Exhibitions

The Ottawa Guild of Potters offers exciting opportunities for its members to show their beautiful work in its exhibitions: Celebrating Clay and the Annual Juried Exhibition. These exhibition events not only highlight the incredible talent within the guild, but also foster a sense of community where creativity and craftsmanship are celebrated.

Annual Juried Exhibition

The Annual Juried Exhibition, held each spring in conjunction with the Ottawa Clay Festival, showcases an inspiring array of ceramic works. Members submit their work to be evaluated by a juror, a notable expert in some aspect of ceramics. Pieces are selected for the exhibition based on quality, creativity, and craftsmanship, celebrating both traditional techniques and exploring new ideas. All works featured in the exhibition are included in the exhibition catalogue.

Awards are presented in various categories and announced by the guest juror at the opening ceremony. In recent years, the OGP Annual Juried Exhibition has had the privilege to welcome esteemed jurors such as educator and ceramic artist Angelo di Petta, narrative vessel-maker Lesley McInally, and Sequoia Miller, Chief Curator at the Gardiner Museum. Their diverse expertise and thoughtful critique have inspired participating members and helped shape dynamic, engaging exhibitions of Guild work.

Ottawa Guild of Potters offers exciting opportunities for its members to show their beautiful work in its exhibitions: Celebrating Clay and the Annual Juried Exhibition.

May 1-3, 2026

Hours TBD

Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa

FREE Admission

Part of the

The Ottawa Guild Pottery Sale, Spring and Christmas, Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ottawa Guild of Potters offers exciting opportunities for its members to show their beautiful work in its exhibitions: Celebrating Clay and the Annual Juried Exhibition.

A Virtual Exhibition

October 2025

Awards

The OGP is proud to offer the following sponsored awards:

  • Best in Show
  • Juror’s Choice
  • Best Design
  • Best Decorated
  • Best Sculptural Piece
  • Best for Use
  • Best Expression
  • Honourable Mention
  • People’s Choice

2025 Award Sponsors

The OGP gratefully acknowledges the support of this year’s sponsors:

  • Pottery Supply House
  • Tucker’s Pottery Supplies
  • Fusion Clay & Glass
  • Loam Clay Studio
  • Hintonburg Pottery
  • Populace
  • Amaranth Stoneware
  • Craft Ontario & OGP
  • Spectrum Glazes

Celebrating Clay

Celebrating Clay is currently a virtual exhibition, held twice a year in March and October. Curated by the Exhibitions Committee, members have the opportunity to present their work either in a solo show or as a collaborative group exhibition.

Celebrating Clay is held twice a year in March and October. Curated by the Exhibitions Committee, members have the opportunity to present their work either in a solo show or as a collaborative group exhibition.
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