--- title: 'delecTABLE: The Fine Art of Dining: Eighth Biennial National' description: >- Eighth biennial juried national exhibition of functional ceramics for the dining table at Art Students League of Denver; all work for sale, artist receives 60%. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/a3cf4392-4c83-4b5d-89f2-eda41d58a541' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-09-04' updatedAt: '2026-09-07' programType: Exhibition organization: Art Students League of Denver organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/art-students-league-of-denver' deadline: '2026-10-09' entryFee: 35 USD location: 'Art Students League of Denver Gallery, Denver, CO, United States' isOnline: false compensationRange: >- Sale proceeds (artist receives 60% of sale price) plus designated awards for select artworks announced at the Artist Reception. disciplines: - ceramics - functional ceramics - pottery --- # delecTABLE: The Fine Art of Dining: Eighth Biennial National **Hosted by:** Art Students League of Denver **Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Art Students League of Denver Gallery, Denver, CO, United States | **Deadline:** October 9, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35 ## About This Program > "The fine art of dining — functional ceramics for the table: serving vessels, place settings, platters and dinner table décor" ### About the Exhibition A juried exhibit dedicated to the presentation of functional ceramics, focusing on the fine art of dining, to include serving vessels, place settings, platters and dinner table décor. Proceeds from the sale of work, and associated events that will showcase the work, will benefit the Art Students League of Denver and its ceramics program. **Art Students League of Denver (ASLD)** is a nonprofit arts organization that empowers people to experience the joy of art in their own way. Modeled on the famous Art Students League of New York, ASLD first opened its doors in 1987 with a handful of recognized artists teaching over one hundred students in a two-studio space in Denver's LoDo neighborhood. Today, ASLD is located in the historic Sherman School at 200 Grant Street in the Speer neighborhood. ASLD engages over 2,500 students a month with more than 140 local artists who teach diverse visual art classes throughout the year, including a ceramics program now in its 25th year. A membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, ASLD is supported by private donations, class tuition, foundation grants, and the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). ### Eligibility Open to U.S. artists. ### Important Dates - **August 10, 2026** — delecTABLE application process opens via CAFÉ. Juried from actual works, digital images are required. - **October 9, 2026** — Application process closes at 11:59pm MTN TIME. Payment is due at time of application. - **October 12-16, 2026** — Juror, Matt Kelleher, will review electronic images online and selection process will take place. - **November 1, 2026** — Artist notification begins. - **January 25-29, 2027** — Accepted work(s) due at ASLD's Gallery at 200 Grant Street, Denver, CO. Artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from ASLD. - **February 19, 2027** — Opening Reception Exhibit Preview and Artists' Reception, Friday from 5:30-8:00 PM at the Art Students League of Denver Gallery. Announcement of awards and meet the juror Matt Kelleher. - **February 19- April 9** — delecTABLE Exhibit on view and open to the public at the Art Students League of Denver Gallery, all work will be for sale. - **February 18, 2027, 6-7:30PM** — Artist talk by Ceramicist and Juror, Matt Kelleher at The Art Students League of Denver. - **February 20-21, 2027, 9-4PM** — Workshop by Matt Kelleher, The Art Students League of Denver Ceramic Studio. - **April 5-16, 2027** — Shipment and pick up of unsold work begins. ### Juror Info Matt Kelleher ### Submission Requirements - Enter up to 3 digital images and 3 detail shots of functional pieces that could be included at a dinner table, i.e. place settings, serving vessels and platters, functional sets, or dinner table décor (vases, candle holders, etc.). Please note that all images submitted may be used for publicity purposes, provided that the image is high resolution. - Work submitted must be innovative and original in design and must be a personal expression of the artist's intent. - Work submitted through the application process must be the actual work that will be displayed during the exhibit. The juror will select work on this basis. No more than two place settings are accepted as part of one of the submissions. - Drug paraphernalia will not be considered for the exhibit. - Works must be made majorly out of ceramic materials (roughly 75%, at the discretion of ASLD). - Work submitted for review must have been completed by the artist within the past three (3) years and not shown previously at delecTABLE. - Size restrictions: each piece or set may not exceed 30 inches in any dimension or 20 pounds in weight. - Accepted work which displays poor craftsmanship (including glaze flaws and cracks) or does not represent the pieces submitted as digital entries will be withdrawn from the exhibit. - **All ceramic work entered must be for sale. The artist receives 60% of the sale price.** - Sale proceeds will be paid to the artist within 30 days of the end of the exhibition. - Designated awards for select artworks will be announced at Artist Reception and distributed to recipients within 30 days of the end of the exhibition. ### Entry Fee There is a nonrefundable entry fee of $35. You may submit up to 3 pieces for consideration, which may include one full and one detail image of each piece of artwork. Payment is by credit/debit card through CaFÉ. ### Freight and Insurance The artist is responsible for freight and insurance on the work to and from Art Students League of Denver. ASLD is responsible for insurance during the exhibition. Artists must include a prepaid UPS or FedEx return shipping label in the box with their work. Local artists may arrange to hand-deliver and pick up accepted work. ### Marketing ASLD will market the exhibit and related events through the ASLD website, social media, event postcards, and local media. This exhibit and the associated delecTABLE fundraising events will feature the work of 50-70 U.S. artists. ### Sales and Insurance All work must be available for sale. ASLD retains 40% commission of the sales price. Insurance will be set at 60% of sale value. All accepted work that is not sold during the exhibit must either be picked up or will be shipped back to the artist within 30 days of the exhibit. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** National - **Disciplines:** ceramics, functional ceramics, pottery - **Note:** Open to U.S. artists. Work submitted for review must have been completed by the artist within the past three (3) years and not shown previously at delecTABLE. Works must be made majorly out of ceramic materials (roughly 75%, at the discretion of ASLD). Size restrictions: each piece or set may not exceed 30 inches in any dimension or 20 pounds in weight. Submission limit: 1 entry of up to 3 pieces. Drug paraphernalia will not be considered for the exhibit. ### Additional Requirements Submit an electronic entry via CaFÉ: up to 3 digital images of functional ceramic pieces or sets (maximum three pieces shown in three separate images), with an option to add one detail shot for each piece or set. Each professional quality image must be JPEG (.jpg), 300 DPI, 1920 x 1920, conforming to CaFÉ's file size specifications. Include with the CaFÉ entry form: title, dimensions (width, height and depth), price, date made, description of materials and techniques (including type of clay, building/throwing technique and glazing/firing process and temperature), artist bio, artist website (if applicable) and artist social media handles (if applicable). Include a $35 nonrefundable application fee and a separate return UPS or FedEx shipping label. ## Compensation & Benefits Sale proceeds (artist receives 60% of sale price) plus designated awards for select artworks announced at the Artist Reception. **Includes:** Prize Designated awards for select artworks will be announced at the Artist Reception and distributed to recipients within 30 days of the end of the exhibition. Award amounts are not stated. All ceramic work entered must be for sale; the artist receives 60% of the sale price. Sale proceeds will be paid to the artist within 30 days of the end of the exhibition. The artist is responsible for freight and insurance on the work to and from ASLD; ASLD is responsible for insurance during the exhibition. ## Timeline - **Opens:** August 10, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 9, 2026 - **Program Start:** February 19, 2027 - **Program End:** April 9, 2027 ## Contact **Contact:** Griffin Callahan, Ceramics Program & Studio Manager **Email:** g.callahan@asld.org **Phone:** 720-638-7325 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://asld.org/delectable/