The International Orton Cone Box Show

This competition was started by William Bracker in the early 1970's. The original idea was to encourage and promote creativity and excellence in the ceramic community. The Standard Orton Cone Box was chosen as the size limitation for the show. All entries had to fit into the interior space of a cone box.

During the seventies the show was held at Purdue University (1975) and The University of Kansas (1977 & 1979). It was Bill's wish to make the exhibition an international event. Baker University proudly hosts the International Orton Cone Box Show. The first international show was held in 1994 and has since been held biennially.

Slideshows of previous year's winners:

1998 | 2000 | 2002 | 2004 * | 2006

See The International Cone Box Show 2008 Winners.

Calendar:

February 16, 2008 - Deadline for entries
March 19, 2008 - NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts), Pittsburgh, Penn.
April 1, 2008 - Opening at Baker University
April 25, 2008 - Closing at Baker University

Works must be composed of at least 50% clay and not exceed $150 in value to be eligible for the competition. The entry fee is $30. An artist may submit up to two original works per entry. Each piece must have a work tag from the submission form securely attached and must be able to fit into an Orton Cone Box (3" x 3" x 6"). All entries submitted must be available for purchase. Entries not accepted into the show may still be sold.

Download the 2008 Cone Box Show Entry Form.