Short Description
Florida CraftArt in St. Petersburg, FL, is excited to announce the 2025 Emerging Artist Program, designed to nurture and advance the careers of emerging craft artists. If you’re an artist working in clay, fibers, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media (including collage), printmaking, sculpture, or wood, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career and showcase your work to the community.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Work in a fine craft medium (clay, fibers, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media (including collage), printmaking, sculpture, or wood)
- Be at the beginning of their professional art career
- Have not had a solo exhibition (excluding university exhibitions)
- Be a Florida resident (at least 6 months per year)
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards:
Juried artists will receive a benefits package valued at over $1,000, including:
- $250 honorarium
- Business mentoring with renowned experts Duncan McClellan, Leslie Curran, and Jennifer Rosseter
- A professional photo session with Brian James, including a headshot and photos of your artwork
- Invitation to a Write Your Artist Statement workshop
- 500 printed postcards featuring your work
- One-year Florida CraftArt membership
Entry Fee:
$20.00
Location:
Florida, United States
Timeline:
- Application Deadline: April 4, 2025
- Program Dates: July 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Website Link: https://floridacraftart.org/artist-opportunities/2025-emerging-artist-program/
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