Open Call – Featured artist in the inaugural edition of Ceramics Now Annual

15 July 2026

Ceramic artists from around the world are invited to be part of the first Ceramics Now Annual, a new flagship publication created to discover and spotlight new artists, ideas, and perspectives shaping contemporary ceramics.

Published in print and digital editions at the end of the year, Ceramics Now Annual will feature at least 20 artists selected through an international open call and will continue as a yearly editorial project. The digital edition will be free to read, giving selected artists broad international visibility.

What they are looking for

At least 20 ceramic artists will be selected – those whose work reflects unique individual perspectives and the creative potential of ceramics today. Selected artists will be featured in Ceramics Now Annual 2026, to be released in December.

There is no fixed theme. Applications are welcome from artists at all stages of their careers and from all areas of ceramic practice.

What selected artists receive

• A dedicated artist profile in Ceramics Now Annual 2026 (print and digital);
• Publication on our web platform, newsletter, and social media pages;
• A free annual subscription to Ceramics Now Magazine;
• Future opportunities for visibility through exhibition coverage and inclusion in other editorial contexts;
• A chance to be featured on the Annual’s cover;
• Permanent archival visibility on our website.

All applicants will receive a complimentary digital edition of Ceramics Now Annual 2026 after its release. Submissions may also be considered for future editorial coverage.

More information and application details can be found here.