FREE! Academy Clay Festival 2022

• Feb 21 – Application open
• August 1 – Deadline for applications
• August 15 – Artist notification 

1. 1. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
   2. All works must be original creations of the exhibiting artist.  This is a clay-specific show.
   3. All applicants must submit three clear color photographs of their work PLUS photos of their booth to be juried by a selection panel.  Images should be current and be a proper representation of what the artist will display at the show.  Artist statements/photos and demo proposals are shared and reviewed by the jurors.  Wait-listed artists will be notified when space becomes available.
   4. Spaces may not be shared.
   5. In the event of inclement weather, all actives will move inside the Academy Warehouse Theatre.  This may change the available space for your setup.  Tents are not permitted indoors.

• Application / Jury Fee $35.  Nonrefundable to Academy Center of the Arts.

Booth fee is $100 and is due with application fee and payable to Academy Center of the Arts for a 10’ x 10’ booth.  The booth fee is refunded only if the applicant is not juried into the show. 

Acceptable forms of payment:  

1. 2 checks: 1 for $35, the other for $100.  The application fee of $35 will be deposited and is non-refundable with your application.  The booth fee check for $100 will only be deposited if the artist is selected.  If the artist is not selected for the Academy Clay Festival, the $100 check will be returned to the applicant. Checks should be made to the Academy Center of the Arts.  

Please mail all checks, completed application, and photo samples to:

Academy Center of the Arts

Attn: Ted Batt

600 Main Street

 Lynchburg, VA  24504

2. Credit card: received as one payment of $135.  If the artist is not selected for the Academy Clay Festival, the applicant will be reimbursed the $100 booth fee.

No commission on sales will be charged by the Academy Center of the Arts.

This event is free to the public.

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In order to protect those in attendance, enhanced safety measures and protocols will be in place including contactless digital ticketing, face masks are encouraged for patrons, staff + volunteers, and all Academy staff are fully vaccinated. To learn more about health and safety guidelines at the Academy Center of the Arts, visit academycenter.org/health-safety-guidelines/.