Blue Line Arts announces the Off Center 2026 ceramic competition, an international call for experimental and ambitious ceramic art
Submission deadline: January 2, 2026
Blue Line Arts opens submissions for its Off Center 2026 ceramic competition, its annual juried exhibition celebrating bold, unconventional, and forward-thinking ceramic work. Known for spotlighting artists who challenge traditional formats, the exhibition seeks pieces that expand the conceptual and physical possibilities of clay. The call is open worldwide, inviting artists working in installation, sculptural forms, mixed media, functional and non-functional ceramics, wearable objects, and any ceramic-based practice that pushes the field into new territory.
A focus on innovation and scale at the Off Center 2026 ceramic competition
The Off Center 2026 ceramic competition encourages artists to submit works that go “off center” both conceptually and materially. Blue Line Arts is particularly interested in large-scale works, multi-part installations, wall-mounted ceramics, hybrid material combinations, and ambitious sculptural approaches. Submissions of traditional pottery, jewelry, and abstract forms are welcome, but this edition emphasizes boundary-breaking and experimental practices.
Who can apply to theOff Center 2026 ceramic competition
- Open worldwide to artists aged 18 and older
- All works must be original and completed within the last two years
- Artwork must be for sale and must not have been previously shown at Blue Line Arts
Submission requirements
- 1–5 artwork images (JPG, 1–3MB, minimum 1200px)
- Optional artist statement
- Non-members: $35 for 1 artwork; $5 per additional artwork (up to 5)
- Free for Blue Line Arts Artist Members
Size and installation guidelines
- Works must fit through doors measuring 94” h × 91” w
- Ceiling height: 10 ft
- Installations are welcome; no heavy machinery available on-site
- Artworks over 75 lbs must be installed by the artist
- Wall-mounted works must have proper hanging hardware (wired frames required)
Important dates to apply to the Off Center 2026 ceramic competition
- Application deadline: January 2, 2026
- Artist notification: January 30, 2026
- Shipping deadline: February 28, 2026
- Hand delivery: March 16–17, 2026 (10am–3pm)
- Exhibition dates: March 21 – May 2, 2026
- Opening reception: March 21, 2026
- Closing reception: April 18, 2026
- Pickup of unsold work: May 3–4, 2026
Shipping and return
Artists are responsible for shipping and must provide a prepaid FedEx or UPS return label. Shipped works may be picked up in person, while hand-delivered works must be collected onsite after the exhibition.
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