallery store receives 50% of profits from sales. Contact Candace Casey at [email protected] or (508) 753-1831 ext. 306 with questions.