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LAST DATE UPDATED: DECEMBER 3, 2025
CALLS FOR ENTRY
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
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
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.
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
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
EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
THE CANADIAN CLAY & GLASS GALLERY
Meet & Greet with Dr. Sarah Stanners, the CCGG’s new Executive Director - Dr. Stanners has been curating exhibitions since 2003. In a special presentation, you will tour the trajectory of her career in Canadian art through images and stories which have culminated in a new horizon at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery.
DEC 7, 2025 | 1-2:30 PM | WATERLOO, ON
Earls Court Gallery is excited to launch our winter exhibition “Balancing The Elements” featuring four artists François Grenier, John Kinsella, Roger Quesnel & Sydni Weatherson.
NOV 20 - DEC 23, 2025 | HAMILTON, ON
OPENING RECEPTION: NOV 20, 7-9 PM
COMMON GROUND - Toronto Potters’ 23rd Biennial Exhibition 'Common Ground' evokes the idea of shared experience, especially the deeply rooted, tactile connection found in working with clay.
NOV 8 - DEC 20, 2025 | TORONTO, ON
OPENING RECEPTION: NOV 8, 2-5 PM
A STUDY OF LOSSES: Contemporary ceramics and Basketry by Jamila Monahan kicking off the Creemore Arts Festival.
OCT 3 - DEC 31, 2025 | CREEMORE, ON
OPENING RECEPTION: OCT 3, 5-7 PM
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
MARKETS / SALES / OPEN STUDIOS
AUCTION ON INSTAGRAM - Place your bid in the comments section. Proceeds from the auction will go to Many Lands Mutual Aid. Bidding goes until December 7th, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
NOV 24 - DEC 7, 2025 | ONLINE
Featuring over 60 local and Canadian makers from across Ontario and beyond, this year’s event will feature some familiar and new artisan and hobbyist craft artists across disciplines.
DEC 5-7, 2025 | TORONTO, ON
In 2025, the magic of Christmas returns bigger than ever with exciting new features that enhance the visitor experience while staying true to the show’s roots.
NOV 27 - DEC 7, 2025 | TORONTO.ON
Studio Winter Pop Up Sale & Open House - Held in the Toronto Potters Studio in conjunction with the building wide Youngplace ArtHub Art Fair - Holiday Edition. Over 15 participating members will be offering a spectacular selection of unique handmade artwork. Come enjoy a cup of warm cider and enjoy live pottery demonstrations while shopping for your holiday gifts.
DEC 6-7, 2025 | TORONTO, ON
Support the community of ceramicists & potters at our Annual Pottery Market! Browse holiday gifts, such as ornaments, jewelry, mugs & tableware, crafted by our instructors & members!
DEC 6, 2025 | 10 AM - 4 PM | TORONTO, ON
HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIO - Mima Ceramics (Michelle Organ) Holiday Open Studio with Athena Sarracini and Loren Kaplan.
DEC 7, 2025 | 11 AM - 4 PM | TORONTO
In December, our Holiday Sale is a festive marketplace, with unique handcrafted ceramics that make great gifts or add a special touch to your holiday season.
DEC 12-14, 2025 | OTTAWA, ON
HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN
Haliburton School of Art + Design’s annual ‘Wrap It Up’ exhibition is a chance for students to share their work with the community; from fresh ideas, bold experiments, and finished pieces that reflect months of learning, practice and creative risk taking. Visitors will see work from across HSAD’s studios and programs, including Ceramics, Fibre Arts and Visual & Creative Arts.
DEC 13, 2025 | 10 AM - 3 PM | HALIBURTON, ON
THE EVERYTHING PARTY - Smiles, snacks, free clay to play with, and some of our pottery available for anyone who wants to take home a little piece of MUD. We’re also adding a small, optional fundraiser in support of Jamaican hurricane disaster relief.
DEC 13, 2025 | 12-9 PM | TORONTO, ON
LEARNING
FINDING YOUR VOICE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - Are you ready to dive deeper into your work as a ceramic artist? This virtual mentorship program is designed for makers who are eager to explore new directions, refine their creative voice, and connect with others on a similar journey.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: DEC 4, 2025 | ONLINE
THREE DAY CERAMIC WORKSHOP - Join Sami Tsang for a hands-on ceramic workshop where you’ll build and glaze a piece up to 25” × 18” × 18” over three days. Open to all levels (some clay experience would be helpful but not required).
JAN 10, 11, 25, 2026 | 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
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
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
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
ENERGY EXCHANGE PROGRAM - Our Energy Exchange Program gives experienced potters the chance to deepen their practice while becoming an essential part of our clay community.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED | TORONTO, 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
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
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
