Open Call

October 25, 2026 — We are delighted to announce the 32 artists selected for the first Ceramics Now Annual.

Published in print and digital editions at the end of each year, Ceramics Now Annual presents artists and practices shaping contemporary ceramics today. The inaugural edition, Ceramics Now Annual 2027, will be released in December 2026.

The open call for the first Ceramics Now Annual received more than 950 applications from over 60 countries. The response confirmed the value of open calls in bringing forward artists and perspectives that may not yet be on our radar and giving their work wider visibility.

The artists selected for Ceramics Now Annual 2027 are:

The digital edition of Ceramics Now Annual will be free to read, while the printed edition will be available to purchase on ceramicsnow.org. The selected artists will also be promoted through Ceramics Now’s web platform, newsletter, and social media channels, and their work will remain permanently available on our website.

We’re sincerely grateful to everyone who applied, and we’re excited to continue following many artists who caught our attention.

The original open call:

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Featured artist in the inaugural edition of Ceramics Now Annual

To celebrate 16 years of Ceramics Now in December, we are delighted to invite ceramic artists from around the world to be part of the first Ceramics Now Annual, a new flagship publication created to discover and spotlight new artists, ideas, and perspectives shaping contemporary ceramics.

Update, October 7: The selected artists will be announced here and on our social media pages on October 25.
Update, September 15: The submissions deadline has been extended by two days, until Thursday, September 17.

Published in print and digital editions at the end of each year, Ceramics Now Annual presents artists and practices shaping contemporary ceramics today. The inaugural edition, Ceramics Now Annual 2027, will be released in December 2026 and will feature at least 20 artists selected through an international open call. The digital edition will be free to read, giving selected artists broad international visibility.

Ceramics Now Annual builds on the success of the open call we organized in 2025 for our 15-Year Anniversary Edition, which received more than 950 applications. The response confirmed the value of open calls in bringing forward artists and perspectives that may not yet be on our radar, while giving their work wider visibility. The Annual will celebrate our belief that ceramics today is as diverse, vital, and forward-thinking as it has ever been.

Since 2010, Ceramics Now has been an independent, reader-supported publication dedicated to presenting compelling voices in contemporary ceramics. Our mission has always been to champion artistic excellence, experimentation, and critical engagement while building bridges between artists, curators, writers, collectors, institutions, and readers worldwide. Ceramics Now is read by over 70,000 people each month.

What we’re looking for

We will select at least 20 artists working with ceramics whose work reflects unique individual perspectives and the creative potential of ceramics today. Selected artists will be featured in Ceramics Now Annual 2027, to be released in December.

There is no fixed theme. We welcome applications from artists at all stages of their careers, from emerging to established artists, and from all areas of ceramic practice.

What selected artists receive

• A dedicated artist profile in Ceramics Now Annual 2027 (print and digital);
• Publication on our web platform, newsletter, and social media pages, with continued promotion throughout 2027;
• A free annual subscription to Ceramics Now Magazine;
• Future opportunities for visibility through exhibition coverage and inclusion in other editorial contexts;
• A chance to be featured on the Annual’s cover;
• Permanent archival visibility on our website.

All applicants will receive a complimentary digital edition of Ceramics Now Annual 2027 after its release. Submissions may also be considered for future editorial coverage.

Timeline

• Updated deadline for applications: Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 23:59 EDT / NY time.
• Update: Selected artists will be announced on October 25, 2026.

Eligibility

• Open to all artists working with ceramics worldwide.
• Works submitted must have been made between 2023 and 2026 and consist of at least 60% ceramic material.

Submission fee

• Submission fee: $15 (non-refundable). We are a reader-supported publication, and your submission fee directly supports the extensive selection process and the production work involved in creating Ceramics Now Annual. It ensures that our editorial team carefully reviews and processes your submission. We devote time and attention to every application.
• There are no additional publication fees if selected.

Details

• Applications should be submitted using the submission form found below. If the form doesn’t load properly, you can also use this alternative page.
• Selected artists may be asked to provide more images and further information.
• Ceramics Now Annual will be shared with our individual and institutional subscribers, newsletter audience, and wider international network, giving the selected artists broad international visibility.
• If you have any questions or need help with your application, please get in touch with the Ceramics Now team at office@ceramicsnow.org or send us a quick message.