The National Polymer Clay Guild is proud to announce "Progress & Possibilities 2007", our third international juried exhibition, open to all NPCG members. The number of entry categories has been expanded to showcase the widest possible range of exceptional polymer clay work. Submitted work must have been completed between April 2005 and March 2007, not previously published and not previously submitted to a "Progress & Possibilities" exhibit. Selected works will be mounted on the NPCG website and included in a show catalog.

April 1 - Deadline for entries received
June 30 - Notification sent to artists
Early Fall - Show mounted on website
Late Fall - Exhibit catalog available

Categories

All entries must be at least 1/2 polymer clay (except where noted) and must be original and not the product of a class, book, video or tutorial. Artists will select the category in which they will compete; however the jury reserves the right to reclassify the category of an entry according to the rules stated below.

1. Personal embellishments - including jewelry, buttons, purses, and anything wearable
2. Figurative sculpture - including human, fantasy, animal figures, and masks
3. Non-figurative sculpture - including home decor, lamps, frames, etc.
4. Containers, vessels, boxes, vases, baskets, bottles, bowls - anything that might contain something else
5. Dolls - must be at least 1/8 polymer clay
6. Miniatures - 1/12 to 1/144 scale
7. Beads and bead sets - any object or related sets that are pierced by a hole, not finished jewelry
8. Alternative use - polymer clay used in place of traditional materials, prints, paint, wood, ceramic, etc.
9. Mixed media - including journals, fabric arts and other work not falling into other categories

Selections by Jury

Selection will be by jurors Carol Duvall, Barbara McGuire, and Elise Winters . The jury will view digital images with an identifying number, but no names. Each piece will be scored on:

• Overall artistic merit
• Originality of idea
• Workmanship
• Difficulty of execution.

The five highest scoring works of art in each category will be accepted into the exhibit. The three highest scoring works in each category will also be awarded First, Second and Third, with the highest scoring piece overall named Best of Show. For educational purposes, artists will receive a compilation of their scores in each area judged to assist them in entrance to other competitions.

Submissions

Artists may submit up to three entries with two digital images each (overall view and detail shot) on a CD. CDs must be received by April 1, 2007. Each image must be at least 300 dpi resolution, minimum size approximately 5" x 7" and in TIFF or high-resolution JPEG format. CDs with more than three entries, more than two images per entry, incorrect resolution or format or arriving past the submission deadline will not be reviewed. The official entry form must accompany the CD.

A signed Photography Release Form for each entry and a non-refundable entry fee check of $20 (or $15 if you are starting or renewing your NPCG membership at this time) for up to three entries must accompany your submissions. Please include a separate check for your NPCG membership. Make your check(s) payable to the National Polymer Clay Guild.

Entry forms and Photography Release Forms may be downloaded from our website, sent via This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by USPS with a business size self-addressed stamped envelope to

CDs will become property of the National Polymer Clay Guild which retains the right to use submitted images in any lawful way, including but not limited to publicity, publications, electronic media, etc., with full credit to the artist.

Exhibit catalog

An exhibit catalog will be published after the web gallery is mounted. Award winners will be provided one free copy and artists whose work was accepted into the show will be able to purchase one copy at a reduced rate. The catalog will be available to others and guilds at an individual price or a reduced rate for a quantity order. To help provide financial support for the production costs of the exhibit catalog, advertising space will be available for polymer clay-related businesses and artists.

Progress & Possibilities 2007 Application Form

Artwork and Photographic Release Letter

Juror Bios

Progress and Possibilities 2006

Pictured: "Cross Communication" by Julia Converse Sober, 2006 Best in Show and Personal Embellishment category winner.