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• Ceramic Showcase 2026 Registration

  • Start
    Thu, January 01, 2026
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  • End
    Sun, March 01, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions

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  Ceramic Showcase Application 2026

  On Time Application Window: Thursday January 1st - Saturday January 31st (March 1st for Gallery Only)

  
  

  Waitlist Registration: After January 31st

  
  

  Set-up: Wednesday April 22nd & Thursday April 23rd

  Showcase: Friday April 24th, Saturday April 25th, Sunday April 26th

  Location:  Oregon Convention Center, Hall D

  
  

  FAQ Introduction

  Ceramic Showcase started in 1983 and has grown to one of the largest pottery shows in the country. We welcome you to join us and bring your best work to Showcase. This incredible event draws pottery enthusiasts and collectors from all over the Pacific Northwest. Our unique central sales system creates opportunities for potters to get out of their booths and form community with other artists. If you are a new participant or a veteran, please take the time to read the entire application as there are many changes this year.

  Eligibility and Registration

  Showcase registration is open to all current members of the Oregon Potters Association in 2026 and acceptance into the show is points based. Unlike our pop-up events, the time you apply does not matter as long as it is within the application window..

  Your membership must be active at the time of registration and remain active until the end of the event on April 26th, 2026. If your membership expires after you apply, you need to renew it to participate in the Showcase.

  Not a member yet? It's easy to join - Join OPA

  Registration is open between January 1st, 2026, and January 31st, 2026. Each booth participant pays a $20 non-refundable registration fee. Registrations after January 31st until March 1st are added to the end of the waitlist, no matter how many points you have. 

  Showcase acceptance status is emailed in late February. Please be aware that booth types are limited and your original booth size preference may not be available at booth picking. 

  
  

  Image Submission for Publicity

  Submit photos of your ceramic work and process by January 31st. There are specific requirements for naming your files, so please read the instructions carefully. This link will be emailed with your registration confirmation as well. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos early!

  
  

  Submit required publicity photos here

  
  

  Gallery Only Participation

  If you are a current OPA member, your acceptance into the Gallery is automatic. You will bring 3 pieces, with one on display and the other 2 as backups. You may sell the pieces or simply put them on display.

  There is no registration fee for showing in the Gallery only. You must be an OPA member to participate in the Gallery.

  Gallery Only registration is from January 1st, 2026 to March 1st, 2026.

  Booth Picking & The Points System

  • The order for choosing booths depends on how many OPA member points you have. Please check your membership page on the website to confirm your point total, and email the Points Chair with any questions. 
  •  If you're currently a Ceramic Showcase committee chair or trainee, you are guaranteed a spot at Ceramic Showcase. 
  • You can earn points through your OPA membership, taking part in Ceramic Showcase or specific OPA events, and volunteering for different committees within OPA and Ceramic Showcase.
  • Booth Picking Meeting is Friday February 27th at the Multnomah Arts Center. If you cannot attend, please contact the Building Chair. You may also ask a friend to choose for you. Otherwise, a booth will be assigned to you.

  Waitlist

  • If there are more people applying for booths than there are booths available, members with the fewest points will be put on a waitlist. Most people on the waitlist eventually get into the show, so don't be discouraged!
  • If you don’t receive a booth by April 1st, the Ceramic Showcase Registrar will be in touch to see if you would still like to participate in the Gallery. 

  Group Booth

  • The Group Booth provides shelving and pedestals and is a good option if you don’t have your own booth furnishings.
  • Group booth has 16 slots. Slots are assigned based on points.
  • In addition to committee work and workshifts, group booth participants are required to work group booth sitting shifts to greet customers, answer questions, and restock.

  Emerging Artist

  • The Emerging Artist Booth provides shelving and pedestals and is reserved for first-time booth participants at Ceramic Showcase. (You can still apply if you were in the gallery previously.)
  • There are 9 emerging artists spaces.
  • Acceptance into the Emerging Artist booth is decided by the Emerging Artist Chair based on application and interview.

  Studio Partners

  • OPA Studio Partners are charged the same rate for booth fees as individual members, and will be assigned a booth based on points. Studio Members of the partner booths are only charged the registration fee.
  • There is no special registration for Studio Partners, other than to please indicate that you are registering as a studio and whether you will have participating Studio Members in your booth.
  • Studio Members selling work in their studio booth will need to confirm with their studio manager, then register as normal. Please indicate which studio booth you will be joining. 
  • Work shifts and committees will be assigned as needed. 

