WAC Gallery Jurying Form

Current Call for Art/Exhibit Description: 

Earth & Fire: A Pottery Showcase

We invite ceramic artists and potters to submit work that highlights the expressive potential of clay. This exhibit celebrates both functional and sculptural ceramic art, including wheel-thrown, hand-built, or slip cast. We’re looking for pieces that demonstrate craftsmanship, creativity, and a personal connection to the medium. All submitted work must be original, complete, and professionally finished. Artists will be asked to note any specific display needs in the application. Pedestals and basic risers will be available, but please indicate if your work requires a specialized setup.

Requirements / Other Info:

You may submit no more than 3 pieces for consideration in this exhibit.
Media: Ceramics/Pottery/Clay only
Presentation: Can be wall-hangable, stand-alone, or on a pedestal. You must indicate display requirements in your application.
Deadline: All works must be submitted for consideration via this form by June 30th, 2026.
Photographing Artwork: Professional-quality photos are not required for your application; however, images must meet the following guidelines to ensure your work can be accurately reviewed:Use a clean, non-distracting background (white or neutral preferred)
Ensure images are sharp and in focus 
Use good lighting (avoid images that are too dark, too bright, or have too much glare)
Present the artwork centered and straight within the frame

All WAC exhibits are juried by a diverse panel of local artists, arts professionals, and arts business owners with backgrounds in various mediums.

You will be notified on July 20th, 2026 of your application status. 

Jurors must submit all ratings by end of day Wednesday, July 15th, 2026. 

You will be rating every piece submitted. You can view all current applications on the Google Drive shared to your email. If you have personally submitted a piece to the gallery for consideration, you must recuse yourself from rating your own application, but are welcome to rate all other applications. 

Below is the criteria you should be grading off of: 

Originality: How original is the concept or idea behind the work?

Composition: Is the composition visually balanced and engaging?

Theme: How well does the piece fit the exhibition's theme?

You will be rating on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being "Exceptional"

You will need to indicate whether or not you would recommend each piece into the exhibit

New to this exhibit: We have collected application fees for a Best in Show cash prize. You will need to indicate in this jurying form which piece you'd nominate for Best in Show.

The title of each artwork is included in the file name of the photo(s) the artist uploaded in their application.

You DO NOT need to submit a form for each submission. Instead, hit "Add New" in the rating table below for all submissions. You should only need to submit one total form at the end of your rating process. 

If you do not finish in one sitting, please submit the responses you have. You will be able to go back and edit or add to your responses later via the link that will automatically be sent to your email upon submission, or simply start a new form and finish where you left off. Please be sure all ratings are submitted by the due date listed above.