Cup Show 2026
Submit 4–10 high-quality images of 3–5 ceramic cups, mugs, tumblers, or functional vessels for jurying and possible sale at the Worcester Center for Crafts.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 36 days left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Award
- $250
- Location
- Worcester, Massachusetts
- Exhibition window
- Dec 4, 2026 → Dec 24, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Oct 27, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 10" max dimension
About
Overview
The much-anticipated Annual Cup Show returns to showcase functional ceramic vessels. Nationally recognized ceramic artist Samuel Thompson has invited 25 ceramic artists and will jury the remainder of participating artists. The exhibition will be on view and available for sale at The Krikorian Gallery at the Worcester Center for Crafts and online at thehandcraftedshop.com.
Key Dates
- Call Open: July 29 – September 26, 2026
- Results Announced: October 27–30, 2026
- Work Due: October 12, 2026
- Exhibition: December 3–24, 2026
- Return Shipping: January 27 – February 1, 2027
Eligibility
- Open to artists living or working in the United States, ages 18 and over
- Work must be functional ceramics of varying types
- No single piece may exceed $200 in retail price
- All work must be available for sale
Media & Size
- Ceramic mugs, cups, tumblers, and functional vessels
- No larger than 10" tall and 6" wide
Application Requirements
- Submit 4–10 high-quality images of 3–5 pieces
- Include any necessary descriptions of work
- $35 fee (or $15 for currently enrolled students)
Awards
$150 juror's choice award and $100 staff pick award, announced at the start of the exhibition.
Delivery & Consignment
All accepted pieces must be thoroughly packed and shipped or hand delivered to: The Worcester Center for Crafts, attn: Handcrafted Shop, 25 Sagamore Rd., Worcester, MA 01605. All pieces must be accompanied by a signed consignment contract and prepaid or emailed return shipping label. The gallery receives 50% of profits from sales.
Contact
For questions, contact Lindsey MacLean at [email protected] or (508) 753-8183, ext. 307.
- Award
- $150 juror's choice award and $100 staff pick award
- Entry fee
- Non-student: $35 paid by credit card. Currently enrolled students: $15 (email [email protected] for discount code).
- Entries per artist
- Up to 5
- Sales commission
- Organizer retains 50% on sales
- Theme
- An annual exhibition of functional ceramic cups, mugs, tumblers, and related vessels, juried by nationally recognized ceramic artist Samuel Thompson.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists living or working in the United States, ages 18 and over; work must be functional ceramics.
- Audience
- Open to artists living or working in the United States, ages 18 and over
- Size & format
- no larger than 10" tall and 6" wide
- Also worth noting
- no larger than 10" tall and 6" wide
- Contact
- [email protected]
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.