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.

Clay & Ink

  • Open to all regional artists working in printmaking and/or ceramics (NHAA members and non-members)

  • Submission deadline: June 5, 11:59 pm

  • 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

    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.

    Guidelines:

    • 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 and NHAA EXHIBIT AGREEMENTon 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.

    • 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.

    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.

  • 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

  • Opening Reception: Friday, July 11, 5-8 pm

    Exhibit Dates: Wednesday, July 2-Sunday, July 27, 2025

    Exhibit location: The Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery at 136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH and online at nhartassociation.org

  • Drop off for accepted work: Sunday, June 29, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and Monday, June 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

    Pickup Work: Sunday July 27, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and Monday July 28, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Please review the eligibility and exhibit guidelines before applying. The application process has two steps: click “Apply Here” to fill out your ArtCall application and submit photos of your work. Once complete, please click “Pay Fee” to complete your application fee.

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