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53rd Earthworks
Open Juried Clay Annual
April 23 – May 16
Open to all artists working in clay. See submission guidelines below.
Accepting Artwork
April 11-12 | April 15-17
Opening Reception
Thursday, April 23, from 6-8pm
Awards Presentation at 7pm
The exhibition will open to the public, come bring your family and friends.
Public Jurying
April 18, 10am
Suzanne will comment on the entries and select works for the show. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Suzanne Hill has been working in clay for over 50 years. She is a master ceramicist specializing in saggar fire pieces. She earned a BFA from RISD and an MFA at Alfred College of Ceramics. She has taught at Wells College and helped to build their ceramics program in addition to teaching in New York City and at the Corcoran Museum in Washington, DC. She now divides her time between The University of Notre Dame and The Umbrella Center for the Arts in Concord, MA.
Suzanne’s work is showcased in galleries across the country. Her work is distinctive for her experimentation with and mastery of Saggar firing techniques. Additionally, the forms and colors of the vessels she produces take inspiration from lines and shades found in nature. Suzanne is particularly taken with the wild landscapes of the American Southwest as well as the New England Coastline. For many years, she has incorporated found natural items (sea-rolled stones and sun-dried branches) as decorative elements in her work.
You can read her comprehensive and extensive bio here
Special Earthworks Workshop
Sunday, April 19
Instructor: Suzanne Hill
9am - 4pm
Members $90
Non-members $115
Each year during our Earthworks Annual Exhibition we invite an established ceramic artist to give a workshop on their particular style, giving intimate insight into their creative and operational processes. It is accompanied by an informal potluck lunch.
exhibit submission guidelines
submission eligibility
Open to all artists.
Submit up to 5 original works in clay.
see also SCAA submission procedure and artwork requirements below for additional guidance.
important dates
Delivery Dates
Hand-deliver artwork to SCAA
April 11-12 | April 15-17 | 1–5 pm daily
Pick-Up Dates
Artwork not accepted:
Wed–Sun, 1–5 pm starting April 19
Accepted work:
Sunday, May 17, 1–5 pm
opening & awards
Opening Reception
Thursday, April 23, from 6-8pm
Awards announced during the reception
First Place: $200
Second Place: $125
Third Place: $75
3 Honorable Mentions
exhibit general policy & procedure
SCAA artwork requirements
Work must be completed within the last 2 years and not previously shown in an SCAA juried exhibition.
Framing & Presentation
All work must be wired and ready to hang. No single measurement may exceed 48 inches. Sculptural work must be easily transportable.
Only original works in conception and execution. AI-generated or AI-assisted works are not eligible.
Artwork must not violate copyright laws.
One entry form per artwork should be filled out in person at drop off. Include title/untitled, medium, price or NFS along with your contact information.
Each piece receives an entry number — keep this for reference so you can check if your piece(s) got selected on the Exhibit Results page.
SCAA submission policy & procedure
Open Exhibit
Open to all members and non-members. The Members Annual Exhibit and Members Invitational Exhibits require SCAA membership.
Juried Exhibits
Indicates that the work for the show will be selected by a juror. Awards are also made by the juror.
Entry Fees(Non-refundable)
Members: $20, 1 entry, ($15 each for multiple entries up to 3)
Non-Members: $25, 1 entry, ($20 each for multiple entries up to 3)
Students / Military Veterans: $12 per entry (with valid ID)
In-person submission only on designated drop-off dates.
Sales Commission
SCAA retains 30% on member sales | 35% on non-member sales.
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I love the community that SCAA has created for local artists. The classes offered, and the instructors teaching the classes are simply amazing. While I enjoy the ease of having a small studio with a wheel and kiln in my home, I very much miss the community and camaraderie provided by being a pottery studio member at SCAA.
—Laura Rotelli, 2025
