---
title: CREEP SHOW 2026
description: >-
  Juried group exhibition of cutely creepy to terrifying ceramics at the Clay
  Center of New Orleans, Sept 24–Oct 30, 2026.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/d3b9fdb8-c4f1-44f6-a480-63913f2790b2'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-28'
updatedAt: '2026-09-23'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Clay Center of New Orleans
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/clay-center-of-new-orleans'
deadline: '2026-07-15'
entryFee: 30 USD
location: 'Clay Center of New Orleans gallery, New Orleans, LA, United States'
isOnline: false
disciplines:
  - ceramics
  - mixed media
---

# CREEP SHOW 2026

**Hosted by:** Clay Center of New Orleans

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Clay Center of New Orleans gallery, New Orleans, LA, United States | **Deadline:** July 15, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30

## About This Program

> "Cutely creepy to downright terrifying ceramic works"

The Clay Center of New Orleans seeks applicants for the 2026 installment of 'Creep Show,' a nationally juried group exhibition of ceramic works that can be described as cutely creepy through to downright terrifying. Open to ceramic vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works, this exhibition will be on display September 24 - October 30, 2026, in the Clay Center's gallery. Mixed-media pieces are eligible if at least 75% ceramic material. All accepted works must be for sale; the Clay Center receives a 50% commission on sales.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** ceramics, mixed media
- **Note:** Open to ceramic vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works. Mixed-media pieces must be at least 75% ceramic material. Artworks must be original works made by the applicant within the last two years and not previously exhibited at the Clay Center gallery. Application fee: $5 for New Orleans area residents, $30 for all other applicants. Boxed or crated works must be able to pass through a standard 36-inch doorframe and must not exceed 50 lbs.

### Additional Requirements

1–3 pieces per artist; only one entry per artist. Maximum file size: 50MB per image. Accepted file types: JPG, PNG. Artworks must be original works made by the applicant within the last two years, not previously exhibited at the Clay Center gallery, and must be for sale. Mixed-media pieces must be at least 75% ceramic. Crated or boxed works must pass through a standard 36-inch doorframe and must not exceed 50 lbs.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** July 15, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 24, 2026
- **Program End:** October 30, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/signup/artist/?next=/apply/13937/