SALT, SODA, SUBMERGED

PROSPECTUS:

JUROR: SAMANTHA HOSTERT

Schedule:

Online Application Closes: Saturday, April 12, 2025

Notification Begins via Email: Saturday, April 19, 2025

Shipped Works Due: Saturday, May 3, 2025

Hand-Delivered Work Due: By Saturday, May 3, 2025

Exhibition Dates: May 17 – June 28, 2025

Return Shipping of Unsold Work: July 1-5, 2025

Hand-Delivered Unsold Works Picked Up: July 1, 2, 3, 2025.

Specifications:

The application is open to all U.S. artists 18 years and older working in the medium of clay. “Salt, Soda, Submerged” asks artists to create soda or salt fired functional and/or sculptural ceramics. Work must be for sale and priced under $500/piece. This is a juried exhibition with ceramic artist Samantha Hostert as juror. Pieces will be judged digitally. Accepted artists are also eligible to receive a “Best in Show” award of $250. 1-4 original works may be submitted. Accepted works that differ significantly from the entry images will be disqualified.

To Apply:

Images should be submitted as jpegs and sized at 300dpi minimum. Images should also be labeled with the name of the piece. The artist should also provide dimensions, clay body, glazing and firing technique, and sale price, in the submission email. For promotional purposes, artists should also include professional websites and social media accounts. The application fee is $20.00 for one submission, and $5.00 per additional submission.

Entry Restrictions:

All works must be made primarily from clay and soda or salt fired. Selected pieces must be available for the duration of the exhibition.

Notification:

Notification of accepted works will begin April 19, 2025, via email. Artists’ contracts will be included as an attachment.

Award:

All accepted entries will be eligible for the “Best in Show” award. Artists need not be present to win. The winner will receive a monetary reward of $250.

Opening Night and Closing Reception:

Opening night will be May 17, 2025, 5:30-8pm. Closing Reception will be June 28, 2025, 5:30-8pm. Artists are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Shipping and Insurance:

The Artist is responsible for shipping artwork to and from the Gallery at their own expense. Shipped works must be sent in a reusable package. Artist will be responsible for compensating Ology for the cost of return shipping for unsold works. No artwork may be removed from the exhibition until after the conclusion of the show.

*Commission:

In the event of a sale the Artist shall retain 60% of the purchase price with the remaining 40% of the purchase price to be paid to Ology as a commission for the exhibition.

About Juror Samantha Hostert:

Samantha Hostert is an artist and educator in Chicago, Il. Hostert received a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts at Santa Clara University, and a master’s in education from DePaul University. Her works have been featured at numerous galleries throughout the country as well as Ceramics Monthly.

A submitted email signifies the artist's understanding and agreement with the terms and conditions stated herein.

Contact Information: Wendy Melton | wendy@ologygallery.com