Arthurdale Weavers Residency
Arthurdale Heritage is proud to announce its first weaving residency, March 1-14, 2027.
Located in the rolling hills of Preston County, WV, Arthurdale is the nation’s first New Deal Homestead Community—established in 1934—where impoverished families resettled to begin new lives centered around agriculture, woodworking, blacksmithing, and weaving. Championed by first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, these handicrafts industries were not merely a source of income for the homesteaders, but they served to “satisfy the creative instinct that lies in practically every human being.” It is this legacy Arthurdale Heritage hopes to carry forward by providing the space, time, and resources Appalachian artists need to create.
This is a two-week long residency for emerging weavers in Appalachia who strive to hone their practice. The weaver-in-residence will have access to Arthurdale’s Loom Room which is outfitted with a variety of floor looms (many of which are historic to 1930s Arthurdale), rigid heddle table looms, and inkle looms. The weaver-in-residence will stay within walking distance of the Loom Room in a historic cottage on a rural Arthurdale homestead and will be given a $1000 stipend. On Tuesday, March 9, they will teach a 2-hour weaving workshop of their choosing (approved by Arthurdale Heritage). Lastly, on Saturday, March 13, they will present at the Arthurdale Fiber Guild meeting.
As an open-ended residency, the weaver-in-residence may choose to work on a start-to-finish project, practice unfamiliar patterns and techniques, or engage with the unique history of the site and study 1930s production weaving. The weaver will have the opportunity to explore Arthurdale Heritage’s extensive historic textile collection and patterns under the guidance of our Curator.
Applications open October 1 – December 1, 2026. To learn more and apply, visit https://www.
This project is supported with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2027
LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2027
Submissions to the 10th edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize are now open. Inspired by LOEWE’s own beginnings as an artisanal workshop, the prize recognizes excellence, artistic merit, and innovation in craft, in all its forms. The prize will be awarded in Europe in spring 2027, accompanied by an exhibition of shortlisted works.
View the digital exhibition 2026
How to participate
Read the Rules of Entry and make sure you comply with all requirements. All participants must be professional artisans 18 years or older. Entries may be made by an individual or collective (as a ‘group submission’). All nationalities are welcome.
Make sure the work: demonstrates artistic intent in addition to technical proficiency; is an original piece, handmade or partly handmade; has been recently created (in the last five years), is one-of-a-kind and has not won any prizes previously; is innovative, in the sense that it updates tradition; falls within an area of the applied arts, such as ceramics, bookbinding, enamelwork, jewellery, lacquer, metal, furniture, leather, textiles, glass, paper, wood, etc.
Complete the online registration in English: You need 2 to 5 photographs of the work (or series) and optionally a video. Write a brief conceptual statement about the work. Submit your application by 15 October 2026.
Registration is open until 15 October 2026 (23:59 CET)
Full post and information here.
Curatorial Internship Grant from the Decorative Arts Trust
9/2/26
Curatorial Internship Grants
The Decorative Arts Trust underwrites curatorial internships for recent Masters and PhD graduates in partnership with museums and historical societies. These internships enable host organizations to hire a deserving young professional who will gain firsthand experience with the responsibilities and duties central to the curatorial field while working alongside an accomplished mentor. The Trust’s Curatorial Internship Program is designed to foster mutually beneficial opportunities that will nurture the next generation of curators while providing support for the host institution’s key initiatives. Preference is given to internships that offer meaningful opportunities for interns to make consequential contributions to exhibitions, publications, public programs, and community outreach.
Deadline
Potential museum and historical society collaborators should apply by September 30.
Amount and Funding Timeline
We currently offer two 24-month internships with one grant cycle opening annually. The Trust currently awards a two-year grant of $40,000 per year to support the intern’s salary, with additional funding available to offset cost of living adjustments. The Trust aims to announce its selection by October 31, with grant funds available as early as January 1 of the following year.
