Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists
About this opportunity
The Spector Craft Prize honours five early-career artists each year, recognising them through a US$10,000 financial award, mentorship opportunities, participation in the Spector Craft Summit at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and professional network development. Disciplines include ceramics, textiles, woodworking, glass, metalwork, basketry, and paper arts.
Application tips
Applications for the 2026 to 2027 prize open 1 November 2026 and close 15 February 2027, with information sessions in December 2026 and January 2027 and winners announced September 2027. Your work should demonstrate technical skill and conceptual depth within craft practices. The prize values artists who are pushing the boundaries of their medium.
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