  Booth Sharing
  

  • All booths, except the Group Booth and Emerging Artist, can be shared.
  • A primary booth holder pays the booth fee. The shared costs among booth sharers must be arranged by themselves; OPA does not split fees.
  • Each participant must apply separately and pay their own $20 registration fee when applying. (Only members who have a joint OPA membership may apply under a single registration.) 
  • Please specify the member(s) you want to share the booth with in the application. 
  • If you want to share a booth but don't have a partner yet, please check that box on the application. We can help you find a booth sharing partner.  

  Refunds/Dropping Out

  If you need to withdraw from the event or change your participation status, please get in touch with the Ceramic Showcase Registrar . Make sure to provide the following information:

  • Specify if you're completely dropping out or changing your status to Gallery Only.
  • Indicate if you will still fulfill your committee and work shifts responsibilities.
  • Explain the reason for your decision to drop out.

  Registration fees are non-refundable. Booth fees are only refundable if we are able to fill your booth space with someone on the waitlist. 

  Important Dates

  January 1st, 2026	Registration Opens at 12:00am
  January 31st, 2026	Booth Registration Closes at 11:59pm
  *Applying After January 31st	Registration accepted w/ placement at the bottom of the waitlist as if you have no points.
  Mid February	Show Acceptance Status Notifications emailed to applicants.
  February 27th	Booth Picking Meeting - Entire Booth Fee Due
  March 1st	Gallery Only Registration Closes at 11:59pm
  April 22nd & 23rd	Show Set Up and Committee work for Booth Participants. Booth setup must be complete by end of the 23rd!
  April 24th - 26th	OPA Showcase 2026!

  
  

  Booth Costs

  Participants pay a non-refundable registration fee, flat booth fee AND commission on all work sold. Individual booths pay a graduated commission rate. 

  Booth fees are based on size and type of booth. All booths include pipe, black drape and electric power. 

  The entire booth fee is due at time of booth picking on February 27th. Failure to pay booth fees means you cannot participate in Showcase. Please communicate with the Showcase Chair if you will have undue hardship paying the full fee at booth picking. 

  Booth Types	Due at Registration (Non Refundable)	Due Feb 27th  at Booth Picking
  Gallery Only	$0	$0
  Group Booth	$20	$170*
  Emerging Artist	$20	$200
  5' x 10'	$20	$275
  5' x 10' Corner	$20	$300
  10' x 10'	$20	$450
  10' x 10' Corner	$20	$500
  5' x 15' End-Cap	$20	$500

  *Increased from last year

  Commissions

  All sales must go through the centralized sales system. Participants are not allowed to sell any work directly to customers. In addition to booth fees, all participants pay a commission to Ceramic Showcase on all sales.

  Commission rates are based on the amount you sell and what kind of booth you are in. The commission rate decreases incrementally based on the total sales. The first $2000 of sales is charged a 17% commission. The next $1000 is charged a 14% commission, and so on.

  For example, you sell $3500 worth of pottery, the commission is $340 (17% of $2000) plus $140 (14% of $1000) plus $60 (12% of $500). The total commission would be $540 in addition to your booth fee.  

  Booth Type	Commission
  Individual Booths	17% on first $2000 14% on $2001 - $3000 12% on $3,001 - $4,000 10% on $4,001 - $5,500 5% on any amount over $5501
  Group and Emerging	20% on all sales
  Gallery Only and College	30% on all sales

  
  

  Work Shifts and Committee Work

  Ceramic Showcase is run by volunteers and by the members participating in the show.  Participants are required to do work shifts at the show AND committee work that occurs prior to, during, or after the show.  

  Committee Work will be done before, during, and/or after the show depending on the task.  All booth participants will be given a committee assignment.  Gallery Only and Emerging Artist participants are not required to do committee work but may volunteer to do a committee job and earn an extra point. 

  Work Shifts are a variety of jobs done during the show. Shifts range from 2.5 to 3 hours each. Booth participants are required to do a maximum of 3 work shifts. Gallery Only and Emerging Artist participants are required to do a maximum of 2 work shifts.  

