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 opened 11 November 2025 and close 1 March 2026. 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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