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LAST DATE UPDATED: JANUARY 5, 2026
CALLS FOR ENTRY
Interested in participating in the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour? We are now accepting artist applications to the 2026 tour. KAST offers the public a chance to view art in the working spaces of artists, while artists get the opportunity to share their practice, connect with potential supporters, and promote their work.
DEADLINE: FEB 1, 2026 | PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON
CALL FOR ARTISTS - For more than 50 years, from May to October, our past and present highly creative members have presented fine original works of art from painting, woodwork, sculpture and ceramics to glass art, fibre art, photography and jewellery.
DEADLINE: FEB 15, 2026 | STRATFORD, ON
CALL FOR EXHIBITION ENTRIES: INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF GLASS (International Bead + Jewellery Biennale, International GAS Member Exhibition) - The International Festival of Glass takes place every two years in the UK and is the only festival in the UK that celebrates glass.
DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2026 | ENGLAND
CALL FOR ENTRY: Submissions are now open for the Spring 2026 Emerging Artist Spotlight in FUSION Magazine. Each issue of FUSION Magazine highlights one clay artist and one glass artist, offering a platform to share fresh perspectives and inspiring new work from across Ontario’s vibrant community.
DEADLINE: FEB 2, 2026 | WORLDWIDE
Ceramics Monthly 2026 Emerging Artist Contest - All ceramic artists, both US and international, who have been actively pursuing a career in ceramics for 10 years or less, are invited to apply to the Ceramics Monthly Emerging Artist competition.
DEADLINE: FEB 8, 2026 | WORLDWIDE
TerraTerre | 2026: FRAGMENTS - a new biennial exhibition focused on contemporary ceramic sculpture in Canada with the inaugural theme, FRAGMENTS, invites artists to engage with ideas of incompleteness, memory, and transformation through their work. Three winners will be selected by our jury and be awarded prizes, along with having their winning works shown in two Montreal galleries for a total of a further six weeks.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: JAN 6, 2026 | MONTREAL, QC
DEADLINE: FEB 16, 2026
Showcase your work at Canada’s largest outdoor art fair. TOAF is a juried art Fair dedicated to independent artists and original artworks across all disciplines. Artists are selected for artistic excellence, originality, and consistency of ideas and design.
DEADLINE: FEB 27, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
DEADLINE WITH LATE FEE: MARCH 6, 2026
CALL FOR ENTRY: 2026 Northern Ontario Juried Exhibition. The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is thrilled to announce the return of the Northern Ontario Juried Exhibition in 2026. This triannual exhibition showcases art from across Northern Ontario, bringing together artists from a spectrum of lived experiences.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: JAN 15, 2026
DEADLINE: MAR 31, 2026 | THUNDER DAY, ON
50 OVER 50: Interviews - We're seeking artists 50+ who embody resilience, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to their practice—artists who are STILL CREATING, STILL CONTRIBUTING, STILL LEADING.
ONGOING CALL | WORLDWIDE
OPPORTUNITIES
NOW HIRING: Ceramics Instructor - We’re a creative, community-driven pottery studio that brings people together through clay. From weekly classes and workshops to private events and brand collaborations, our space is a hub for learning, creativity, and connection.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED | TORONTO, ON
THOMAS HASKELL AT CREATE ART STUDIO
NOW HIRING: CERAMICS INSTRUCTORS - Create Art Studio is a woman-led, family-run small business that believes in building a strong team and that includes paying more than minimum wage. We’ve created an environment that respects people, who in turn, respect the business and want to help it grow.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED | TORONTO
2026 Arts Awards Nominations - The City invites the public to nominate local artists, arts community leaders and arts champions for the 2026 Arts Awards! Nominees will be considered based on their work, impact in their field and contributions to the arts community in Hamilton.
DEADLINE: JAN 16, 2026 | HAMILTON, ON
ALBERTA UNIVERSITY FOR THE ARTS
NOW HIRING: Assistant Professor, Permanent Faculty, School of Craft and Emerging Media – Ceramics - The School of Craft and Emerging Media at Alberta University of the Arts invites applications for a permanent faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Ceramics starting August 2026.
DEADLINE: JAN 18, 2026 | CALGARY, AB
THE CANADIAN CLAY & GLASS GALLERY
2026 RBC Award for Glass Call for Applications - The RBC Award for Glass is a national award for emerging glass artists with $18,000 in prizes available. Eligible artists include those working in blown, flame-worked, fused, or stained glass. This award is presented annually to a practising emerging glass artist who works professionally and is in the early stages of their career.
DEADLINE: JAN 25, 2026 | WATERLOO, ON
THE CANADIAN CLAY & GLASS GALLERY
The Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics is a national award for emerging ceramic artists with $18,000 in prizes available. Held at Waterloo Region Community Foundation, and the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, this award is presented annually to a practising emerging artist who has worked professionally for five to ten years as of the deadline date.
DEADLINE: JAN 25, 2026 | WATERLOO, ON
CERAMIC LABORATORY 2026: 14th International Ceramic Art Symposium
Taking place April 26 – May 16, 2026 in Daugavpils, Latvia, the symposium attracts the world’s leading ceramic artists who spend almost three weeks in a shared studio space, which is fully equipped for different firing techniques – from electric and wood firing to more experimental technologies.
