Craft

Organizer Information Helikon Contemporary Art Association is an artist-run initiative based in Turkey, operating through the Helikon Art Center in İzmit. The organization is dedicated to experimental contemporary art, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cultural exchange through residency programs. Its long-term initiative, “Neighbour’s Country – Neighbour’s Culture,” promotes artistic dialogue between Turkey and neighboring countries. Previous editions […]

Organizer Information The Toma House Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program, in collaboration with the century-old Seikadou mounting studio, presents an intensive immersion into the art of paper mounting. Based in Nara, Japan, this program connects contemporary practitioners with the practical techniques of a craft practiced since the 8th century. Title & Description 2026 Hyogu Residency: The Art […]

Organizer Information The marehalm ART award was established in 2023 to counteract the marginalization of art and culture by providing substantial financial support to artists with unique, under-recognized voices. The award is hosted in partnership with the Richard Haizmann Museum in Niebüll, Germany, where selected works are presented to the jury and the public. Title […]

Organizer Information The Wales Contemporary is a prestigious annual competition supported by its main sponsors at The Port of Milford Haven. The exhibition is hosted at The Waterfront Gallery in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Established to promote and celebrate the visual arts, the gallery serves as a flagship cultural hub on the Welsh coast, connecting […]

Organizer Information Green & Stone has been a cornerstone of the London art scene for nearly a century. Established in 1927, the institution launched its dedicated Gallery in 2018 to discover and champion the next generation of artists. The Gallery is renowned for its commitment to materiality and craftsmanship, acting as a vital “first rung […]

Organizer Information The Fiminco Foundation is a major contemporary art institution located in the FAST cultural district (Romainville/Grand Paris), France. Spanning 50,000 m², the Foundation is dedicated to supporting the creative process and professional development of international artists. By providing high-end technical facilities and fostering cross-disciplinary exchanges, the Foundation acts as a catalyst for contemporary […]

Organizer Information The Work-Trade Residency is organized by High Desert Test Sites (HDTS), a nonprofit arts organization based in the California high desert. Co-founded by artist Andrea Zittel, HDTS supports experimental, site-responsive, and interdisciplinary artistic practices that engage with landscape, community, and alternative systems of living. The residency is hosted at A-Z West, a large-scale […]

Organizer Information The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) is one of the world’s leading artists’ communities, located at Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia. The Wachtmeister Award is a prestigious biennial honor endowed by VCCA Fellow and Board member Linda Wachtmeister and administered by the VCCA Fellows Council. It acknowledges the vital role […]

Organizer Information A-Galerii (A-Gallery) is one of the most significant contemporary jewelry and blacksmithing art spaces in Estonia. Established as a key cultural platform, A-Galerii has played a central role in developing and promoting contemporary jewelry practices within the Baltic and broader European art scene. Located in the historic old town of Tallinn, the gallery […]