CIA Alumni Art Show

The CIA Alumni Art Show will be hosted with the Museum of American Porcelain Art at the William E. Telling Mansion, June 5–27, 2026.

This exhibition is open to CIA alumni, Faculty and Adjunct past and present. We welcome both 2D and 3D original artwork. All submitted works must be the artist’s own original creations—no copies, copyright infringement, or fan art will be accepted. AI-generated works are permitted only when they are based on the artist’s original source material and are fully disclosed in the submission.

All artwork must be family-friendly. The maximum size is 3 feet (36 inches) in any direction, with a weight limit of 25 lbs. Works exceeding the weight limit must be installed by the artist.

2D works must arrive ready to hang and include secure hanging hardware (D-rings and wire only; sawtooth hangers are not permitted). 3D works must be stable and include any required display mounts or supports.

If artwork is sold during the exhibition, the Museum of American Porcelain Art will retain a 20% commission from the sale.

Submission Deadline: April 30th, 2026 (11:59PM ET)

Submission Requirements

Email: carey@americanporcelainart.org

Include for each work:

• Title
• Artist Name
• Material/Medium
• Sale Price or "NFS" (plus individual insurance)
• Dimensions (H x W x D), and Weight (internal only for tagging/logistics)
• Atleast 1 Image (72 dpi, 1200 px reccomended on long side)
• Optional: 50-100 Word Statement
• Optional: Social Media Handle/Website for Promotion

Fees (Non-Refundable)

1 Submission: $10

2 Submissions: $20

3-5 Submissions: $30 (max 5 works)

Shipping

• Artists are responcible for shipping both way (Works must arrive to MAPA by May 25th, ship by 20th).
• Artists must include a prepaid return shipping label and shipping insurance.
• Works without a return label will become property of MAPA after 30 days.
• All shipped works will be opened on video to document condition.

Awards

Juror: Liz Maugans - Curator Worthington Yards; Proffesor Cleveland State University

Best in Show: $100 + MAPA Memeberships + 25% off Museum Store

1st Place: $75

2nd Place: $50

3rd Place: $50

2 Honorable Mentions: MAPA Membership + 25% off Museum Store