by Carole Epp | Jun 15, 2026 | call for entry
Gordon Baldwin’s exhibition “Little hard clouds becoming vessels”
Applications are now open for the sixth edition of the Officine Saffi Award, the international prize dedicated to the promotion of contemporary ceramics in the work of artists, designers, and craftspeople committed to this medium.
Participation is free of charge and offers the opportunity to be selected for the Main Prize of €10,000, seven Residency Prizes developed in collaboration with leading international institutions, a Young Artists acquisition Prize as well as the chance to exhibit one’s work in the finalists’ exhibition.
For its 6th edition, Officine Saffi Award invites the submission of works inspired by the theme Forms of Belonging. The theme explores the human need for belonging, questioning how—within an increasingly aggressive social and political context—the material world can become a space of recognition, generate a sense of proximity, and make us feel part of a shared human community. Due to its intimate, everyday, and relational nature, ceramics emerge as a privileged language for this investigation: a silent presence that inhabits the time of our lives.
by Carole Epp | Jun 15, 2026 | call for entry
Open Call for Artists Working in Clay for an Upcoming Exhibition.
🔗 To apply, visit this link and complete the submission form. (Please note: no DM or email submissions.)
This exhibition will present contemporary ceramic works created within the last two years, celebrating the breadth, innovation, and vitality of clay practices today. Bringing together artists across generations, geographies, and identities, the exhibition aims to highlight the evolving language of contemporary clay and the expanding possibilities of the medium.
We welcome submissions from artists whose practices engage clay through sculpture, vessel-based forms, conceptual approaches, abstraction, or experimental processes.
The exhibition seeks to reflect the richness and diversity of contemporary ceramic practice while foregrounding artists who continue to challenge and redefine the material.
🗓️ Exhibition Dates: November–December 2026
Submission Deadline: July 6, 2026
*Exhibition title to be announced*
Selected artists will be notified in late July 2026. Additional details regarding installation, shipping, and exhibition dates will be provided upon acceptance.
by Carole Epp | Jun 4, 2026 | call for entry, Uncategorized
Expressions of Interest are now open for exhibitions scheduled between January and June 2027. Montsalvat welcomes proposals from solo artists, collectives, independent curators, and community groups working across a wide range of practices.
KEY DATES:
EOI Opens: 25 May 2026
EOI Closes: 1 July 2026
We are a heritage arts precinct where exhibitions sit within an active cultural environment of making, education, public programming, seasonal visitor activity, and site-wide engagement.
To Apply: montsalvat.com.au/our-venues/apply-to-exhibit/
by Carole Epp | Jun 3, 2026 | residency opportunity
We’re inviting applications for a year-long residency at County Hall Pottery, Waterloo, London.
This opportunity is open to makers working with clay in all its forms, from functional ceramics and design to fine art, experimental, and material-led practices.
✨ What’s on offer:
– Dedicated studio space with 7-day access
– Free use of kilns, clay, and materials
– Professional support within a working ceramics studio
– Paid teaching opportunities + a solo exhibition in Dec 2027
This is both a residency and a role within the studio, contributing 20 hours per week to our programme while developing your own practice.
We’re looking for someone confident in a professional ceramics environment, excited to engage with a creative community, and ready to bring their own skills into the space.
📅 Programme: 4 Jan – 23 Dec 2027
💰 Salary: £20,000
📍 County Hall Pottery, Waterloo, London
⏰ Applications open 1 June – close midnight 30 July 2026
Applications Now Open: Potter in Residence Program 2027