Guidelines
Please review these specifications before applying:
- The Trust encourages projects that advance diversity in the study of American decorative arts and demonstrate a clear impact on the professional development of early-career scholars.
- The Trust requires the host organization to provide the intern’s health insurance and any additional staff benefits that may be available to employees.
- Please note that mentorship is a significant consideration in this program. Applications should detail the training and supervision that interns will receive.
- Interns must work toward a well-defined capstone project that supports their professional growth. Applications should clearly outline the objectives and tangible outcomes of the project. The Trust expects partners to provide opportunities for broader professional development, peer-to-peer networking, and public outreach through tours, presentations, and the authorship of articles, posts, and other printed and online content.
- As part of our funding guidelines, institutions receiving a Curatorial Internship Grant are expected to have one staff member maintain a Trust membership for the duration of the project. Additionally, the selected intern or fellow will maintain a paid Student & Young Professional membership in the Trust during the internship and for five years following. Our website provides an overview of all our membership levels.
Please combine these sections of your application into one single PDF file and email to grants@decorativeartstrust.org:
- Section I (no more than six pages)
- A formal letter of interest
- Supporting narrative that describes the nature of the project(s) in which the intern will be engaged throughout the two-year period and identifying the staff member(s) who will supervise and mentor the intern
- A timeline of the hiring process and the project(s) described above
- Section II (no more than two pages)
- At least three images of objects that represent the proposed focus of the intern’s work. Please include at least one image for which the applicant has existing permission to publish or that is in the public domain or creative commons, and please indicate this image in the caption.
- Applicants should use the following image caption format to the best of their ability for each photo: Maker (if known), Object name or title (italics if title; only first word capitalized if two-word object name; indicate if it is a detail of larger object), date of manufacture (using c. or a range when applicable), place of manufacture. Materials. Owner, credit line, accession number. Photo credit.
- Section III (no more than two pages)
- A draft of the job description
- Section IV (no page limit)
- Brief curriculum vitae (CVs) or resumes of staff who will supervise the intern
Past Recipients
- 2026–28: Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI
2010–27
Read about the impact of the internship experience here.
Original post here.
Finely Crafted Call for Entries
Sebastopol Center for the Arts Prospectus: Finely Crafted
Call for Entry: Opens May 7, 2026 on CaFÉ
Exhibition Dates: Saturday October 24 thru Sunday November 29, 2026
Call Opens: May 7, 2026
Call Closes: August 27, 2026 10:59PM PST
Jurying dates: August 28 – September 8, 2026
Notifications to artists: September 11, 5pm 2026
Deadline for shipped artwork to arrive at SebArts: Friday October 16, 2026
In Person Drop Off: Sunday, October 18, 2:00-4:00, Tuesday, October 20, 10:00-3:00 p.m.
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 24, 2-4 PM
Description
Join the Sebastopol Center for the Arts celebration of the Handwork 2026 American Year of Craft. Our exhibition, Finely Crafted, invites artists working in Ceramics, Glass, Wood or Metal to submit their best work. The focus of this show will be on objects exemplifying true craft: Works that are original, uniquely expressive, created with skilled hands, inspired by the material itself, all the while celebrating traditional origins.
Jurors
JoAnn Edwards
Co-Founder and Retired Executive Director of Museum Craft and Design, San Francisco, CA.
Scott A. Shields
Ted and Melza Barr Chief Curator and Associate Director of the Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA.
Mediums accepted
SebArts proudly showcases other crafts like textiles, baskets, jewelry and other mixed media in other exhibitions (including the Pulp exhibition and the Biennial International Fiber exhibition). Therefore this exhibition will only include Ceramics, Wood, Glass and Metal. Due to practical considerations we will not be accepting jewelry pieces for this exhibition.
