PROSPECTUS:

JUROR: CHRISTY CULP

Schedule:

Online Application Closes: Saturday, June 20, 2026

Notification Begins via Email: Monday, July 6, 2026

Shipped Works Due: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Hand-Delivered Work Due: By Saturday, July 25, 2026

Exhibition Dates: August 8, 2026 – September 12, 2026

Return Shipping of Unsold Work: September 16 - 19, 2026

Hand-Delivered Unsold Works Picked Up: Contact wendy@ologygallery.com to schedule.

Specifications:

The application is open to all U.S. artists age 18 and older working in clay. “Fur, Feathers, Familiars” invites artists to submit sculptural and functional work inspired by the animal kingdom. Functional pieces may take the form of an animal or incorporate decorative elements that reference a specific species. Sculptural work may be realistic or abstract, provided the abstraction is clearly rooted in a real-world animal.

This is a juried exhibition with ceramic artist Christy Culp serving as juror. Entries will be reviewed digitally. Artists may submit 1–4 original works. All work must be for sale and priced under $500 per piece.

Accepted artists will also be eligible for a Best in Show award of $250. Please note that works delivered must match the submitted images; pieces that differ significantly from their entry photos may be disqualified.

To Apply:

Images should be submitted as jpegs and sized at 300dpi minimum. Images should also be labeled with the name of the piece. The artist should also provide dimensions (Height” x Width” x Depth”), clay body, glazing and firing technique, and sale price,* in the submission email. For promotional purposes, artists should also include professional websites and social media accounts. The application fee is $25.00 for up to four submissions. See HOW TO ENTER at the bottom of the page to submit.

Entry Restrictions:

All works must be made primarily from clay and meet the specifications of the show.  Selected pieces must be available for the duration of the exhibition.

Notification:

Notification of accepted works will begin July 6, 2026, via email. Artists’ contracts and show prospectus will be included as an attachment.

Award:

All accepted entries will be eligible for the “Best in Show” award. Artists need not be present to win. The winner will receive a monetary reward of $250.

Opening Night and Closing Reception:

Opening night will be August 8, 2026, 5:30-8pm. Closing Reception will be September 12, 2026, 5:30-7:30 pm. Artists are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Shipping and Insurance:

The Artist is responsible for shipping artwork to and from the Gallery at their own expense. Shipped works must be sent in a reusable package. Artist will be responsible for compensating Ology for the cost of return shipping for unsold works. Due to limited storage, the Gallery must be compensated for postage within 30 days of email notification. If payment for shipping is not received within that one (1) month window, the artwork will be considered abandoned and will become the property of Ology Gallery, to be handled at the Gallery’s sole discretion No artwork may be removed from the exhibition until after the conclusion of the show.

*Commission:

In the event of a sale the Artist shall retain 60% of the purchase price with the remaining 40% of the purchase price to be paid to Ology as a commission for the exhibition. Please see “Pricing Your Work for a Gallery Show” at the conclusion of the prospectus for more information.

About Juror Christy Culp:

Christy Culp started working in clay at Indiana University of Pennsylvania when studying for her teaching degree in 1991. When not teaching high school art, she can be found in her barn studio which was featured in Ceramics Monthly “Studio Visit” in the fall of 2023. She has given workshops, lectures and curated cup shows in Western Pennsylvania and nationally for the K-12 Programming at the National Council for the Education of the Ceramics Arts. She has been featured on several pottery podcasts, including Ben Carter’s “Tales of a Red Clay Rambler. Most recently, Christy’s work was featured in “The Complete Guide to Low Fire Ceramics.” Her work is included in The Rosenfield Collection and can be found at Charlie Cummings Gallery.

A submitted email signifies the artist's understanding and agreement with the terms and conditions stated herein.

Contact Information: Wendy Melton | wendy@ologygallery.com