  Penalties 

  For not completing committee or work shift assignments, penalties may include but are not limited to: additional 5% commission per work shift missed, loss of points, and/or loss of eligibility to participate in Ceramic Showcase at the discretion of the Showcase Steering Committee.  

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• OPA January Membership Meeting

  • When
    Fri, January 16, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Multnomah Arts Center

  The Multnomah Arts Center is located at 7688 SW Capitol Hwy • Portland, OR  97219.

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• OPA Emerging Artist Fair at SymbiOp Garden Shop

  • Start
    Sat, January 24, 2026
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    Sun, January 25, 2026
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    4:00 PM
  • Location
    SymbiOp Garden Shop at 3454 SE Powell Blvd
  • Spaces left
    73
  • Registered
    24 registrants

  
  

  
  

  OPA Emerging Artist Fair 2026

  Saturday & Sunday

  Jan. 24 and 25, 2026

  10:00 am- 4:00 pm

  
  

  
  

  SymbiOp Garden Shop

  3454 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR

  
  

  Registration will be open from Dec. 1 - Dec. 12

  
  

  Application does not insure you are in the event

  A lottery system will be used to select artist participating with emerging artists selected first

  
  

  
  

  Registration is open to all emerging potters in the OPA membership FIRST and it will be a lottery system. 

  If we do not fill all of the spots with emerging artists, we will then allow others into the show using a lottery system.

  
  

  Emerging artists criteria:

  - This is your first show/not done many shows

  (Not done juried shows)

  - You must have enough work to fill your 10'x5' booth

  - You will need your own furniture

  - You will also need your own wrap material,

  bags and payment system for sales

  
  

  - Registration button is at the bottom of this email. It is not timed, please read all of this before applying

  
  

  - Complete registration first

  
  

  - Registration will be open for 2 weeks

  
  

  - We will randomly pick emerging artists Dec. 13 from the application list

  - You will receive an email of acceptance into the event, pay $50 registration, and send photos to provided link.

  
  

  - Your registration will be complete after the fee is paid and your photos are submitted

  
  

  - We will send an informational email closer to the show to provide all the info you need

  
  

  
  

  SymbiOp opened in the fall of 2021 and is a worker-owned, ecological garden shop. They cultivate biodiverse and climate-chaos resilient food systems. 

  They garden shop will help us promote our event via their website, email list,social media sites and regular customers.

  
  

  
  

  - Participants need their own indoor display set up, point of sale system & wrap materials.
  

  
  

  - You may sell any original work created by you from ceramic clay.

  Any mixed media work must be predominantly made of clay.

  
  

  - No seconds or discounted artwork allowed.

  - All art must be priced appropriately.

  
  

  - Artists must setup and be ready to sell by the beginning of the event. - There is no packing up or leaving early.

  
  

  
  

  Cost of this event per 10'x5' space:

  $50 to OPA + 10% of sales to the nursery.

  10% of each artist's sale will be paid at the end of the day on Sunday. An OPA member will get information from each artist to calculate total sales, collect the 10% fee, and provide a receipt for the payment.

  
  

  
  

  You are welcome to share your space with another member,

  but include their name & email contact when you register

  so all participants are being promoted.

  
  

   

  Set up will start Friday afternoon (Jan. 23) at 3 pm and continue Saturday morning (Jan. 24) at 9 am

  
  

  All artists are required to provide photos!

  These photos will be used for social media and can be easily taken with your phone. This can be you in any phase of making your work - throwing, carving, glazing, firing, unloading your kiln, etc. Please include your face, people want to know you!

  
  

  All participants need to help promote the event through their

  personal social media accounts, distributing postcards

  and emailing their customer email list.

  
  

  
  

  If you have any questions

  or need assistance,

  DO NOT CONTACT THE GARDEN SHOP. 

  Contact event organizers 

  Bryan Quintanilla bquinta@alumni.stanford.edu 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• OPA May Membership Meeting

  • When
    Fri, May 15, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Multnomah Arts Center

  7688 SW CAPITOL HWY • PORTLAND, OR  97219
  

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• OPA November Membership Meeting

  • When
    Fri, November 20, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Multnomah Arts Center

  7688 SW CAPITOL HWY • PORTLAND, OR  97219
  

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