Small Favors 2026

Small Favors 2026 is The Clay Studio’s 20th annual miniature exhibition and 20th-anniversary edition. The show presents nearly 800 small artworks by almost 400 artists, with each piece displayed in a four-inch cube. Most works are ceramic, ranging from tiny mugs and functional vessels to intricate sculptures, though artists from outside the ceramic field are also included.

The exhibition highlights the creativity involved in working at a miniature scale. Some artists reduce the forms and ideas found in their usual studio practices, while others use the format to explore entirely different directions. This year’s participants include established ceramic artists as well as emerging artists, with work from Japan, China, Budapest, and locations throughout the United States. The exhibition includes both juried submissions from an annual open call and works by invited artists.

When: October 8 through January 3, 2027.

Venue: The Clay Studio.

Artists: Almost 400 artists are represented, including artists from the United States, Japan, China, Budapest, and elsewhere.

Scale: Nearly 800 works are presented in four-inch display cubes.

Artwork: The exhibition includes small ceramic pieces such as mugs, cups, vessels, bowls, and intricate sculptures, along with work by artists working outside the ceramic world.

Artwork prices: Available works span a broad range from $15 to $3,500.

Shopping: A dedicated shopping page features only the exhibition pieces currently available for sale. Visitors looking for a particular artist’s work can use the exhibition’s “View All” listing and search the artist’s name; works by an individual artist may not be grouped together.

Tickets: Price not available.