Anything But A Mug - Clay Pittsburgh (Due May 20)
Anything But A Mug - Clay Pittsburgh
Deadline: May 20th, 2025
With great reverence for the beauty and utility of the mug form, Clay Pittsburgh is excited to present an exhibition focused on showcasing the endless variety of other objects—both functional and sculptural—that artists can craft out of clay. “Anything But a Mug” will offer viewers a more expansive vision of what’s possible in clay, and provide artists an opportunity to showcase the diversity of their skill sets.
This show will be held at the Clay Place Gallery at Standard Clay from June 14th to August 9th. “Anything But a Mug” will be juried by local artist Katie Botterman* and curated by the exhibitions committee of Clay Pittsburgh.
*Katie Botterman is a ceramic artist and instructor working in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She earned her BFA from Ohio University in 2021. Botterman recently completed a three month residency at New Harmony Clay Project, in New Harmony, Indiana, and she is currently the ceramics Artist in Residence at Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media. She works as a ceramics instructor in her hometown at the North Hills Art Center, where she shares her love of clay with others while pursuing her own new works.
Clay Pittsburgh’s exhibition committee would like to thank all artists who participate by submitting work. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Standard Clay Company, as well, for their generosity in hosting this exhibition.
Critical Dates:
Application due: May 20, 2025
Notice of acceptance: May 26, 2025
Drop off work: May 29, 2025 – June 6, 2025
Opening reception: June 14, 2025 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Closing reception / potluck and first pickup opportunity: August 9, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Last day to pick up work: August 25, 2025
The show will be on view during Standard Clay’s retail store hours: Monday- Friday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Second Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Criteria:
All ceramic artists within a 50-mile radius of Pittsburgh may apply.
Works must be made of at least 50% clay
All artwork must be free-standing (no wall hanging pieces)
Extra large or complex works may be accepted contingent on whether the artist can be present during installation on June 12, 2025