SebArts Mission statement
Sebastopol Center for the Arts is committed to cultivating creativity and inspiring appreciation for the transformative power of art. We produce, promote and present artists – local, national, international – through curated gallery exhibits, artists open studio events, arts lectures, poetry readings, concerts, adult and youth education, a state of the art ceramics studio and an acclaimed documentary film festival. We are dedicated to honoring diversity, encouraging creative excellence, and providing a welcoming gathering place for the community to: Experience Art, Make Art, Share Art and Celebrate Creative Thought.
Dimensions and weight
- Work must be able to fit through a 7’ by 7’ gallery door and fit on our 10 foot high wall.
- Our experienced installation team can install your piece by any method with your clearly written instructions.
- Max capacity of free standing artwork is 300lbs and 50lbs of any wall hung works. Artwork outside these limitations will be assessed and reviewed case by case. Artists are responsible for getting artwork to the SebArts gallery and some assistance from the artists may be needed depending on weight capacity.
Wall mounted work must include fixtures for safe hanging and hanging instructions as needed.
Eligibility
- Open to artists worldwide.
- $35 for one application including 3 detailed images. Additional $10 for each additional application (including 3 detailed images). This call for entry allows up to 3 applications.
- All work must not have been previously shown in the SebArts Gallery.
- Please Note: SebArts goal is to promote currently working artists, so we ask that you only submit work produced in the last 5 years. Entry-Fees in callforentry.com (CAFÉ)
$35 for one application (including 3 detailed images). Additional $10 for each additional application (including 3 detailed images). This call for entry allows up to 3 applications.
Entry Requirements
- Submissions must be entered online only
- Please ensure that all images are 5MB or less in size and are in JPEG format. Please submit a high-quality image that best represents your work. Work that differs from the submission image may not be included in the exhibition.
- 1st Place Prize: $1,500
2nd Place Prize: $750 Medium Specific Awards
- Ceramics Award, Robert Brent, Founder, Brent Wheels & Equipment, since 1969: $250
- Glass Award, Katherine Gray, Professor of Art and the Chair of the Department of Art and Design at California State University, San Bernardino: $250
- Wood Award, David J Marks, designer/craftsman. He is recognized internationally as a master craftsman of fine furniture, turner, sculptor, and host of the television show “WoodWorks”: $250
- Metal Award, Ned Kahn, artist and sculptor with over 160 major public artworks worldwide during the last 40 years: $250
- Four Coordinator Awards
Commission
Artists will receive 60% of the sales price of the work sold, SebArts will receive the remaining 40%. This greatly helps SebArts continue to put on exhibitions and display these wonderful works for our community. SebArts main focus is to uplift artists,
Shipping Specifications:
- All work must have the artist’s name/contact information attached to their piece
- Ship to ATTN: VISUAL ARTS TEAM SebArts, 282 S. High St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
- Shipped work must arrive by Friday, October 16, 2026
- Artists are responsible for all shipping and handling costs to and from the exhibit.
- Each shipped entry must be packaged in a reusable container for the return of work: Include installation and re-packing instructions as necessary.
- So that we may return your unsold art, each shipped entry MUST include a prepaid return label and form (UPS or FedEx).
- Unsold work, with valid return shipping forms will be shipped within 15 days of the last day of the show.
- PLEASE unpack and inspect your returned artwork immediately and communicate any concerns with SebArts within 14 days of receipt.
- SebArts is not responsible for damage to art after 15 days. Hand Delivered Art
- Must be dropped off: Sunday, October 18, 2:00-4:00 Tuesday, October 20, 10:00-3:00 p.m.
- Must have artist name and contact information on the back of the work.
- Selected work must be on view for the duration of the exhibit. Work may not be withdrawn prior to close of the exhibition.
- Work must be picked up: Monday – November 30, 2026 10-3PM Please Read the Fine Print
- Selected artists agree to allow their work to be photographed for media use, for educational and publicity purposes.
- Artists receive 60% of the sales price of work that is sold.
- Indicate clearly on form if not for sale NFS.
