Info for Artists

Potters Market at the Mint will take place on the lawn of Mint Museum Randolph on September 26, 2026. The application portal will open on January 23rd and will close on February 24th.

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Overview

Overview

The Mint Museum is pleased to announce the return of Potters Market at the Mint (PMM), to be hosted at Mint Museum Randolph on Saturday September 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. PMM will feature the work of North Carolina ceramicists producing both functional and conceptual wares.

This year’s applications will be juried by Lucy Lacoste, Lucy Lacoste Gallery; Michael Sherrill, Ceramicist and Sculptor; Shannon Stratton, Executive Director, Ox-Bow School of Art.

The Mellanay Delhom Award ($1,000 cash and automatic entry to next Potters Market), The Daisy Wade Bridges Award ($750), and the Best New Exhibitor Award ($500) will once again be presented.

Key Dates:

January 23, 2026 - Applications open at noon
February 24, 2026 - Applications close at midnight
March 2–15, 2026 - Jurors deliberate
March 16, 2026 - anticipated Juror selections and wait list announced
September 25, 2026 - Potters Market set up & Potters Preview Party with sale opportunities
September 26, 2026 - Potters Market at the Mint
September 27, 2026 - Artist Talk

Application: https://www.zapplication.org/

Application Fee: $40

Who’s Eligible: Ceramicists whose primary residence and studio location are both in North Carolina are eligible to apply.