Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
Worcester Center for Crafts holds an annual Cup Show with a September 2026 deadline. The $35 entry fee includes gallery display and online sales access, with $150 juror's choice and $100 staff pick awards available. Open to U.S.-based artists 18+; students pay $15.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 26, 2026
“Call open July 29 – September 26, 2026. Work must be in house by October 12, 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $35 to apply
“$35 entry”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. $150 juror's choice; $100 staff pick; juried by ceramic artist Samuel Thompson; gallery + online sales
“Juror's choice award $150; staff pick award $100. Work sold on consignment (50% to artist, 50% to shop).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Exhibition December 3–24, 2026
Who can apply. Artists living or working in the United States, ages 18 and over. $15 fee available for currently enrolled students.
“Artists living or working in the United States”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Juried by nationally recognized ceramic artist Samuel Thompson, who has invited 25 artists and will jury remaining participants.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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