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Clay Endearments call for submissions

We invite submissions for consideration for Clay Endearments, an exhibition of love, passion, and affection in clay. This is a Valentine’s Day exhibition with broad interpretation. Whether the romantic love between partners, the tender affection and belonging between parent and child, the devotion between humans and their animal family members, or the adoration that can exist between friends, we welcome your expressions and interpretations of love in the malleable medium of clay. From the softness of unfired clay to the steadfastness of clay once fired, this medium provides a wonderful opportunity to explore this powerful emotion. Explore ideas of love as metaphorically, symbolically, or literally as you choose. We welcome submissions of pottery, sculpture, and jewelry.

To submit your work for consideration for this exhibition, please email the following to submissions@charliecummingsgallery.com by midnight Eastern, Friday, November 7, 2025 with Clay Endearments in the subject line:

Part 1 - In the body of the email include:
1. Your full contact information including email, telephone, website address, and where we can find you on social media.
2. A guide to the images you submit with title, type of clay, type of firing, forming process, dimensions, and retail price. Please identify the entries using the naming format listed below.

Part 2 - Attachments:
1. Five (5) medium-resolution images of the 5 actual pieces you would like to send for the exhibition. Named using the following format- LastnameFirstname_01.jpg, LastnameFirstname_02.jpg... Please note capitalization. No detail shots please. Do not send zip files.
2. Your resume or CV in PDF format.

There is no fee associated with this call for submissions.
Please read carefully. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will not be considered.

Exhibition calendar and details:
November 7, 2025 Midnight Eastern – Submission deadline
November 21 – Notifications sent
January 5 – Work ship-by Deadline
January 12 – Work due at gallery
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – Show opens online at noon Eastern
February 12 – Sold work turned off on website
February 2027 – Unsold work returned

Artist pays shipping and insurance for shipment to gallery and for return of unsold work.
Gallery insures work while on the premises.
Gallery actively advertises and promotes the exhibition.
Gallery takes a 50% commission on all sales. All works in this exhibition must be for sale. Gallery does not pay artists with paper checks. We use a bank transfer service, and all participating artists will be required to provide our reputable online servicer information in order to receive payment.

Send questions (not submissions) to jessica@charliecummingsgallery.com, or call 352-810-0171.

Portfolio Submissions

Ceramic artists who would like for their work to be considered for inclusion in group exhibitions, features, and solo exhibitions may submit a portfolio including the following: