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title: Cup Show 2026
description: Juried ceramics exhibition and sale of functional cups, mugs and tumblers at the Krikorian Gallery, Worcester, MA, with $150 and $100 awards.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/6044c2bf-8178-402a-a8d7-f1a1f6871c1b
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-09-27"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Worcester Center for Crafts
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/worcester-center-for-crafts
deadline: "2026-09-26"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: The Krikorian Gallery at the Worcester Center for Crafts, Worcester, MA, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: $150 juror's choice award and $100 staff pick award; work offered for sale on consignment (store receives 50% of profits)
disciplines:
  - ceramics
---

# Cup Show 2026

**Hosted by:** Worcester Center for Crafts

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** The Krikorian Gallery at the Worcester Center for Crafts, Worcester, MA, United States | **Deadline:** September 26, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

> "Functional ceramic cups, mugs and tumblers"

Our much-anticipated Annual Cup Show is back! No matter the beverage, it deserves a good cup, and we can't wait to see your best ceramic mugs, cups, tumblers and more. Nationally recognized ceramic artist, Samuel Thompson, has invited 25 artists and will be jurying the remainder of the participating artists. This exhibition will be on view and for sale in The Krikorian Gallery at the Worcester Center for Crafts as well as listed in our online store at thehandcraftedshop.com.

There will be a $150 juror's choice award and a $100 staff pick award. Awards will be announced at the start of the exhibition.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** ceramics
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to any artists living or working in the United States, ages 18 and over.
Size: no larger than 10" tall and 6" wide (around standard cup sizes please!).
Open to ceramics of varying type, but must be functional.
All work must be available for sale with no single piece exceeding $200 in retail price.
Submission limit: 1.
Location Eligibility Type: National.
Eligible Applicant Types: Artist.

### Additional Requirements

You may submit 4 – 10 high quality images of 3 – 5 pieces, include any necessary descriptions of work $35 fee paid by credit card $15 fee available to currently enrolled students, email lmaclean1@worcester.edu to receive discount code

## Compensation & Benefits

$150 juror's choice award and $100 staff pick award; work offered for sale on consignment (store receives 50% of profits)

**Includes:** Prize

There will be a $150 juror's choice award and a $100 staff pick award. Awards will be announced at the start of the exhibition.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** July 29, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 26, 2026
- **Program Start:** December 4, 2026
- **Program End:** December 24, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Lindsey MacLean

**Email:** lmaclean1@worcester.edu

**Phone:** 508-753-8183 ext. 307

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/agreetoterms.php?ID=17945