---
title: Earth & Fire 2027
description: National juried ceramic art exhibition in Wheeling, WV, with $7,000 in awards led by a $4,000 first prize plus a 2028 solo exhibition and paid workshop.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/cd6b1acf-3db1-4a1e-aba8-98d038397a7d
type: program
status: open
createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-10-11"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Oglebay Institute
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/oglebay-institute
deadline: "2026-12-01"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: Stifel Fine Arts Center, Wheeling, WV, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: "$7,000 in total cash prizes: 1st prize $4,000 plus solo exhibition, jury opportunity and paid workshop/demo/talk in 2028; 2nd prize $1,500; 3rd prize $1,000; 2 merit awards of $250 each"
disciplines:
  - ceramics
---

# Earth & Fire 2027

**Hosted by:** Oglebay Institute

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Stifel Fine Arts Center, Wheeling, WV, United States | **Deadline:** December 1, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

> "Ceramic art"

Earth & Fire 2027 is a national, juried exhibition of ceramic art held annually in Wheeling, WV in February and March. The jurors this year are Dr. Benjamin Evans and Wayne Higby, the current and former Director of the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum. This is the 5th annual exhibition and will be the focal point of the Ceramics Take Over Wheeling conference, a citywide 4-day ceramics festival with workshops, talks, 10 exhibition openings and a signature Pottery Throwdown.

All works must be made predominantly of clay and must be the original work of the artist; no large installations will be accepted.

### Awards

1st prize $4,000, solo exhibition, jury opportunity, and paid workshop / demo / talk in 2028; 2nd prize $1,500; 3rd prize $1,000; 2 merit awards of $250 each.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** ceramics
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to visual artists 18 years and older residing in the US. Artists may submit up to 2 works. Works must have been completed within the last two calendar years and not been previously exhibited at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. All works must be made predominantly of clay and must be the original work of the artist. No large installations will be accepted.

All works must be for sale; Stifel Fine Arts Center will retain a 30% commission on the sale price. Submission limit: 1 entry.

### Additional Requirements

All entries must be completed online through CaFÈ by 11:59 p.m. December 1, 2026; a free account at callforentry.org is required. Submit 1-2 images of work (up to 2 pieces, 1 entry). A nonrefundable $35 entry fee is required at the time of application. All works must be made predominantly of clay and must be the original work of the artist. No large installations.

Questions about entries: Keen Owen, Director, kowen@oionline.com or 304-242-7700.

## Compensation & Benefits

$7,000 in total cash prizes: 1st prize $4,000 plus solo exhibition, jury opportunity and paid workshop/demo/talk in 2028; 2nd prize $1,500; 3rd prize $1,000; 2 merit awards of $250 each

**Includes:** Prize

1st prize: $4000.00, solo exhibition, jury opportunity, and paid workshop / demo / talk in 2028. 2nd prize: $1500.00. 3rd prize: $1000.00. 2 merit awards: $250.00 each.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 12, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** February 27, 2027
- **Program End:** April 10, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Keen Owen, Director

**Email:** exhibitions@ceramicstakeoverwheeling.com

**Phone:** 304-242-7700

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17830