Call for Entries: Ceramics On The Wall VIII

Juried Art Exhibition and Competition

EXHIBITION DATES:  November 16 – December 16, 2026
EXHIBITION VENUE: Goldmark Cultural Center - 14001 Goldmark Dr, Dallas, TX 75240

INSTALL: Artists must bring and install their artwork at the Goldmark Cultural Center on Thursday, November 5, between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. 

DEINSTALL: Artists must come to the Goldmark Cultural Center to take home their artwork on Thursday, December 17, between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm.

RECEPTION and AWARDS CEREMONY: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Goldmark Cultural Center. Juror awards (Best in Show, Award of Merit, and Honorable Mention) will be presented. The artist who is chosen for Best in Show will be awarded a solo exhibition in the Goldmark Cultural Center's John H. Milde Gallery or Norman Brown Gallery. 

MEDIA: All work must be primarily ceramics. Mixed media works will be accepted only when clay is the dominant material. Ceramic work must be installed on the wall with a hanging system that securely attaches to the wall. Individual objects must weigh less than 25 lbs. More significant artworks designed to be modularly assembled from multiple parts may be accommodated.

ENTRY IS FREE: No online submission is required; just bring 1 (one) artwork to the Nov. 5 install day at the Goldmark Cultural Center. 

Goldmark Gallery Committee members and Cultural Center staff reserve the right to exclude from the exhibition any ceramic works in an unstable condition. Artist must fill out and sign a release form on the installation day. Goldmark Cultural Center does not provide insurance for artists’ work, and Goldmark Cultural Center will retain a 30% commission on all sales. Artist is solely responsible for installing, de-installing, and picking up work at Goldmark Cultural Center. 

This exhibition opportunity is only available to artists 18 years of age or older.

About the Juror

Conor Muldoon is a ceramic artist, educator, and dedicated advocate for the clay community based in Dallas, Texas. As the owner and purchasing lead at Trinity Ceramic Supply, he has devoted over a decade to supporting a diverse clientele, ranging from novice students to professional studio artists, by providing essential materials, technical expertise, and practical guidance throughout the ceramic process. Additionally, he operates Mudman Studios, a platform through which he brings a creator's perspective to his collaborations with artists and educators.

Conor possesses extensive experience that encompasses both the technical and creative dimensions of ceramics, including kiln operation and firing. He has contributed valuable written guidance on these topics for the Trinity Ceramic community. His unique combination of hands-on studio practice, thorough knowledge of ceramic materials and equipment, and daily interaction with artists at various stages of their artistic development positions him as an insightful and approachable juror for the Ceramics on the Wall 2026 exhibition.