Baltimore Clayworks Clay Biennial

Baltimore Clayworks Clay Biennial

Juried by ChingYuan Chang | January 9 - March 13, 2027
Baltimore Clayworks Clay Biennial is a national juried exhibition presented in conjunction with the 61st Conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), that celebrates the vitality, diversity, and evolving language of contemporary ceramics. Open to ceramic artists working in all styles, techniques, and conceptual approaches, the exhibition seeks work that reflects both technical excellence and compelling artistic vision. Functional, sculptural, installation-based, and experimental works are all welcome.

Exhibition Dates: January 9 - March 13, 2027

Application Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026 (11:59pm, ET)

Contact: Yoshi Fujii, Director of Exhibitions and Shop, yoshi.fujii@baltimoreclayworks.org
Eligibility

Submitted work must have been created within the last two years and have not been exhibited at Baltimore Clayworks. Open to any form of functional or sculptural object or installation, and clay must be the primary material. Enter up to three (3) pieces. All exhibited work must be for sale and available for the duration of the exhibition. Original accepted work only and no substitution. Baltimore Clayworks (and Juror) reserves the right to disqualify applications or deny to exhibit. **PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE REQUIREMENTS ON IMAGES & IMAGE LIST.** (No international applications for this exhibition.)
Application Fee

$30 for up to three pieces
Commission

All exhibited work must be for sale. In the case of sale, 50% of the retail price will be paid to the artist, and 50% goes to the gallery.
Shipping

Artist is responsible for shipment/delivery of the accepted work. Work must arrive at Baltimore Clayworks Gallery by Friday, December 11, 2026, or at least two weeks prior to opening of the exhibition. We pay for return shipping if the piece does not sell. Return shipping should start at least two weeks after the closing of the exhibition, if not earlier. (No international applications for this exhibition, due to the complexity of the current international shipping/trade situation and its cost.)
Digital Image Requirements

DO NOT USE "4", "5", "6", or "b"! (**IMPORTANT to follow this guideline in order to keep the integrity of blind jurying process and to save work hours of staff due to overwhelming number of submissions.**) Submit up to three(3) pieces and up to two(2) images of each piece. (Other images are NOT considered, or your application will be disqualified.) Images should be in square format; 2000x2000 pixels of 300 dpi as JPEG/JPG. Gray or white background. No text or other distracting objects/background on images, including wrinkled fabric and "in-nature" or staged shots. Each file name must be labeled with the artist's THREE INITIALS in the order: LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE (use "X" if no middle initial) and the corresponding NUMBERS ONLY from your entry. (ex. Arther Clay Potter would be "PAC1.jpg" and upto "3". DO NOT USE "a" on the first image! Other file names are NOT considered, or your application will be disqualified!) Only if you submit alternative/reverse-side shot of the same work, you may label the second image with "a" (for "a"lternative. Ex., "PAC1a.jpg". DO NOT USE "b"! DO NOT USE "4", "5", or "6"! Only ONE alternative image per piece is permitted. Adding the alternative image, especially the detail shot does NOT necessarily increase the chance of acceptance or often is NOT needed. Other file names are NOT considered, or your application will be disqualified!) Baltimore Clayworks reserves the right to photograph work and uses the submitted images of accepted pieces for the purpose of publicity, promotion, education and documentation in printed materials, website and social media. (Your application MUST be accompanied with the Image List, explained below.)
Juror: ChingYuan Chang

Ching Yuan Chang is a contemporary ceramic artist and professor at Tainan National University of the Arts. Early in his career, he studied under Japanese master Lin Baojia and later attended the Rochester Institute of Technology’s School for American Crafts, where Western education enriched his creative approach. Working primarily with clay, Chang applies lacquerware-inspired layering techniques to reveal the material’s inherent color, texture, and form. His work engages with Taiwan’s cultural diversity while exploring personal and collective identity, reflecting contemporary aesthetic and social concerns.

Chang has exhibited widely in Taiwan and internationally, receiving awards such as the Japan Contemporary Craft Special Award and “Individual Artists Grant in the Visual Arts” Maryland State Art, Council, Baltimore, MD. His works are held in major collections worldwide, including the Victoria and Albert Museum (UK), Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (Japan), Kanazawa Ohri Art Museum (Japan), National Art Gallery (Malaysia), and Yingge Ceramics Museum (Taiwan). Through his practice, Chang has elevated Taiwanese ceramics from craft to art, establishing their presence in the global art scene.
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ARTWORK: Follow the Digital Image Requirements above and upload up to 6 images (Up to 3 pieces and up to 2 images per piece. Otherwise, the submissions will be disqualified.) File name must be labeled with the artist's THREE INITIALS in this order ONLY: LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE (use "X" if no middle initial.) The file should be JPEG/JPG. For example: Arthur Clay Potter would be “PAC1.jpg” and "PAC1a.jpg". DO NOT USE "4", "5", "6" or "b".

Images must be 2000x2000 pixels of 300dpi. Each file name must be labeled with the artist’s three initials in this order: Last, First, Middle (use “X” if no middle initial) and the corresponding number (and "a" for alternative view.) For example: Arthur Clay Potter would be “PAC1.jpg” or "PAC1a.jpg".
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IMAGE LIST: Upload ONE Image List corresponding to your submitted images - this document should include artist’s name & full contact info, image file names (must follow the requirement,) title of artwork, materials/process, dimensions (HxWxD), year of work, and price (must be for sale.) File name must be labeled with the artist's THREE INITIALS in this order ONLY: LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE (use "X" if no middle initial) as same as images, and "-ImageList." The file should be Word document, NO pdf. For example: Arthur Clay Potter would be “PAC-ImageList.docx”. (Keep this document as your personal record. Do NOT contact us about your own submitted/accepted artworks.)

File name must be labeled with the artists's three initials in this order: Last, First, Middle (use "X" if no middle initial) as same as image requirements and "-ImageList." The file should be Word document. For example: Arthur Clay Potter would be “PAC-ImageList.docx". KEEP THIS DOCUMENT.
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Application Fee - $30.00

USDPlease double check your entry. If it is improperly filled out or if images and image list are labeled incorrectly, it will not be considered for the exhibition/jurying. Entry fees are not refundable. (No international application for this exhibition.)

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Juror: ChingYuan Chang

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