Feats of Clay 2025 National Clay Competition

The Feats of Clay 2025 National ceramic competition will be showcased at the Art League of Lincoln, 580 Sixth Street, Lincoln, California from April 25 to June 29, 2025. All types of ceramic works are encouraged for submission including sculptural, functional, tiles, and vessels. All types of clay and firing techniques with a minimum of 50% ceramic clay will be considered. Work must be the original work of the artist with maximum dimensions of 2' x 2'. Rhonda Willers, a renowned ceramic visual artist, educator, and author, will serve as juror.

All artwork submitted must be gallery ready to install, and if wall art, must include integral wire installed for hanging. Work that is not for sale may be submitted. The Art League will provide pedestals. Artwork must be received via shipment by Monday, April 21, or submitted in person on Sunday, April 20 from 12pm-3pm or Monday, April 21 from 3:00pm-7:00pm. The artist is responsible for all shipping costs. Shipped work will be returned to the artist within 3 weeks of the show closing date via prepaid shipping label at the artist's expense.

There will be $6,500 in cash prizes awarded including: Best of Show ($1,000), 1st place ($600), 2nd place ($500), 3rd place ($400), Honorable Mentions ($100 each), Founder's Award ($200), People's Choice ($200), Merit Awards ($1,400), and Purchase Awards ($2,000). An exhibit catalog will be produced and each accepted artist will receive one. Artists will be notified of acceptance by April 5. VIP Private Reception is Friday, April 25 from 6:00-8:00pm, with a Public Reception on Saturday, April 26 from 5:00-8:00pm. Additional receptions are scheduled for May 8 and June 12 from 5:00-7:00pm. Artwork may be picked up from 12pm-3pm on Sunday, June 29 or Monday, June 30 from 3:00-7:00pm.