In 2026, The Clay Studio is excited to present the 20th anniversary of this beloved exhibition. Among almost 400 small artworks displayed in 4-inch cubes, you will find big ideas, individuality, and material awareness. A few years ago, we invited artists outside the ceramic world to participate to celebrate that this truly is an exhibition for everyone. Most works are examples of small ceramic artworks ranging from tiny mugs to intricate sculptures.
Artists in Small Favors range from the most established ceramic artists to young artists new to the field. Small Favors engages artists' creativity in new and exciting ways with the challenge of making pieces on a small scale. Some artists' work is similar to what they usually do but at a reduced scale. Others use it to break away from what they create in their daily studio practice. There is an open call each year for juried work and a group of invited artists who participate. This year, we have artworks from Japan, China, Budapest, and other places around the United States.
This range of artists allows us to present works in a broad price range, from $15 to $3,500. We hope this encourages new people to become collectors and encourages established collectors who have limited space to continue supporting artists.
