Entries Open for the 8th LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize
https://craftprize.loewe.com/en/craftprize2025
September 19, 2024
About Opportunity
The internationally recognized LOEWE FOUNDATION announces the eighth edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize, an award celebrating excellence in craftsmanship, and invites professional artists and craft makers worldwide to participate. Applicants must submit up to five photographs of their work, which should demonstrate artistic intent, originality, and innovation, be handmade or partly handmade, created within the last five years, and not have won any previous prizes. Eligible works should fall within applied arts categories such as ceramics, jewelry, textiles, or furniture. The international selection committee will choose the winner, who will receive a cash prize of €50,000. The shortlisted and winning works will be showcased in an exhibition and accompanying catalogue in Madrid in Spring 2025.
About Organizer
The Loewe Foundation is located in Madrid, Spain. It was established in 1988 by the Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe to promote creativity, education, and heritage in various cultural fields, including arts, literature, dance, and craftsmanship.
The aim of this Prize is to promote the work of talented craftspeople by highlighting their achievements. The LOEWE FOUNDATION seeks to recognize exceptional pieces that demonstrate artistic vision, innovation, and the unique style of their creator.
The aim of this Prize is to promote the work of talented craftspeople by highlighting their achievements. The LOEWE FOUNDATION seeks to recognize exceptional pieces that demonstrate artistic vision, innovation, and the unique style of their creator.
Details
Eligibility:
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Professional artists, individually or in collectives, over the age of 18, from across the globe can apply for this award
Project/event location:
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Madrid, Spain
Participation fee:
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Participation is free
Award/prize:
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Cash prize - €50,000
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Exhibition
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Digital catalogue
Application requirements:
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Online application form in English
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CV/portfolio
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Artist statement
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2-5 images of artwork (optionally a video)
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Artwork description
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Each participant can submit only one entry
The submission closes:
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30 October, 2024