Visions In Clay 2026 - Call for Entries

National Call for Ceramic Art

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Vision in Clay Event logo

Entry Deadline

Enter now through June 22, 2026

Horton Art Gallery is located on the campus of San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. The Gallery provides exhibition opportunities to regional and national artists, and has over 2000 square feet of exhibition space. Visions In Clay was founded by the San Joaquin Potters Guild in 2002, and presented by the Horton Art Gallery since 2010. Visions In Clay is one of the largest ceramic exhibitions in Northern California.

 

Exhibition Juror 

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Cynthia de Bos

Cynthia de Bos
Director of Collections and Archives
Artists’ Legacy Foundation

 

Exhibition August 27 – September 24, 2026
On-Line Exhibition Aug 2026 – June 2027
Opening Reception August 27th 5 – 7pm

 

Awards

Gallery Awards 
$800 | $600 | $400

Potters Guild Founders Award $300

Awards are selected by the Exhibition Juror on site prior to attending the Opening Reception.

Selection Announcement July 14, 2026

Horton Gallery Contact jan.marlese@deltacollege.edu

 

Eligibility

  1. Entry is open to artists residing in the U.S.
  2. Ceramic works of any thematic and stylistic presentation are accepted for entry. Clay must be the primary medium.  
  3. Artwork that has been previously exhibited at the Horton Art Gallery is not eligible for entry.
  4. Artwork not to exceed 4ft. in 3D dimensions.

Download Call for Entries Guidelines (PDF)

 

Entry Fees, Payments, and Submissions

$30 for 1­–3 work entries and $5 each additional entry, with no more than 6 work entries.

Once you have made your payment, you will be directed to the site to submit your entries. 

Pay Entry Fees and Submit Entries