Rain City Clay Holiday Show 2024!
Please read all the participation information on this page.
Rain City Clay is so excited to be hosting a holiday show at our West Seattle studio this winter!
We would like to formally invite you to participate! Students, members, and staff of RCC & RCS are invited to participate. We are also extending this participation invitation to local clay artists and potters! We would love to showcase your ceramics!
We are offering a variety of display option tiers that can hold a smaller to larger grouping of items. Each participating artist must submit at least 5 pieces.
Shop the show at Rain City Clay: 4208 SW 100th St, Seattle, WA 98146
Opening Night Party and Sale!
Friday, December 6th (4-8pm)
Sale Dates & Times
Saturday, December 7th (1-5pm)
Sunday, December 8th (1-5pm)
Friday, December 13th (4-8)
Saturday, December 14th (1-5pm)
Sunday, December 15th (1-5pm)
Participation Deadlines / Timeline
September 30th @4pm - Registration opens for RCC/RCS staff
October 2nd @ 1pm - November 13th at 1pm: Holiday Show Registration is available online
November 23rd by 10am - Inventories due, sent via email to info@raincityclay.com
Dec 2nd/3rd - RCC Space prepped by staff
Dec 4th & 5th - Inventory in Artwork with Staff Person & Set up Your Artwork
(Sign up for a drop off and pick up time >>> LINK <<< )
Dec. 5th @ 6:30pm: Hard & FINAL drop-off deadline.
December 6th (4-8pm) Opening Night Party and Sale!
Dec 6th - Dec 15th - HOLIDAY SHOW!
Dec 15th & 16th - Inventory out & pick up days
January 31st, 2025 - Checks to participating artists will be sent by the end of the month.
Participation Information
Open to local artists working in clay - If work is mixed media, it must be 90% ceramic.
You must be present to inventory in/out your ceramics. See dates above.
Commission Payment Split Breakdown:
RCC retains 30% / Artist retains 70% of sales before sales tax
Artists earning more than $600 during 2024 with RCC must fill out a 1099-MISC Tax form before receiving payment
RCC remits sales tax to WA/ Seattle for all items sold items with RCC
Participants Must Supply
Plate stands / risers (no wall work space is available)
Legible Price stickers on items before drop off (appropriate labels intended for pricing work must be used, no post-its, no masking tape, etc).
Flowers / foliage / decoration
Business Cards (optional and highly suggested)
RCC will supply
Printed “Artist Name Label” with their artwork
Table coverings
Marketing
Lighting
Opening Reception
Christmas tree
Share the show!
Share your works in progress, finished works, and post when the show opens!
#RCCHolidayShow2024 @Rain.City.Clay
Drop off/ Pick UP = required for participation
Participants must be able to drop off & pick up their artwork at Rain City Clay (4208 SW 100th St, Seattle, WA 98146) during designated hours. We are not accepting work shipped via mail.
DROP OFF/ Zhuzh Time - Plan (20-40 minutes)
You unpack your artwork and inventory it all in with a staff person
You must to take all your packaging materials/ boxes home with you. Bring them back for repacking at end of the show.
First to deliver artwork get first choice of location within their paid tier.
The dates and times below are the only options for drop off.
This is required for participation.
Wednesday, December 4th, 3pm-7pm
Thursday, December 5th, 3pm-7pmBring anything you’d like to “zhuzh” up your space with you to your drop off appointment. After all your work is inventoried in with a staff member, you may add any risers, foliage, decorations, etc. This will be your only time to spruce up your space.
Schedule time to drop off your work using the scheduler >>> ( LINK )
PICK-UP - Plan (20-40 minutes)
You inventory out with a staff person and re-pack your artwork.
Bring your own packaging materials with you. RCC will not have packing materials available at pickup. These are the only options. This is required for participation
The dates and times below are the only options for pick-up.
Sunday, December 15th, 5pm-8pm
Monday, December 16th, 3pm-7pmSchedule time to pack up & take your work using the scheduler >>> ( LINK )
Participation Tiers
How Many Pieces Do You Need?
All your work must fit within your allotted space. Each space is available to fill as the participant sees fit. Minimum participation is 5 items. The maximum is 40 items.
The number of pieces listed below are suggestions for each display space. These will vary based on the size of work you make. There will be no backstock. All pieces you want to include in the show must be arranged in your space at drop off. Each participant may include up to 15 holiday ornaments in addition to your other pieces. Ornaments do not count toward your total item count. There will be a tree to display ornaments on.
Choosing a Display Space
Space allotment will be first come first served based on availability and payment of the participation fee. After you have paid the participation fee, you are confirmed as a participant!
