Concho Clay National Juried Cup Show

The Concho Clay Studio at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, is seeking entries for their first National Juried Cup Show. This call is open to any talented individual, 18 or older, in the U.S. currently working in ceramics. As part of an ongoing commitment to promote contemporary Ceramics in our community, we are asking for any ceramic mug, sipper, goblet, yunomi, etc. Anything that is considered a “cup” functional or sculptural. This cup exhibition will be held in conjunction with the San Angelo North American Ceramic Competition and Symposium events, hosted by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, Angelo State University, and The Chicken Farm Art Center. The cup exhibit will be displayed in SAMFA’s Gallery Verde, 417 S. Oakes Street, from April 15 to April 19, 2026.

 ! ATTENTION! DO NOT CONFUSE THIS EXHIBIT WITH THE 26th San Angelo North American Ceramic Competition. IF YOU PLAN TO SUBMIT TO BOTH SHOWS, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THE SAME WORK. 

Juror: Dexter Woods

Dexter Woods is a first-generation ceramicist from Wylie, TX. Dexter received his BFA at Texas Tech University in 2014. Upon graduation, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona to further his art career that included developing a new body of work and some teaching experience. Dexter’s art career took a professional turn when he became involved with The Reitz Ranch Center for the Ceramic Arts project in Clarkdale, AZ.

After some time with the ranch, another opportunity presented itself in the form of a residency with the Mesa Arts Center which concluded in May 2021. Dexter is now studio manager at the Helen DeVitt Jones clay studio of the LHUCA in Lubbock, TX where he continues making sculptural and functional ceramics while experimenting with different atmospheric firings (wood, salt & soda). 

Calendar

February 10, 2026                     Entry deadline

February 16, 2026                   Notification of accepted work

March 27, 2026                       Last day to receive accepted works

April 15, 2026                           Exhibition opens

April 15-18, 2026                    2026 Ceramics Weekend Events in San Angelo

April 19, 2026                            Exhibit closes

May 31, 2026                            Return of all work

Awards
Juror's choice - $100
People's choice - $50
Museum purchase

Insurance 
The Museum and Concho Clay Studio will take the greatest care in handling all work. The work will be insured by the Museum while at Gallery Verde. The artist is responsible for insuring the works in transit.

Sales
The Museum will take a 20% commission on sales.

Shipping
Accepted work may be hand delivered or shipped prepaid to arrive no later than March 27, 2026. Artists are also responsible for return shipping costs. Participants must include a prepaid UPS or FedEx return shipping label in the box with the work.

Shipping Address

Horacio Casillas -Concho Clay Studio

Concho Clay Studio

1 Love Street

San Angelo, TX 76903

Events during the week of the competition 
In conjunction with the exhibition, multiple activities and workshops are planned between April 15 and 18. These events will occur at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, The Mayer Museum at Angelo State University, and The Chicken Farm Art Center. Go to https://www.samfa.org/ceramic-competition.

Submit up to 3 entries, maximum of 2 digital images per artwork. All images must be in Jpeg format in high resolution (at least 300 dpi). Label the images clearly with the artwork title and “view #1, “view #2,” “detail,” etc. Example: “Deconstructed Teapot view #1.” Any work that differs appreciably from the digital image will be rejected at the discretion of the juror.

Each entry should include the following information:

·         Title

·         Dimensions (H x W x D)

·         Price (Value)

·         Date

·         description of materials, techniques

·         Bio (optional)

Artist website, social media (if applicable)

This call is open to any talented individual, 18 or older, in the U.S. currently working in ceramics. We are asking for any ceramic mug, sipper, goblet, yunomi, etc. Anything that is considered a “cup” functional or sculptural.