DEADLINE: JAN 31, 2026 | WORLDWIDE
COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMMING GRANT: This grant supports community-based arts programming by and for artists aged 13-29 from equity-deserving populations in Toronto. Access resources, attend info sessions, and get 1-1 support before applying!
DEADLINE: FEB 1, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
CALL FOR ENTRY: Gardiner Museum Curatorial Residency. This residency provides the successful applicant with a paid opportunity to conceive, research, and produce a small-scale museum exhibition and gain experience in a professional environment.
DEADLINE: FEB 13, 2025 | TORONTO, ON
Nominations Open for the Robert Jekyll Award for Leadership in Craft. Named for Robert Jekyll, past president of the CCF/FCMA and stained glass artist, this annual award celebrates the volunteers, educators, administrators, advocates, and makers who give their time, energy, and expertise to strengthen our community.
DEADLINE: FEB 23, 2026 | CANADA
Nominations Open for the Craftsperson of the Year and the Emerging Craftsperson Awards - These awards, valued at $10,000 each, recognize an accomplished craftsperson and a talented early to mid-career craftsperson.
DEADLINE: FEB 27, 2026 | CANADA
CRAFTS PROJECT GRANTS - The program supports craft-based practices through grants to Ontario-based artists, curators, ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations.
DEADLINE: NOV 4, 2026 | ONTARIO
Monthly Microgrants - From September 2025 to July 2026, The Color Network is pleased to offer two grants of $100 USD per month for artists of color working in ceramics. These grants are intended to support artists of color working in ceramics to use at their discretion and are selected by lottery. Applications open the on the first of each month and close at 11:59PM ET the last Sunday of each month.
ONGOING | WORLDWIDE
EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
Oeno Gallery’s Fired Up! exhibition brings you an extraordinary group of contemporary ceramic and glass artists who often challenge the historic boundaries of what clay and glass might endure.
NOV 15, 2025 - JANUARY 11, 2026 | BLOOMFIELD, ON
Cinema Sip n' Sculpt - Burlesque - Join us Friday for our Cinema Sip n’ Sculpt where we watch a movie and create sculptures inspired by the film, or whatever you feel like making! Costumes, wigs, and of course - Cher.
JAN 16, 2026 | 7 PM - 10 PM | TORONTO, ON
Convergence, a juried exhibition showcasing contemporary artwork from across Ontario that explores environmental themes including ecology, climate change, sustainability, and our evolving relationship with the natural world.
OCT 18, 2025 - JAN 17, 2026 | OWEN SOUND, ON
OPENING RECEPTION: OCT 18, 2-4 PM
LEARNING
SCULPTURAL CERAMICS WITH JESS RIVA COOPER: Step into the world of figurative ceramics with our 8-week Sculptural Ceramics course. Whether you're inspired by human forms, animals, or abstract creations, this course is your gateway to combining functional pottery with imaginative sculptural forms, all while mastering essential techniques.
JAN 6 - FEB 24, 2026 | TUES EVENINGS | TORONTO, ON
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF FIGURATIVE CERAMICS
WINTER 4-WEEK LIVE ONLINE INTENSIVE: JANUARY 2026 - Join us for a four-week online intensive dedicated entirely to the surface, the skin of the sculpture. Led by Cristina Córdova, this program brings together a diverse group of artists, each offering their own distinct approach to ceramic finishes.
JAN 6-31, 2026 | ONLINE
GRANT WRITING FOR NONPROFIT GUILDS - Are you part of a craft organization looking for support with programming, equipment purchases, or community outreach? Join us for a FREE two-hour interactive online workshop designed for nonprofit guilds and craft organizations that run memberships, classes, and facilities in Ontario.
JAN 25, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | ONLINE
Ceramic Furniture with Austin Coudriet - an immersive three-day workshop where participants will create their very own piece of ceramic furniture. Throughout the masterclass, you will gain practical experience in enclosing forms, constructing shrink slabs, and managing the drying process for each piece.
APRIL 17-19 OR APRIL 20-22, 2026 | TORONTO, ON
Forage and Fire is a week long ceramics and nature experience. In this course participants will collect minerals, process them to prepare ceramic glazes, and fire them in a wood burning pottery kiln.
MAY 17-23, 2026 | PORT UNION, NL
Freedom As Method: A Week-Long Ceramic Intensive with Grace Han - Discover a transformative approach to working with clay, one that prioritizes instinct, repetition, exploration, and the freedom to follow your ideas wherever they lead.
MAY 18-22, 2026 | BURLINGTON, ON
Come Fire With Us: A friendly Wood-fired Pottery Retreat in the heart of PEC. This workshop is geared towards those with clay experience and an interest in exploring atmospheric firing; wood firing experience is not required.
ONGOING DATES | 4 DAY WORKSHOPS | PICTON, ON
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS WITH NAOMI CLEMENT- Naomi teaches workshops and gives lectures across Canada and the US. These days she is teaching a wide range of virtual workshops—from instructional how-to sessions, to professional development workshops, or longer mentorship sessions, there is something for everyone.
ON DEMAND WITH PURCHASE | ONLINE
GLASS EDUCATION EXCHANGE (GEEX)
GEEX TALKS SEASON 6: GEEX SHORTS -The GEEX (Glass Education Exchange) Talks lecture series features outstanding artists and researchers within and beyond the field of glass.
ONGOING | ONLINE
