Earth & Fire

Earth & Fire is a national juried exhibition for ceramic artists open to visual artists 18 years and older residing in the US. All works must be made of clay and be the original work of the artist. Artists may submit up to 2 works that have been completed within the last two calendar years and have not been previously exhibited at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. All works must be for sale, and the Stifel Fine Arts Center will retain a 30% commission on the sales price.

The entry fee is $35.00 for up to 2 pieces. Submissions must be completed online through CaFÈ by January 6, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. Applicants must submit high-resolution images (300 dpi) for the jury process. Jurors will be Jen Allen and Richard Miecznikowski. Juror notification will be emailed the week of January 23, 2023.

Awards include: 1st prize $4,000, 2nd prize $1,500, 3rd prize $1,000, and 2 merit awards of $250 each. The exhibition runs February 24 - April 1, 2023, with an opening reception on February 24, 2023. Hand-delivered and shipped works are accepted February 6-11, 2023. Shipping is at the artist's cost; return shipping labels must be included. Works can be picked up April 3-8, 2023. For questions, contact Lisa Rasmussen, Curator of Exhibitions, at [email protected] or 304-242-7700.