A Perennial Favorite

Conceived in 2006, Small Favors grew out The Clay Studio's efforts to offer accessible, high-quality artworks that appeal to art enthusiasts of all ages. For older collectors who are challenged for space, it allows them to continue to collect work by artists they love. For young art collectors, it provides an accessible entry point. Restricted to the confines of a four-inch cube, the artworks created for this exhibition are small in scale yet huge in impact. Incredibly varied in material, form, and aesthetics, viewers marvel at the diversity of expression represented by makers across the United States.

For artists, Small Favors engages their creativity in new and exciting ways with the challenge of making pieces on a very small scale. For some artists, the work is similar to what they usually make but at a reduced scale. Others use it to break away from their usual studio practice. To reflect the generous spirit of the ceramics art community, we have recently expanded the parameters of Small Favors to include artists working in all media. For 2024, artists from the US are invited to submit up to three pieces in any media for consideration.

Applications Accepted:  November 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024

Selection Process

Our Guest Juror, to be announced soon, and Curator of Artistic Programs at The Clay Studio, Jennifer Zwilling, will jury the applicants and choose objects to be shown in the exhibition.

Notification, Delivery, etc.

  • Notification will be made via email by February 15, 2024
  • Work is due to the Gallery by March 1, 2024
  • Preview Reception: April 11, 2024
  • Exhibition Dates: April 11 - June 2, 2024

Sales

Works selected for the exhibition will be available in person and through The Clay Studio online shop. Works not purchased by the end of the exhibition will remain available for sale through the online shop until they are processed for return shipping or pick up. The Clay Studio reserves the right not to show any work that does not fit inside the cube or does not reflect what was represented in the application.

Commission, Payments, Return Shipping

The Clay Studio commission is 50%, with payments to each artist via Bill.com within 45 days of the sale. The Clay Studio will ship any unsold work back to artists free of charge (for artists outside the Philadelphia area, domestic shipping only). Return shipping of unsold pieces will begin after all purchases have been shipped to clients, which does not begin until the show has been uninstalled. Please keep in mind that due to the expansive nature of this exhibition (with nearly 400 objects included), the return process will take several weeks to complete.

Application Deadline

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Requirements

  • Applicants must reside in the US
  • Artists may submit up to 3 objects
  • Size limit is 3.75" x 3.75" x 3.75" so that the work fits into a 4 inch plexi cube.
  • Each object must be for sale
  • Retail price not to exceed $300 per piece
  • Each object will be judged individually
  • Image file names should not have any spaces in them
  • Use Chrome for best functionality with the application portal

How to Apply

Click on the link in the button at the top of the page to reach the application.

A complete application must include the following:

  • Personal contact information
  • Artist Statement
  • Website (if available)
  • Three digital images (3 different pieces, or an overall shot + 2 detail shots of 1 piece)
    • Max 2MB, JPG, JPEG, BMP, GIF Only. Avoid blank spaces in image file names.
  • Click "Submit Info" button to continue to upload photos
  • Click "Upload" button after each image is selected
  • Optional $25 application fee
    • You will be sent an email asking for your preference after you submit.
    • You may donate the full amount if you are able; this is a great way to support our organization, especially during this difficult time. If you would like to waive the fee or to donate a portion to us, use these discount codes:
         • WAIVE - you donate nothing
         • GIVE15 - you donate $15
         • GIVE5 - you donate $5

Please email any questions to Jennifer Zwilling at jzwilling@theclaystudio.org

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