Teapots XI

Teapots XI

Juried by Pete Pinnell | January 10 - March 7, 2026
Baltimore Clayworks is pleased to announce a call for entries for Teapots XI, our annual exhibition celebrating the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship of contemporary teapot makers. This national juried show invites ceramic artists to submit functional and sculptural teapots that explore form, surface, and concept.

All interpretations of the teapot are welcome, from traditional to avant-garde. Selected works will be exhibited in our gallery and available for purchase.

Application Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2025 (at 11:59pm EST)

Notification of Acceptance: by Friday, October 24, 2025

Work Due at Gallery: Friday, December 12, 0225

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 10, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

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 13. We pay for return shipping if the piece does not sell. (No international applications for this exhibition, due to the complexity of the current international shipping/trade situation and its cost.)
Digital Image Requirements

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. 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 number from your entry. (ex. Arther Clay Potter would be "PAC1.jpg" and only upto "3".) If you submit alternative or close/detail shot of the same work, you should label the second image of the piece with "a" (for "a"lternative. Ex., "PAC1a.jpg". Only ONE alternative image per piece is permitted. Adding the alternative image does not necessarily increase the chance of acceptance. Do NOT use "4", "5", "6", or "b".) 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: Pete Pinnell

Pete Pinnell made his living as a potter for 12 years before moving to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he is currently Professor of Art. In addition to his teaching, he has continued to exhibit widely, with more than 120 exhibitions since 1995.

His work has appeared throughout the U.S., and in the Netherlands, South Africa, Japan, China, New Zealand and Australia. Images of his work have appeared in a number of noted ceramic books, Clay Times magazine, Ceramics Monthly, Studio Potter, and Purple Sand, a Taiwanese ceramics journal. An in-depth article about his work appeared in Ceramics: Art and Perception, a noted Australian Magazine, in 2001. In March of 2001 he was a featured artist at the NCECA (National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts) national conference, where he spoke and demonstrated.

In addition to his teaching and exhibition career, Pete Pinnell has been an active writer on ceramic art, with articles in American and Australian ceramic journals, and a regular column, “As far as I know…,” which appears in Clay Times magazine.
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ARTWORK: Please 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” or "PAC1a.jpg".*

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 & contact info, image file names (must follow the requirement,) title of artwork, materials/process, dimensions (HxWxD), date 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: Pete Pinnell

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