Call for Entries

Small & Radiant

​exhibit dates: February 5-27, 2027

Entries due by November 12, 2026

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Small & Radiant, the 2027 juried exhibition at the Clay Studio of Missoula, aims to bring brings together small scale ceramic works that uses color to create an outsized presence. Through vibrant glazes, painted surfaces, and bold palettes, we seek artworks that transform modest forms into concentrated experiences of visual energy and vitality.  Through color, craftsmanship, and imagination, we invite artists to submit works that have visual and expressive impact that exceeds their physical scale.

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Applications must be submitted no later than November 12, 2026
Notifications to artist will be made before or by December 11

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Learn about exhibition parameters and enter online on our submittable call for entry site:

https://theclaystudioofmissoula.submittable.com/submit

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ABOUT THE GUEST JUROR​

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George Metropoulos McCauley, a Greek/American potter born in Savannah, GA in 1947. He has had 30 solo shows and has been included in 400 exhibitions. He has taught and conducted workshops internationally. The recipient of several grants, has been featured in numerous publications, and his pottery and sculpture are included in international collections in twelve countries. 

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McCauley continues to have a busy workshop and exhibition schedule and produces his own local television show,” George’s House of Interesting Things” on HCTV , and “GHOC Wednesday Night Videos on the internet. He has 2 films to his credit, “Archie C. Bray, Life at the Brickyard” 2008 and “Ron Meyers and the Usual Suspects” 2013. Additionally McCauley has been working with the low income and disabled community for 50 years. 

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He maintains a studio at his home in Helena, Montana where he makes colorful earthenware pots, high temperature wood firing, earthenware wood firing and narrative sculpture. Along the way he has worked as a chef in a Greek restaurant, Formula 4 Racecar mechanic and driver, full time cowboy/horse trainer, concrete inspector, aluminum siding salesman, western catalog model, lifeguard and carpenter.

 

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