Entry Deadline March 30, 2025
Exhibit dates April 25 – June 29, 2025
The Art League of Lincoln is pleased to announce the 2025 National Feats of Clay National Art Show and Competition. The internationally renowned clay competition was founded by local ceramicist Ray Gonzales in 1987 and was held annually through 2011 at the Gladding McBean Clay Factory. In 2024 the exhibit was rekindled regionally, and in 2025 the competition will be national.
The Feats of Clay 2025 National ceramic competition will be showcased at the Art League of Lincoln, 580 Sixth St. Lincoln California from April 25th 2025 – June 29th 2025. An exhibit catalog will be produced, and each accepted artist will receive one. All types of ceramic works are encouraged for submission: sculptural, functional, tiles, vessels, etc. In addition, all types of clay and firing techniques (with a minimum of 50% ceramic clay) will be considered. Work must be the original work of the artist. Maximum dimensions are 2’ x 2’. We are delighted to have Rhonda Willers, renowned ceramic visual artist, educator, and author, as our juror. https://www.rhondawillers.com/
About Juror Rhonda Willers
Rhonda Willers is an artist with a diverse art practice that includes ceramics, mixed media, drawing, painting, and time-based installations. She is the author of the book Terra Sigillata: Contemporary Technique, host of the podcast The Artist in Me Is Dead, former president of the board of directors for the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, and her writing is featured in The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by Suleika Jaouad. She lives and works in rural Elk Mound, Wisconsin, with her husband, three children, and cats, Asteroid Destroyer and Morel.
RULES
All artwork submitted must be gallery ready to install, and if wall art, inclusive of integral wire installed for hanging. Work that is not for sale may be submitted. Please do not submit any piece that is too fragile to ship, or that requires assembly. The Art League will provide pedestals. The Art League will not be responsible for damage that occurs during shipment. The Artist is responsible for all costs associated with shipping.
There will be $6,500 in cash prizes awarded for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, Honorable Mentions, a People’s Choice Award, a Founder’s Award, and multiple merit and purchase awards. $1,000 for Best of Show, $600 for 1st, $500 for 2nd, $400 for 3rd, and an additional $4,000+ will be presented for the other awards listed.
Up to three pieces of artwork may be submitted for consideration. Entry fee is $40 for up to 3 pieces. Members receive a 70/30 commission split (70% to the artist), and Non-Members receive 60/40 (60% to the artist).
TIMELINE OF EXHIBIT
- ENTRY DEADLINE: Entry application and payment must be received by Sunday March 30th. All submissions must be via the Café system. Received work must match the image submitted online exactly. No substitutions will be accepted.
- NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED ART: Artists will be emailed acceptance notices no later than April 5th.
- ART DELIVERY: All artwork must be received via shipment by Monday, April 21, or submitted in person Sunday, April 20th 12pm-3pm or Monday April 21st between 3:00pm-7:00pm at The Art League of Lincoln, 580 Sixth Street, Lincoln CA 95648.
- EXHIBIT DATES: The show will be on exhibit April 25th – June 29th at the 6th Street Gallery inside the Art Center at 580 Sixth Street, Lincoln, CA, 95648. The Art League is open Thursday-Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm.
- RECEPTIONS:
- VIP Private Reception Friday April 25th from 6:00-8:00pm
- Public Reception Saturday April 26th from 5:00-8:00pm
- Additional receptions May 8th & June 12th 5:00-7:00pm
- AWARDS: $6,500 in cash prizes will be awarded, including Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mentions, People’s Choice, and multiple purchase and merit awards.
- PICK UP ART: Artwork may be picked up from 12pm-3pm on Sunday June 29th or on Monday, June 30th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Shipped work will be returned to the artist within 3 weeks of the show closing date at the artists expense via prepaid shipping label.
Art League of Lincoln requests that if you are unable to pick up your artwork during the allotted times, that you make arrangements to have it picked up for you.
3rd Annual Lincoln Youth Art Exhibit
Exhibit dates January 9 — February 23, 2025
Receptions
2nd Thursday receptions: January 9th & February 13th
Family Reception Saturday January 25th, 11:30am-1:00pm
Join us to celebrate art from the next generation of artists from Lincoln in our 3rd Annual Lincoln Youth Art Exhibit! Featuring art from K-12 students from 8 schools in the Lincoln region, including:
- 1st Street School
- Carlin Coppin Elementary
- Creekside Oaks Elementary
- Sheridan Elementary
- Twelve Bridges Middle School
- Twelve Bridges High School
- Lincoln High School
- Phoenix High School
If you have a home schooled/independent youth artist who would like to participate, please enter your submission here no later than January 2nd, 2024. There is no charge to participate. Work may be for sale or designated as “not for sale”.
Gift Shop: Call-To-Artists
The Art League of Lincoln seeks regional Fine Artists of all mediums for our gift shop. Our gift shop features original art by local artists, with a rotating selection of items. Apply now to have your work reviewed by our team.
Join us at The Art League of Lincoln and showcase your artistic talent in our prestigious gift shop. We are dedicated to promoting and supporting local artists, providing them with a platform to display their unique creations to a diverse audience.
As a featured artist in our gift shop, you will gain exposure and have the opportunity to connect with other artists and art enthusiasts. We welcome artists from all mediums, whether you specialize in painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, or any other form of visual art.
