---
title: Intercollegiate Ceramics 2027
description: >-
  National juried exhibition of collegiate ceramic art at West Liberty
  University, Wheeling WV, with a $2,000 first prize and awards up to $2,925
  total.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/8f953f67-c343-471c-aa8e-b93d5b48b834'
type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-04'
updatedAt: '2026-09-23'
programType: Exhibition
organization: West Liberty University
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/west-liberty-university'
deadline: '2026-12-01'
entryFee: 20 USD
location: 'West Liberty University, Wheeling, WV, United States'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  1st prize $2,000 plus solo exhibition and paid demo opportunity in 2028; 2nd
  prize $500; 3rd prize $350; two merit awards of $75 each
disciplines:
  - ceramics
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
---

# Intercollegiate Ceramics 2027

**Hosted by:** West Liberty University

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** West Liberty University, Wheeling, WV, United States | **Deadline:** December 1, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $20

## About This Program

> "Collegiate ceramic art"

West Liberty University will host the national exhibition of collegiate ceramic art in February and March 2027. This exhibit will celebrate and honor the college ceramic artist and run in conjunction with Earth & Fire 2027. The juror will be Earth & Fire 2026 best in show artist Matthew Skelly. Intercollegiate Ceramics 2027 is the kick-off event for Ceramics Take Over Wheeling, a citywide event celebrating ceramic artists and enthusiasts alike.

Galleries and venues across the "Friendly City" are excited to showcase the very best in contemporary and traditional ceramic art during this incredible 4-day ceramics festival. All works must be made primarily of clay and must be the original work of the artist. Works must have been completed within the last two calendar years and not been previously exhibited at the Intercollegiate Ceramics exhibits.

Artists may submit up to 3 works, with high-resolution images (300 dpi) for the jury process. No large Installations will be accepted. The awards will be: 1st prize: $2000.00, solo exhibition, and paid demo opportunity in 2028. 2nd prize: $500.00. 3rd prize: $350.00. 2 merit awards: $75.00 each.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist
- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** ceramics
- **Note:** Open to visual artists residing in the United States, and currently enrolled in a degree seeking institution. All works must be made primarily of clay and must be the original work of the artist. Works must have been completed within the last two calendar years and not been previously exhibited at the Intercollegiate Ceramics exhibits. Artists may submit up to 3 works (submission limit: 1 entry).

All works must be for sale; West Liberty University will retain a 30% commission on the sales price, and WV state sales tax will be applied. No large installations will be accepted.

### Additional Requirements

All entries completed online through CaFÉ by 11:59 p.m. MST on December 1, 2026; free CaFÉ account required. Up to 3 works may be submitted (1-3 high-resolution 300 dpi images). Nonrefundable $20 entry fee at time of application. Accepted works are hand delivered January 26 - February 7, 2027 by appointment, or shipped January 1 - February 7 (shipping at the artist's cost; return shipping label must be included — UPS/FedEx return labels or USPS Click-N-Ship only, no envelopes of stamps, no shipping peanuts).

## Compensation & Benefits

1st prize $2,000 plus solo exhibition and paid demo opportunity in 2028; 2nd prize $500; 3rd prize $350; two merit awards of $75 each

**Includes:** Prize

1st prize: $2000.00, solo exhibition, and paid demo opportunity in 2028. 2nd prize: $500.00. 3rd prize: $350.00. 2 merit awards: $75.00 each.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 25, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** February 25, 2027
- **Program End:** April 10, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Lambros Tsuhlares

**Email:** exhibitions@ceramicstakeoverwheeling.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=18031