Afternoon Tea

Brockway Center for Arts & Technology is accepting submissions for the exhibition "Afternoon Tea". We are seeking submissions that celebrate the craft of Afternoon Tea and all its glory. These items can be made in metal, clay, wood, or a combination of all. 

BCAT's upcoming exhibition "Afternoon Tea" is seeking nationwide submissions that celebrate all the accoutrements of Afternoon Tea: teapot, teacups, saucers and plates; creamer/sugar, sugar spoon/sugar cube tongs, tea tray, tea strainer, lemon slice tray/lemon slice fork, tea sandwich or scone tray or plates - the list goes on and on. 

These items can be made in metal, clay, wood, or a combination of all.

Key Dates: 

• Submission Deadline: January 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST
• Acceptance email sent: January 26, 2026
• Piece due (hand delivered or shipped) at BCAT by: February 16, 2026
• Opening Date of Exhibition: February 20, 2026
• Closing "Afternoon Tea" Reception for Exhibition: March 27, 2026
• Date work will be sent/returned by: April 1, 2026

All work accepted for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Works not gallery-ready or not exhibiting good craftsmanship may be omitted from the exhibit. 

Accepted work that differs significantly from the entry images or suffers from poor presentation will be disqualified. 

Please note that professional-level presentation and craftsmanship is a must.

• Entries can be up to 3 pieces, showcasing the artist’s individual style.
• There is no fee to participate, but due to limitations of the BCAT gallery space, we may request that you send a smaller piece or less artwork.
• Please submit the following to bcatshows@gmail.com:
  • Artist Information: name, address, cell number, email.
  • Artist Entry Information: Lastname_image1, Lastname_image1detail. One detail image is encouraged. Images must be JPEG or JPG, at least 300dpi, and be no larger than 1800 pixels in any direction. Size (h x w x d”), name of artwork, media (if clay - please include body, process/firing methods, if metal or wood - please include technique/s), weight, price if for sale-or list as NFS (Not for Sale).
  • Artist Statement: information about the artist or the artwork submitted. Limit to 1 page please.

Important:

• Each artist is responsible for shipping costs to and from BCAT. U.S. artists only please.
• We ask that entries be double boxed. No Styrofoam or dissolvable peanuts. Use bubble wrap or similar media. Please use boxes or containers that are re-useable.