New York Foundation for the Arts is hiring: Artist Opportunities in San Diego
New York Foundation for the Arts, San Diego, CA, United States
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
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In Summary: VIEWPOINT: Ceramics 2026 is the latest chapter in a storied ceramics exhibition series that began in 1977 . Open to all ceramic artists aged 18 and older who currently reside in the United States, its territories (such as Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands), or on U.S. military bases abroad .
En Español: Resumen La Galería de Arte Hyde y el Programa Cerámico del Colegio Grossmont presentan con orgullo VIEWPOINT: Cerámica 2026, el último capítulo en una histórica serie de exposiciones cerámicas que comenzó en 1977. Regresando a la primavera de 2026, esta vitrina jurada reimagina el espíritu de las principales expusiciones VEWPOINT, que reunieron artistas de todo el sur de California para explorar diversas perspectivas en la práctica cerámica contemporánea. Basándose en el legado de las iteraciones pasadas, VIEW POINT: CERÁMICA 2026 celebra la relevancia duradera y variedad de los artefactos cerámicos como un artesanato funcional y una forma de arte conceptual. Desde instalaciones escultóricas y superficies experimentales hasta proporcionar formas refinadas de navegación y obras narrativas, esta exposición ofrece una instantánea vibrante de lo que es ser un artista cerámico. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que todas las obras de arte serán reempaquetadas utilizando los materiales originales de envío siempre que sea posible. Cómo aplicar ELIGIBILIDAD / GUIDELINES: Abierto a todos los artistas cerámicos mayores de 18 años que residan actualmente en Estados Unidos, sus territorios (como Puerto Rico, Guam, Islas Vírgenes estadounidenses, Samoa Americana y las Islas Marianas del Norte), o en bases militares estadounidenses en el extranjero. Todos los trabajos presentados deben ser principalmente de material cerámico e incluir medios mixtos donde la cerámica es el medio dominante.
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: VIEWPOINT: Ceramics 2026 is the latest chapter in a storied ceramics exhibition series that began in 1977 . Open to all ceramic artists aged 18 and older who currently reside in the United States, its territories (such as Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands), or on U.S. military bases abroad .
En Español: Resumen La Galería de Arte Hyde y el Programa Cerámico del Colegio Grossmont presentan con orgullo VIEWPOINT: Cerámica 2026, el último capítulo en una histórica serie de exposiciones cerámicas que comenzó en 1977. Regresando a la primavera de 2026, esta vitrina jurada reimagina el espíritu de las principales expusiciones VEWPOINT, que reunieron artistas de todo el sur de California para explorar diversas perspectivas en la práctica cerámica contemporánea. Basándose en el legado de las iteraciones pasadas, VIEW POINT: CERÁMICA 2026 celebra la relevancia duradera y variedad de los artefactos cerámicos como un artesanato funcional y una forma de arte conceptual. Desde instalaciones escultóricas y superficies experimentales hasta proporcionar formas refinadas de navegación y obras narrativas, esta exposición ofrece una instantánea vibrante de lo que es ser un artista cerámico. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que todas las obras de arte serán reempaquetadas utilizando los materiales originales de envío siempre que sea posible. Cómo aplicar ELIGIBILIDAD / GUIDELINES: Abierto a todos los artistas cerámicos mayores de 18 años que residan actualmente en Estados Unidos, sus territorios (como Puerto Rico, Guam, Islas Vírgenes estadounidenses, Samoa Americana y las Islas Marianas del Norte), o en bases militares estadounidenses en el extranjero. Todos los trabajos presentados deben ser principalmente de material cerámico e incluir medios mixtos donde la cerámica es el medio dominante.