Steven Hill Journey Retrospective
Entry Deadline March 1, 2026
Juror: Mike Stumbras
Call for Entry: The Journey – A 20-Year Retrospective
Celebrating the Legacy of Steven Hill’s Journey Workshops (2007–2027)
2027 marks 20 years of Steven Hill’s Journey Workshops — from the beautiful coast of British Columbia, through the rolling hills of Wisconsin, to the intimate setting of Kent, Connecticut — lifelong friendships, collaborations, and creative support systems have grown out of this transformative experience. Over the past two decades, these workshops have deeply impacted how artists approach, create, and think about their work in clay.
To honor this milestone, we’re excited to announce a juried exhibition highlighting the diverse, powerful, and evolving voices that have emerged from Journey participants since 2007.
Eligibility
Open to all artists who have participated in any Steven Hill Journey Workshop between 2007 and the present.
Submission Details
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No entry fee
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Submit up to 3 works
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Work must be primarily ceramic (functional or sculptural)
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Large and small-scale pieces considered
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Entries will be juried by photograph
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Work must have been produced within the last 3 years
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Selections will be conducted from images of works. No substitutions.
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Please proofread your entries - this will be the information used to generate publicity and exhibition labels.
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We are looking for a broad range of work that reflects the diverse voices in clay shaped through the Journey experience
Important Notes
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This call is going out early to give participants time to create new work and put their best foot forward.
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Details about the venue, delivery, and exhibition timeline will follow.
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This is a rare opportunity to show your work alongside a dynamic cross-section of Journey alumni and celebrate two decades of exploration, growth, and community.
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Please spread the word. We are making every effort to make sure this call reaches all previous Journey participants. So please feel free to post on social media and/or forward this information to anyone you know who may not have gotten it through our email list. Thanks!
We can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on — and what’s yet to come.
Questions?
Email: shjourneyretrospective@gmail.com
Use subject line: "Retrospective Question"
To apply please email the following to: shjourneyretrospective@gmail.com, Subject Line: "Steven Hill Journey Retrospective"
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Artist Statement
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Digital Images should be labeled with journey year, artist's name, last underscore first, and entry #, i.e. 2013Smith_John1A, 2013Smith_John1B, 2013Smith_John2A
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Images must be print ready and 300 DPI at 800 x 800 square as they will be used in marketing materials
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Two detail shots or alternative views of each entry are welcome and should be labeled as 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C
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Please be certain to include images AS .JPG ATTACHMENTS and not in the body of the email