REGISTRATION is now closed 3/15/25

The Syracuse Ceramic Guild is happy to announce we will be holding a 2025 Spring Show. The show will be held at The Mansion on James, Syracuse. This show is planned just one week before Mother’s Day. We invite Syracuse Ceramic Guild members and other exhibitors working in materials transformed by heat or fire to participate.

LOCATION: The Mansion on James (also known as Barnes Hiscock Mansion), 930 James St, Syracuse, NY.

DATES/HOURS: Friday, May 2, 2025 Set-up hours tentatively 1:30.-7:00

Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM. - 5:00 PM

Sunday, May 4 2025 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM followed by tear-down & clean-up

*** Exhibitors and staff should arrive no later than 9:00 AM on Saturday ***

The Registration Fee is $40.00 for Guild 2025 Members, $100.00 for Non-Guild Members*. Sales will be handled at a central station. The Guild will take a 15% commission.

*New Members are required to submit 2-3 photographs prior to payment. Notification of Guild Membership acceptance will be notified within five days from submission. Email photos with contact information to: syrceramicguild@gmail.com

DISPLAY GUIDELINES / SPACE ALLOCATION: Similar to Pottery Fair, display space will be arrayed along perimeter walls and in back-to-back center islands. Display spaces will be approximately 3 feet by 8 feet. Floorplan / space assignments will be planned after we know the number of Exhibitors participating.

Space is limited – do not delay your application submission.

Payment: After hitting Submit below, you will be forwarded to the payment page to pay securely online.

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Staffing Assignment

Please indicate your job preference during the Spring Show. All exhibitors will be part of Customer Assistance. This will also allow you to stay in the vicinity of your display to allow you to discuss your work with customers. Three areas that will require staffing are the Holding Station, Sales & Wrapping station and Guest Book. Please choose one of the following areas to assist as needed.

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SCHOLORSHIP SHOWCASE AND AWARDS: The Spring Show is planning to include local high school Ceramic Art students to show their work. The high school showcase will be juried, and winners will be awarded a monetary scholarship from the Syracuse Ceramic Guild. CENTRAL CHECKOUT STATION - Exhibitors are not required / allowed to process individual sales transactions at their exhibit. All sales / checkout transactions will be processed at the Central Checkout Station near the exit. SALES TAGS & INVENTORY SHEET: As this show will have a Central Checkout Station for all exhibitors a controlled tagging system will be in place. Exhibitors will be emailed detailed instructions later. A completed Inventory sheet will be collected during setup from Exhibitor for use by the Central Checkout Station. PUBLICITY & YOU: Spring Show postcards and posters will be available in February for exhibitors to hand out at shows prior to the May 3 & 4 Show. Please display/distribute postcards at your other sales, hand them out wherever you can, provide them to galleries and share via your social media contacts. You will also receive via email the postcard and a letter size poster – please print and post in your geographic area. The Guild will not mail postcards, but will continue increasing electronic outreach, paid advertising, and posting on community calendars. Please place postcards/posters on community bulletin boards in your neighborhood. Lawn sign information will be available later. **NOTE: The Syracuse Ceramic Guild or Mansion on James cannot be responsible for any damage, theft, or loss of items exhibited at the Pottery Fair. TYPE YOUR NAME below as your signature of understanding.