Conceived of 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 from 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 normally make, but at a reduced scale. Others use it as an opportunity 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 clay as well as other media. For 2024, artists from the US are invited to submit up to three pieces in any media for consideration.

Applications Accepted:  November 1, 2024- January 15, 2025

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