Register for Ceramic Showcase 2021

Although we cannot gather together, Showcase 2021 is coming to you and our patrons virtually!

The fee to participate is just $40 and no commissions will be taken. This will go towards building the website & launching a marketing campaign. Additional costs will be borne by our Showcase reserves. Going forward we hope to include a robust website for every Ceramic Showcase. (2022 will see us back at the Oregon Convention Center.)

You must be a current OPA member to register.  New members are eligible to participate.

Our target dates for the event are April 30- May 1-2, but the website will be active through the end of the year. Our publicity team is already working on a strategy to be sure our patrons know we have pivoted to this new format for 2021.

Your commitment in brief:

Entry Fee:

• Now - March 1^st - $40;
• March 2^nd - March 15^th  $50

(no refunds for cancellation)

After you register & pay online, you will have until March 31st to pull your information and images together. Your photos will need to be current and represent the type of work available for sale. You will be sent a link to upload your information for your detail page.

Deadline for Submitting Info March 31^st

You will need to supply:

• IMAGES: Minimum of 1 primary image, Maximum of 4 images. Format TBD.

• CONTACT & SALES INFO The information form will include: your preferred contact; online shop; website; any social media; and any COVID-safe, in-person events or exhibitions you will be participating in.

• ARTISTS STATEMENT: (250 word max) It can talk about you, your history with clay, what inspires you, and a description of your work and process.

Virtual Showcase Jobs:

Sign Up boxes for these jobs will be on the registration page. These will earn points to be applied to next year's in-person show.

Help with the following jobs: earn 1 point

• Promoting the event on Social Media
  Requires good user knowledge of instagram and Facebook
  

• Posting on Events Calendars

• Test and review website
  Requires computer/phone comfort and ability to write clear bug reports

• Technical support on a zoom session or video
  Requires skills in moderating zoom sessions, recording & posting video

Alternately, you can lead a Zoom session or create a video: earn 5 points

• How to promote and gain a following on Social Media

• How to pack & ship your work

• How to set up an online sales site
  We want people who each know a different online store provider
  

• How to set up a basic gallery website with pictures of your work and contact information 

• Pottery demonstration video for playback on the Showcase website
• Other ceramics demonstration video for playback on the Showcase website
  e.g handbuilding, decoration, firing, etc.

If you do not feel you have the skills or background for any of the above, please indicate this on the registration form and a member of our team will contact you as additional jobs come up.

Download tips for taking better photos of your work & writing your artists statement

"Best Practices Photography Guide"

"Best Practices Statement Guide"

All members in good standing are invited to participate.

Deadline to Register March 15th

Questions? Contact Showcase Chair, Dawn Panttaja lostdolls@hotmail.com