Paper & Clay National Juried Exhibition

The Department of Art + Design in conjunction with the College of Arts & Sciences at Utah State University is sponsoring a national juried exhibition for current BFA & MFA students. Work must have been completed in the past two years.

Juror

TBD

Applications

Applications are now closed for the 9th Annual Paper & Clay Exhibition 2026.

USU Art + Design 9th Annual Paper & Clay Exhibition | Call for Entries | Entry Deadline: January 2nd by Midnight | Exhibition Dates: February 9th - March 6th

Important Information

Eligible States

All 50 states

Submissions

  • Up to 3 works represented by up to 6 images.
  • Maximum size for 2D work: 24” high and 60” wide.
  • Maximum size for 3D work: 36” in any direction and up to 50lbs max. (Including shipping materials)
  • All 2D artwork should be framed and ready to hang.

Accepted Works

Shipping to the exhibition will be the responsibility of the artist.

Printmakers

All fine art printmaking mediums, including relief, intaglio, lithography, silkscreen, monotype, and letterpress will be accepted. Prints must be hand-pulled.

*Digital media, drawings, photographs, or direct reproductions are NOT eligible. Only two-dimensional works will be accepted.*

Ceramicists

Multi-media works will be accepted, but submissions must be at least 75% ceramic.

Entry Fee

$20 for up to three submissions

Awards

  • $500, Best of Show
  • $300, 2nd Place
  • $200, 3rd Place

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: Friday, January 2, 2026 by midnight
  • Notification of acceptance: Friday, January 14, 2026
  • Work received by: Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Exhibition opens: February 9, 2026
  • Exhibition Ends: March 6, 2026
  • Reception: TBD