Demand Humanity

Handmade Cup and Mug Exhibit

December 5, 2026

CALL TO ARTISTS

application deadline Nov 29

Demand Humanity Cup and Mug Exhibit celebrates handmade ceramic cups and mugs created by local and regional artists. The exhibition is open to ceramicists working in any handcrafting method—whether wheel-thrown or hand-built—so long as each piece is handmade.

Juried by artist, designer, and mega–social media ceramics star Oscar Yaquian

This exhibit will highlight craftsmanship, creativity, and the intimate relationship between maker and object. The exhibit will be featured as part of the Evanston Made First Saturday Holiday arts events in December.

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Show Exhibition

SATURDAY December 5 - 10.

Open reception Saturday Dec 5

4-7pm with awards at 6pm.

Alley Cat Studios

600 Oakton St.

Evanston IL 60202

KEY DATES:

Oct 20- Open Call

Nov 29- Application / Payment deadline

Nov 29 - Notification of Acceptance

Nov 30-Dec 3 - Artwork drop off

December 5 - Exhibit (4 - 7pm)

December 10- Exhibit closes

December 11 -13 Pick up artwork (12-5pm)

APPLICATION:

apply online above

(up to 10 entries/artworks per application)

JPEG Images 1MB

FEES:

GENERAL APPLICANTS

$10 each entry (6 cups entered = $60)

(10 entries maximum per application)

STUDENT APPLICANTS

(Alley Cat Studios Students / high school / current college students)

$5 student entry (4 cups entered = $20)

(10 entries maximum per application)

  • Fees can be paid using the donation button at the bottom of the page

  • ‍Fees are non-refundable

  • Only entries(artworks) with paid fees will be exhibited

AWARDS:

  • $100 Juried Award Winner

  • $50 Viewer Choice Award

  • Purchase award

  • $20 Blick Gift Certificate

  • other upcoming awards