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Feats of Clay 2026 National Competition
- Submission Deadline: February 22, 2026
- Event Dates: April 23, 2026 - May 31, 2026
- Entry Fee: $40
- Award Info: A total of $6,500 in cash prizes will be awarded for Best of Show ($1,000), 1st ($600), 2nd ($500), and 3rd ($400) place winner, in addition to $4,000 for Honorable Mentions, a People’s Choice Award, a Founder’s Award, and multiple merit awards.
- Type: Competition
- Eligibility: National
- Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Sculpture
- Location: Lincoln, California
The Art League of Lincoln is pleased to announce the 2026 National Feats of Clay National Art Show and Competition. The internationally renowned clay competition was founded by local Ceramicist, Ray Gonzales, in 1987 and was held annually through 2011 at the Gladding, McBean Clay Factory in Lincoln, CA. In 2024 the exhibit returned regionally, and since has been a national competition.
The Feats of Clay 2026 National ceramic competition will be showcased at the Art League of Lincoln, located at 580 Sixth St. in Lincoln, California from Thursday, April 23, 2026 through Sunday, May 31, 2026.
All types of ceramic works are encouraged for submission: sculptural, functional, tiles, vessels, and all types of clay and firing techniques (with a minimum of 50% ceramic clay) will be considered.