Blue Line Arts - Off Center 2026: An International Ceramics Competition

Blue Line Arts invites you to participate in our annual ceramics exhibition, Off Center. Ceramics is one of the world’s oldest art forms, but we believe there’s always room to explore and reinvent. We’re looking for works that are “off center” in every sense—art that challenges, surprises, and reframes the role of ceramics in contemporary art. Whether it’s a sprawling installation, a bold multi-part sculpture, or an unconventional ceramic piece that reshapes traditional expectations, we encourage you to think beyond the typical vessel.

Our focus is on highlighting ceramic works that are monumental in scale or concept, welcoming submissions that redefine the potential of clay. This includes large installations, mixed-media combinations, wall-mounted pieces, wearable objects, and any form of ceramic expression that dares to explore new territory. While we eagerly welcome submissions of all kinds—functional and non-functional pottery, sculptural works, jewelry, abstract forms, and mixed media—this year’s Off Center seeks…