The Stein Show Juried Exhibition Call
The Alberta Potters’ Association
Application closes: July 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm
Winner announcement: September 25, 2026
The Alberta Potters’ Association invites you to apply for our 2026 juried exhibition, The Stein Show. Please apply with any ceramic stein, hand built or thrown, to our exhibition. To be considered, work must be minimum 75% ceramic. All steins entered into the show must be for sale.
This event will coincide with Oktoberfest of 2026. All steins entered into the show must be for sale. The consignment split for sold items is 30% to the APA and 70% to the artist. Everyone is welcome to attend the event at Village Brewery in Calgary, Alberta on September 25 from 5 – 9pm.
This is a juried show, and works submitted are not guaranteed to be accepted.
The four judged categories are: (1) Best Wheel Thrown Stein (2) Best Hand Built Stein (3) Best Student Stein and (4) People’s Choice.
People’s choice is awarded based on the number of public votes. Virtual voting will start on September 11, 2026. Votes can also be cast at the event on September 25 at Village Brewery. The winner will be announced at 8:30 pm on September 25 at the event.
Application closes July 10, 2026 11:59 pm.
Artists will be notified of their acceptance or rejection to the show by August 10, 2026. Physical items must be mailed or delivered by September 18, 2026. Items must arrive packed appropriately in a box ready for transport. Drop off location will be provided if you are accepted into the show.
Best of luck, Prost!
For more information visit albertapottersassociation.org – The Stein Show — Alberta Potters’ Association.
