Michigan Ceramics 2024: Juried Exhibition
LAST DAY!! ENTRIES ARE BEING ACCEPTED UNTIL 11:59PM ON JULY 1!
The Michigan Ceramics exhibition will feature Michigan resident and affiliated ceramic artists, with prizes awarded in the following categories:
- Functional/Utilitarian Expression
- Sculptural Expression
There will be 10 Cash AWARDS – All accepted entries eligible
Ceramics as Functional/Utilitarian Expression
- Best of Functional/Utilitarian $300
- Honorable Mentions 3X $100
Ceramics as Sculptural Expression
- Best of Functional/Utilitarian $300,
Honorable Mentions 3X $100 - Juror’s Choice $300
- Members Choice Award
(QR code ballot onsite)
In addition to a cash award, winners will receive hand-made ceramic trophies from juror George Rodriguez.
5+ Sponsor awards will also be available!
More information is coming regarding exhibit hours and related events. Stay tuned!
Important Dates
Deadline for Entries:
July 1
Juror’s Notification:
Week of Aug. 1
Delivery Deadline:
Sept. 23-24
Opening Reception, Juror Talk:
Sept. 27, 5-7pm
Exhibition Dates:
Sept 27-Oct. 31
Pick Up Dates:
Nov. 1-2
About Michigan Ceramics
Michigan Ceramics is a biennial show sponsored by the Michigan Ceramic Art Association to celebrate the ceramic arts in Michigan.
The show is open to all visual artists who have ever lived, studied, or worked in Michigan. This includes current and former residents, those who have completed studies in any form of higher education throughout the state, those who maintain professional affiliations with entities in the state, and others. The mission of MCAA is to expand and strengthen the network of community members.
About the Juror, George Rodriguez
Born and raised in the border city of El Paso, Texas, George Rodriguez creates highly ornamented, figurative ceramic sculptures, often underlined by a connection to the sociopolitical issues the artist explores.
Rodriguez holds a BFA from the University of Texas El Paso and an MFA in ceramics from the University of Washington, Seattle. His world curiosity grew as a recipient of a Bonderman Travel Fellowship, where he traveled the world through most of 2010.
His work has shown at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island, WA; Whatcom Museum, Bellingham, WA; Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA; Canton Art Museum, Canton, OH; and others. His sculptures are part of the collections of the National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL; the University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen College of Computer Science and Engineering, Seattle, WA; the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University, Salem, OR; Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington D.C.; and the National Museum in Stockholm, Sweden.
George was featured on PBS Craft in America “Storytellers” episode and has created a large public sculpture for the new Kansas City Airport which opened March 2023.