Off Center - An International Ceramics Competition

Blue Line Arts invites artists to submit work for Off Center, an annual international ceramics competition. This year's competition features a special focus on installation artworks and large-scale ceramics. All forms of ceramic artwork are welcome, including functional and non-functional pottery, abstract sculptures, hanging/wall-mounted pieces, jewelry, and mixed media.

Eligibility: Open to artists everywhere. You must be 18 years or older. All artwork must be original and completed within the last two years, cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts, and must be for sale. All 2-D works must be ready to hang. Artwork must be able to enter through doors with clearance of 94"h x 91"w, ceilings are 10 feet high, and nothing over 60 lbs will be accepted. Entry fee is $35. Submit 1-10 images in JPEG format renamed as ArtistName-ArtworkTitle.jpeg.

Important Dates: Entry deadline is February 29, 2024. Artist notification is March 6, 2024. Shipping deadline is March 10, 2024. Hand delivery is March 24-25, 2024 from 10am-3pm. Exhibition runs April 6-May 18, 2024. Opening reception is Saturday, April 20 from 4-8pm. Work pickup is May 19-20 from 10am-3pm. Guest juror is Heidi McKenzie, a ceramic artist based in Toronto, Canada. Cash prizes: 1st place $500, 2nd place $300, 3rd place $100. Non-member artists receive 50% commission from gallery sales; members receive 60% commission. Contact Blue Line Arts at (916) 783-4117 or [email protected] for questions.