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.
Published in print and digital editions at the end of the year, Ceramics Now Annual will feature at least 20 artists selected through an international open call and will continue as a yearly editorial project. 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 from artists around the world. 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.
Applications are open until September 15, 2026: Apply now →
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 2026, to be released in December.
There is no fixed theme. We welcome applications from artists at all stages of their careers and from all areas of ceramic practice.
What selected artists receive
• A dedicated artist profile in Ceramics Now Annual 2026 (print and digital);
• Publication on our web platform, newsletter, and social media pages;
• 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 2026 after its release. Submissions may also be considered for future editorial coverage.
Timeline
• Deadline for applications: September 15, 2026
• Selected artists will be announced on October 10, 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.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Ceramics Now team at office@ceramicsnow.org