Shipped or hand delivered artwork left 30 days after the closing of the exhibition will be considered SebArts property
Notifications
Artists will be notified by email of acceptance by September 11, 2026
SebArts reserves the right to make minor amendments to the juried choices to balance the needs of the exhibitions in our gallery.
Questions? Email Damian Estrella at destrella@sebarts.org or 707-829-4797 x 1003
CraftForms 2026, 31st International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft
EXHIBITIONS
CraftForms 2026, 31st International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft
December 6, 2026 – January 23, 2027
Entry Deadline: September 9 · Entry Information
Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions for CraftForms 2026, the 31st International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, in the following mediums: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. Works created utilizing CAD/CAM technologies and 3D printing tools are also eligible. Selected works will be on display in the Davenport Gallery of Wayne Art Center in Wayne, Pennsylvania from December 6, 2026 through January 23, 2027. This year’s Jurors, Dr. Robert K. Liu and Patrick Benesh-Liu of Ornament Magazine will present $12,000+ in prize awards funded by Wayne Art Center.
For more information, visit www.craftforms.org
American Swedish Institute’s Cultivating Nordic Craft: Teaching Tools Grant
This application is currently open through May 25, 2026.
This grant provides a one-time award of up to $1,000 worth of tools and equipment to expand the teaching capacity for an emerging craft instructor. This grant aims to cultivate craft education in the Swedish slöjd (handcraft) tradition by investing in the next generation of craft practitioners and instructors. ASI believes that investing in individual instructors is an important way to preserve Nordic handcraft traditions and create innovation in the handcraft community, because it allows instructors to gain experience and share knowledge while increasing their capacity to teach widely across many institutions.
The strongest applicants will have several years of teaching experience, will address the viability of creating a long term and potentially varied teaching curriculum with such teaching tools, will enable the instructor to teach a full-size class (usually 6-15 students), and will demonstrate teaching relationships with several institutions. It is assumed and encouraged that awardees will use their awarded teaching tools for teaching opportunities beyond ASI.
Read the full grant description here and apply here.
For more information, please email Erin Swenson-Klatt, ASI Cultural Programs Manager.
Heartland Craft Guilds: Capacity Support Grants
| A capacity support grant for nonprofit craft guilds and cultural organizations APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW Heartland Craft Guilds: Capacity Support Grants is a grant program that supports craft guilds and cultural organizations rooted in preserving and sustaining craft traditions, community-based knowledge, and hands-on making across America’s heartland. Through unrestricted funding and shared learning with other guild leaders, Heartland Craft Guilds builds organizational capacity by supporting the leadership and operational systems that help organizations serve members, deepen practice, and maintain long-term stability and organizational health. Heartland Craft Guilds is a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA), developed with support from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation. The program reflects a shared commitment to hands-on engagement with materials, mastery of technique, and the preservation, innovation, and evolution of heritage work, particularly within under-resourced and historically overlooked communities. M-AAA expects to grant a total of $180,000 in the region, through 15 unrestricted, non-matching organizational grants of $12,000 each. Applications open March 24, 2026, and close May 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT. Read the application announcement. Program at a glance Grant amount: $12,000 Number of awards: 15 Total funding: $180,000 Funding type: Unrestricted operating support Eligible region: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and the Native Nations in this geography Program length: One year Participants will also engage in more than 50 hours of learning opportunities over the one-year program period. Applications for Heartland Craft Guilds are open through May 15, 2026. |
Getty Marrow Digital Communications Paid Internship 2026
CRAFT IN AMERICA DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP
The Craft in America Digital Communications intern will provide support and assist in various aspects of organizational digital media content and management. The intern will be involved in researching and writing content to support the organization’s exhibitions, programming, website, PBS documentary series, and promotion. The intern will work on the Center exhibitions and programming. In addition, the intern will catalog and caption our digital video library as well as catalog our physical library.
The intern will participate in outreach with artists, outside organizations, collectors, local businesses, student groups, and art schools. The intern will be trained to use our website and Constant Contact and will have structured time to familiarize with Craft in America’s resources, artist database, and style guide. Familiarity and knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Google Suite is a plus.
