The Society of Arts + Crafts is seeking applications for the Craft Innovation Jumpstarter Program to financially support craft artists who are pursuing ideas in their studio practice that represent something new for them.
Donor Name: Society of Arts + Crafts
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 06/05/2023
Details:
The Society of Arts + Crafts believes that the pursuit of craft necessitates a problem-solving mindset: craft makers are explorers, researchers, material risk takers and small business owners.
They pursue new ideas and solutions for their work with a deep understanding of their materials and processes. Their imagination and desire for lifelong learning offer craft artists exciting opportunities for discovery and interdisciplinary innovation. When craft artists are ready to bring their solutions and innovations to the next stage, however, they often lack the necessary funds to make investments toward their new direction. The goal of the Society of Arts + Crafts is to assist artists to bridge this gap.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency
- Applicants must reside in New England (defined as Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).
- Pursuing Innovation
- Examples of this are:
- introducing a different craft medium;
- incorporating a new tool into your craft practice or using an old tool in new ways;
- taking a new approach to craft education;
- an area not listed here (artist will be asked to specify).
- Examples of this are:
Awardee Requirements
If selected, awardees are responsible for the following:
- Availability at Award Ceremony (late June or mid-December, exact date TBA) in Boston, MA. A stipend of $300 for travel is available.
- Inclusion of the Society’s logo on artist’s website and/or social media with link to the Society’s website.
- Attendance at a virtual meeting with juror(s) to discuss artist’s work and progress after six months.
- Submission of a 1-page written report of results after one year.
For more information, visit Craft Innovation Jumpstarter.
