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NHAA Call For Art
"Clay & Ink Open Juried Exhibition"

New Hampshire Art Association invites New England artists to submit work for Clay & Ink, a juried exhibition exploring the relationship between ceramics and printmaking—two process-driven mediums rooted in transformation. From the press to the kiln, both disciplines embrace touch, texture, and technical mastery to create compelling visual narratives. Open to all forms of print and ceramic media, this exhibition will highlight the intersections of surface and form, 2D and 3D, tradition and innovation.

EXHIBIT DATES: Wednesday, July 2-Sunday, July 27, 2025
EXHIBIT LOCATION 136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 
ARTCALL SUBMISSION DEADLINE  June 5, 11:59 p.m.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED SUBMISSIONS: Monday, June 16, EOD
ACCEPTED WORK DROP OFF DEADLINE  Sunday, June 29, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and Monday, June 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, July 11, 5-8 p.m.
PICK-UP SUBMISSIONS: Sunday July 27, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and Monday July 28, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all regional artists working in printmaking and/or ceramics (NHAA members and non-members)
LOCATION: NHAA Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery AND online at nhartassociation.org
EXHIBIT FEE: NHAA Members: $20 for one submission/$25 for two submissions/ $30 for three submissions
                         Non-Members: $40 for one submission/$45 for two submissions/$50 for three submissions CLICK HERE FOR PAYMENT
All submission fees are waived for Artists Under 30, courtesy of an anonymous donor.  If you are not under 30 and the submission fee poses a financial barrier we have scholarships available please contact us.

COMMISSION STRUCTURE: Artists retain 60%, NHAA retains 40% of sale price

ARTWORK ACCEPTED: 

  • 1-3 pieces of printmaking or ceramic work per artist
  • 2D work – maximum dimension 60” in the longest direction INCLUDING FRAME.
  • 3D work - Wall hanging 3D pieces must fit within the dimensions above. If your work weighs more than 35 pounds, we ask that you arrange a time to help install your work or provide a hanging system with instructions. Freestanding 3D work must not exceed 42” in any dimension. We allow artists to provide special pedestals when necessary or desired by the artist.
  • Diptych and Triptychs accepted provided they are priced and treated as 1 piece of art and follow sizing requirements accordingly.
  • For any category not listed above, please contact the gallery
  • All artists exhibiting with NHAA must adhere to our PRESENTATION AND FRAMING GUIDELINES CLICK HERE and NHAA EXHIBIT AGREEMENT CLICK HERE on the on the website.
  • Artwork created within the last 3 years.
  • If you have not already registered with ArtCall, you will be asked to register. (See video below for how to submit work) All artists can use this system to enter submissions and print out their labels. To participate you must submit images of your work. You can upload 2 images for each piece, but only 1 is required. The images will be used to represent your art on the website for online sales. Please use sharp, high-quality images with a neutral background. Remember that the deadline for submission is March 5, 11:59 p.m. The online system will automatically close at this time. It is recommended that you DO NOT wait until the last day to submit your work. Artwork not entered into ArtCall will not be accepted. Contact us if you need help using ArtCall.

JURY PROCESS:
Our jurors are Erica Hood and James Chase
All work will be juried blind using a digital format
Artists will be notified of acceptance status by email (via ArtCall) for each submission entered.

AWARDS:
Winning artists will also be invited to become juried members of the NHAA. 1st Place: $300: 2nd Place: $200 : 3rd Place: $100, Honorable mentions will be selected

ABOUT OUR JUROR ERICA HOOD:
Erica earned a BFA in ceramics from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2014. As a ceramicist with 15 years of experience, she specializes in functional and sculptural pieces that often incorporate mixed media and printmaking techniques. She has been teaching ceramics in New England for the past ten years. Previously, she has taught at MassArt, Haystack Open Door, Umbrella Arts Center, and The Clay School. She is currently the studio and office manager at Chases Garage Artist Studios in York, Maine, where she also teaches ceramics. Erica lives in Attleboro, Massachusetts, with her husband, Owen Roberts, a fellow MassArt alum.

ABOUT OUR JUROR JAMES CHASE:

James is an Associate Professor of Studio Art at New England College, where he teaches printmaking and interdisciplinary studio courses. With an MFA in Printmaking and Sculpture from Texas Tech University, Chase's practice merges traditional and experimental print processes with public art and social engagement. His work explores themes of memory, community, and place, often through layered visual language and collaborative making.

Chase has participated in over 20 national and international print exchanges, including Relief Conspiracy at The Harlow Gallery, First Contact, Over My Head, and multiple editions of the Iowa State University International Postcard Print Exchange. He is also a contributing artist to the SGC International Membership Exchanges and has organized print portfolios such as Noise, featuring faculty, students, and alumni.

His print-based projects have been exhibited widely at venues including Collar Works, Manifest Gallery, The Blue House Gallery, and the NHAA Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. Chase is known for orchestrating large-scale public print events, including steamroller printmaking demonstrations and community workshops as founder of Arts Build Community, using print as a catalyst for connection and education.

ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE ART ASSOCIATION:
The New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) serves established and emerging contemporary artists to cultivate creativity, community, and culture through education, events, and exhibitions. Founded over 85 years ago, NHAA supports artists throughout the state with satellite galleries to exhibit their work along with their main gallery located in downtown Portsmouth.

FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Carol Van Loon (603) 431-4230, carol@nhartassociation.org

 To learn how to enter your submissions, please watch the video below. Please note that this is a juried exhibit.