This internship is on-site at the Craft in America Center two days a week and remote for three days a week for a total of 40 hours a week. Intern must be available for 10 consecutive weeks between:
- June 1 – August 7 or
- June 8 – August 14 or
- June 15 – August 21, 2026
ELIGIBILITY
While these internships are intended for students from backgrounds underrepresented in museums and visual arts professions, Getty encourages eligible candidates from all backgrounds to apply for consideration. Getty is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait under the law. Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study at any higher education institution—community college, trade school, and public and private university—and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts. Candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate their interest in museums and visual arts professionals and how they might add diverse and underrepresented perspectives, which can include—among other things—socio-economic status, cultural background, physical or other disability, geographical origin, and/or any other life experiences.
Student must:
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in either a bachelor’s degree program or an associate’s degree program. Students must have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college by June. Students who graduated the semester or quarter immediately before the internship begins are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.)
- Attend college in or be a permanent resident of LA County; and
- Be a United States citizen or permanent resident (non-citizen authorized to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis; also known as a “green card” holder). Students with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status valid through the internship period are also eligible.
Note: Students can participate in the program multiple times but must intern at a different organization each summer.
TO APPLY: Submit your résumé, two letters of recommendation or contact information (phone/email) for two references (teacher, professor, former employer, etc.), and a cover letter describing how you meet the requirements for the position.
Email your submissions to apply@craftinamerica.org with the subject heading “Internship.” APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 17, 2026.
Craft Forms 2026: Call For Entry
Call for Entry through September 9, 2026
Entry fee: $50
Wayne Art Center seeks submissions for the 31st International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, in the following mediums: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. Works created utilizing CAD/CAM technologies and 3D printing tools are also eligible.
Enter Now
Exhibition & Sale: December 5, 2026 – January 23, 2027
Awards: $12,000 in prizes
Juror: Dr. Robert K. Liu and Patrick Benesh-Liu
413 Maplewood Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
www.craftforms.org
610-688-3553
All Call for Artist Entries to the Bellevue Arts Fair
EVENT INFORMATION
July 24, 25, & 26, 2026
CALL FOR ENTRIES! Submissions are open for the 2026 Bellevue Arts Fair at Bellevue Square.
Bellevue Arts Museum hosts the largest, award-winning arts & crafts festival in the Northwest in Downtown Bellevue. The Fair is produced as part of Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend offering free community programs, live music and artist performances, interactive art activities, food trucks, and more.
More than 150k attendees will shop from 250+ juried artists exhibiting unique, handmade crafts & art. This marketplace represents modern, traditional, and emerging work. We are committed to connecting our makers and designers with customers, investing in the artist community, promoting small businesses, supporting emerging artists, and growing exhibitor sales.
The Fair welcomes more than 150k visitors
Robust Marketing Reach: TV, Radio, eNews (dedicated and cross-promotional), print and digital advertising, website, and social media etc. Stay tuned for our announcement about new channels for promotion and visitor experience for 2026!
Artist Visibility: Exhibiting Artist galleries, Linked listings, Social Media toolkits, Artist Spotlights.
Award of Excellence
Artist Amenities & Artist Reception
60-75% yearly artist retention rate & reported sales
GENERAL INFORMATION
Important Dates
- 1/7/2026: Application open
- 2/12/2026: Application deadline
- 3/25/2026: Jury Notifications / invitation to participate
- NEW THIS YEAR 3/31/2026: $400 deposit required to submit booth request. (Deposit will be applied to the total booth fee)
- 4/11/2026: Booth allocation notification
- 4/17/2026: Booth payment balance due
- 5/18/2026: Last day to cancel participation and still receive a 75% of booth fee refund
- 7/23/2026: Load-in & set up
- 7/24/2026 – 7/26/2026: BAM Arts Fair Weekend
- 7/26/2026: Load Out