NOTE: this “national” competition is actually open to residents of the US, Canada and Mexico.

February 4, 2008 Postmark date for slides/CD, fee and entry form.

Here’s a blurb about the competition from their site: “Far more than an exhibit, the April ceramics show is a 3-day event which is jointly hosted by the Museum, Angelo State University and The Old Chicken Farm Art Center. The museum’s opening reception of the ceramics exhibit is one of the highlights and is accompanied by a ceramic Symposium at the University and a day long Workshop at The Old Chicken Farm Art Center. There are numerous other gallery openings, a barbecue dinner, and 3 days of ceramic discussions.

For each Competition the Museum chooses a well known and qualified juror within the ceramic community to curate the show. An exhibit of over 100 pieces, covering a wide spectrum of styles across the United States, Canada and Mexico, is chosen from often over 1500 entries. In addition to the juried exhibit the ceramic competition includes a mini-exhibit, highlighting the work of an established, well known ceramic artist, who also leads a workshop at the Old Chicken Farm Art Center.”

Check out the site for more details and downloadable form.