Ceramics Now announces a new Call for Papers
We’re excited to announce a new call for papers for publication in Ceramics Now Magazine in 2027.
Ceramics Now invites submissions of critical essays, exhibition reviews, and research-based articles for upcoming issues of the magazine and online publication. In honoring our commitment to showing the evolving trends and concepts that shape contemporary ceramics, we welcome writing that deepens the understanding of clay as a material of artistic, social, and ecological inquiry. We seek contributions that approach ceramics through diverse perspectives — artistic, curatorial, historical, philosophical, political, or environmental.
Submission deadline for proposals/pitches: January 15, 2027.
We are particularly interested in:
• Critical essays and research articles — Exploring ideas such as materiality, sustainability, ecology, identity, temporality, and postcolonial or cultural frameworks in ceramic practice.
• Reviews and features — Covering key exhibitions, biennials, fairs, and collaborative projects that expand the field of ceramics.
Please note that this call for papers is not intended for Artist Profile submissions, which follow a separate submission process. We also rarely publish essays focused on a single artist, except for exhibition reviews and interviews.
Examples of topics we’d like to cover (but are not limited to):
• Representation and access in contemporary ceramics — how race, geography, class, and institutional structures shape visibility and opportunity.
• Sustainability and ethics — material sourcing, ecological impact, and evolving sustainable practices within ceramic production and exhibition.
• The ceramic art market — how visibility, institutional validation, and collecting trends shape artistic direction.
• Pedagogy and transmission of knowledge — how ceramics is taught, learned, and passed on across institutions, community studios, and informal settings.
• Interdisciplinary and post-disciplinary practices.
Before submitting an article, you are encouraged to contact the editor at vasi@ceramicsnow.org with a brief outline of your proposal. We prioritize articles grounded in original research that have not previously been published elsewhere.
• Articles should range between 1500 and 3000 words.
• Please include high-resolution images with appropriate credits.
• Along with your proposal, please provide a short biography.
• We offer at least $200 for selected articles, made possible through the support of Ceramics Now’s patron subscribers, who contribute to our Writers Fund.
• We can assist with arranging guided tours, securing press accreditation, and setting up relevant meetings.
Articles published in Ceramics Now and Ceramics Now Magazine reach a broad international audience passionate about ceramic art. Ceramics Now reaches over 70,000 readers each month and about 500,000 monthly views on social media. More than half of our readers are from the US, 25% are from the EU, and 15% are from the UK.
All our content is accessible to everyone and free of charge. Ceramics Now is an independent publication sustained by its members. Their support allows us to commission and publish new writing, ensuring that critical discourse around ceramics remains accessible to all.
Ceramics Now has been a member of the International Academy of Ceramics (AIC-IAC) since 2023.
We’re looking forward to receiving your submissions!
