UPDATED 7/29/14
The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California, an organization that provides exhibition opportunities for artists working in ceramics and glass, is accepting entries to the 3rd Clay & Glass Biennial. Artists in the United States working in clay or glass are eligible to submit up to three artworks for consideration to be included in the exhibition, which will be held from January 24 through March 6, 2015 at The City of Brea Art Gallery in Orange County, California. This national competition will be juried by glass artist Mary Bayard White and ceramicist Lana Wilson, who will determine winners for people's choice award in clay and in glass for $200 each, and the winners for best in show in clay and glass will each be awarded $500.
Functional, sculptural, or decorative work will all be considered, but pieces must be made of at least 75% of the chosen material, weigh no more than 60 lbs, or exceed 60 inches in diameter. A $30 entry fee applies, and the deadline for submissions is October 31, 2014. More information about the Clay & Glass Biennial, including a video of the 2013 exhibition, can be found on the ACGA website.
Boasting approximately 500 clay and glass artists as members, the organization has evolved since it was founded in 1945 as The Association of San Francisco Potters. "Glass" was added to the evolving name in 1997, and it now caters to artists working in glass as well as ceramics. Some of the top names in ceramic art have been members over the years, including Peter Voulkos, Bob Arneson, Viola Frey, and James Lovera.
EDITOR'S NOTE: New information about the prizes has become available. In the original posting of this article, it was stated that the winner of the competition would receive $1,400. This is incorrect - the total of the prizes is $1,400 between four categories.