Cups Invitational 2026

Deadline: 7 days left
Entry fee: $5
Location: Muskegon, Michigan
Exhibition window: Sep 17, 2026 → Nov 1, 2026
Applicants notified: Jul 27, 2026

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About

Ceramic artists are invited to submit two handmade cups for a juried exhibition celebrating contemporary ceramic artistry and function.

Overview

The Muskegon Museum of Art invites ceramic artists to apply for Cups Invitational 2026, a juried exhibition celebrating the artistry and function of the handmade cup. This exhibition highlights the diversity of contemporary ceramic practice—from quiet, utilitarian forms to expressive, one-of-a-kind vessels.

Key dates

Application Deadline: July 20, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: July 27, 2026
Work Due at Museum: August 15, 2026
Exhibition Opens: September 17, 2026
Exhibition Closes: November 1, 2026

Eligibility

Open to ceramic artists working in functional or sculptural interpretations of cups
All work must be original and created by the submitting artist
Cups only (no teapots)
All work must be for sale
Work must be professionally finished and ready for display

What to submit

Submit two cups for consideration
Each cup must include four (4) images for a total of eight (8) images
Images must show: Front view, Inside view, Bottom view, Back view
Entries must be submitted through CaFÉ (CallForEntry.org)

Requirements & guidelines

Cups should be durable and functional unless clearly intended as sculptural work
Suggested retail price range: $60–$600
The museum reserves the right to exclude work that differs significantly from submitted images
Selected artists will be expected to provide the submitted cups for exhibition

Entry fee

$5 per submission.

Contact

Muskegon Museum of Art, cmott@muskegonartmuseum.org, 231-720-2587

Media accepted

ceramiccupsfunctional ware

Entries per artist: Up to 2
Eligibility: Open to ceramic artists working in functional or sculptural interpretations of cups; all work must be original and created by the submitting artist.
Contact: cmott@muskegonartmuseum.org

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