Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists

Funding: $10,000 (five awardees). Who can apply: Emerging craft artists with 7 years or less in professional practice, working in ceramics, woodworking, glass, textiles, metalwork, paper arts, basketry, and related craft media. Length: Prize plus multi-day summit; not a residency. Participation in Spector Craft Summit at Crystal Bridges Museum (travel/accommodations covered), mentorship and career-building opportunities; no application fee. Field: Craft (ceramics, glass, wood, fiber, metal). Deadline: March 1, 2026 (annual).