Participants will choose the location of their registered space (cubby, shelf, etc) on first come first serve basis during work drop on December 4th & 5th.
Cubby
White Shelf
Tan Shelf
Table
Participation Fee Info
Participation Fees :
$10 (cubby), $25 (white shelf), $35 (tan shelf), $50 (small table), $55 (medium table), $60 (large table), $65 (extra large table).
This is a non-refundable fee.
Cubby Space
Cubby Size: 13”W x 13”H x 15”D
Max size of piece(s) - 12”x12”
Participation Fee $10
5-9 pieces is suggested for this space
White Shelf (sold out)
Shelf Size: 14”H x 46”W x 12”D
Max Height of piece(s) - 12”
Participation Fee $25
10-20 pieces is suggested for this space
Tan Shelf (6 available)
Shelf Size: 14”H x 46”W x 18”D
Max Height of piece(s) - 12”
Participation Fee $35
10-20 pieces is suggested for this space
Small Table (sold out)
Tables vary slightly in size but are approx. 22”W x 48”L
Max Height of piece(s) - 15”
Participation Fee $50
20 - 30 pieces is suggested for this space
Medium Table (sold out)
Tables vary slightly in size but are approx. 60”L x 24”W
Max Height of piece(s) - 15”
Participation Fee $55
20 - 30 pieces is suggested for this space
Large Table (sold out)
Tables vary slightly in size but are approx. 69”L x 22”W
Max Height of piece(s) - 15”
Participation Fee $60
20 - 40 pieces is suggested for this space
Extra Large Table (sold out)
71”L x 29”W
Max Height of piece(s) - 15”
Participation Fee $65
20 - 40 pieces is suggested for this space
Extra Large Metal Table (sold out)
This table will be registered to the first purchaser of the participation ticket
84”L x 29”W
Max Height of piece(s) - 15”
Participation Fee $65
20 - 40 pieces is suggested for this space
Pricing / Inventory Information
ALL Items MUST BE FOR SALE
Each item **MUST INCLUDE ** Two stickers
~ 1st sticker = First Name, Middle Initial, and Last Name
~ 2nd sticker = Inventory number & Price.
Inventory number must include 3 initials (ex: hhr001, etc)
Recommended stickers: (Click Here)
They do not have to be these exact stickers, just similar in size and quality.
**If you do not have a middle initial, use your first name initial as your middle initial
(ex: Hayley Reed, HHR)
The inventory numbers on your items and on your inventory sheet must match!
If they do not match, we will not include the piece(s) in the show.
Prices on your inventory sheet and stickers must also match! Double check your inventory and stickers before packing up your work.
If the stickers do not stick well, please add tape over it.
Please only use stickers intended for pricing work.
(No masking tape labels, post-its taped on, etc).
Commission Payment Split Breakdown:
RCC retains 30% / Artist retains 70% of sales before tax
Inventory Submission Deadline: Saturday, November 23rd by 10am.
Email your completed inventory form according to the inventory form instructions to info@raincityclay.com.
Please thoroughly read the inventory form instructions prior to filling out and submitting your inventory form.
Quality matters:
This is your time to shine! Please inspect your cups carefully for cracks, chips, sharp bits, glaze flaws, stuck-on kiln wash, and poor handle attachment. We will not display cups that arrive with the above issues, and the cups will be packaged for pickup by the artist.
KILN TIMELINES for RCS/RCC Members & Students
Plan accordingly to meet the deadlines listed above!
The earlier you can fire your work the better!
RAT CITY STUDIOS Members:
RCS MEMBER work must be on the designated shelves by 9pm on the following dates
September 1st: Bisque Deadline
September 15th: Glaze Deadline
October 6th: Bisque Deadline
October 20th: Glaze Deadline
November 3rd: Bisque Deadline (LAST Bisque to participate in the holiday show)
November 17th: Glaze Deadline (LAST Glaze to participate in the holiday show)
RAIN CITY CLAY Students:
RCC STUDENT work must be on the designated shelves by 9pm on the following dates
RCC kilns are fired as soon as there is enough work to fill them - we encourage you to get your work out sooner rather than later to have enough time to meet the deadlines for participation.
August 2nd: RCC Last Summer Bisque
August 9th: RCC Last Summer Glaze
October 4th: Bisque Deadline
October 11th: Glaze Deadline
November 8th: LAST Bisque Deadline
November 15th: LAST Glaze Deadline
Firing Service at Rat City Studios for local potters:
Rat City Studios offers a firing service for the local clay community! If you would like to fire your work at RCS please visit the website and read the complete description.
This is a challenging service to manage. Your thorough read-through and completion of each step will aid in our ability to continue to offer firing services to our community.
