New York Foundation for the Arts is hiring: Artist Opportunities in San Diego

Overview

The Hyde Art Gallery and the Grossmont College Ceramics Program proudly presents VIEWPOINT: Ceramics 2026, the latest chapter in a storied ceramics exhibition series that began in 1977. Returning for Spring 2026, this juried showcase reimagines the spirit of the seminal VIEWPOINT exhibitions, which brought together artists from across Southern California to explore diverse perspectives in contemporary ceramic practice. Building on the legacy of past iterations, VIEWPOINT: Ceramics 2026 celebrates the enduring relevance and creative range of ceramics as both a functional craft and a conceptual art form. From sculptural installations and experimental surfaces to refined vessel forms and narrative-driven works, this exhibition offers a vibrant snapshot of what it means to be a ceramic artist today.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 24th, 2025
• There is no submission fee, however please note that artists will be responsible for all shipping costs.
• ARTIST NOTIFICATION: November 7th, 2025
• Additional information and documentation may be requested from selected artists.
• POSTMARK DEADLINE: December 12th, 2025
• IN-PERSON ARTWORK DELIVERY: Jan 12th, 13th, 14th, 2026 between 10am-2pm each day
• EXHIBITION DATES: February 2nd – March 4th, 2026
• RECEPTION: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 from 4-6pm
• IN-PERSON ARTWORK RETRIEVAL: March 5th, 6th, & 9th, 2026 between 10am-2pm each day
• Artists requesting return shipment of their artwork must provide prepaid shipping. Please note that all artwork will be repackaged using the original shipping materials whenever possible.

How to apply

ELIGIBILITY/GUIDELINES:

• Open to all ceramic artists aged 18 and older who currently reside in the United States, its territories (such as Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands), or on U.S. military bases abroad.
• All submitted work must be primarily ceramic in material and may include mixed media where ceramics is the dominant medium.
• Work must be original, completed within the past three years, and not previously exhibited at the Hyde Art Gallery.
• Artists are invited to submit up to three entries for consideration.
• There is no submission fee, however please note that artists will be responsible for all shipping costs.
• If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to the Hyde Art Gallery Director, Alex DeCosta at alex.decosta@gcccd.edu or visit www.hydeartgallery.com