GrantUS$10 fee31 Jan
2027 Windgate-Lamar Fellowship
Center for Craft · Online
- Deadline
- 31 January 2027 at 23:59, New York time
- Fee
- US$10 fee, about £7. $10 application fee, which can be waived on request by email. Nomination-only: schools must nominate students by 31 October 2026; nominees then apply via SlideRoom from 1 December 2026.
- Award
- $15,000 unrestricted fellowship over twelve months, plus cohort convenings and professional development
- Who can enter
- Nomination only. Nominees must be graduating from a two or four year undergraduate programme in a craft medium between December 2026 and August 2027, be 18 or older, and be US citizens or in the process of applying for citizenship.Students, Emerging · Aged 18 and over · Living in United States
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- 2 days ago against centerforcraft.org
The Center for Craft awards ten graduating US undergraduates working in craft a $15,000 unrestricted fellowship for a year. Students must be nominated by a participating school and then apply through SlideRoom. Fellows also join cohort meetings and professional development sessions.
Before you apply
The short version
Who it suits
- US craft students graduating Dec 2026 to Aug 2027
- Makers in ceramics, fibre, metals, wood or glass
- Undergraduates nominated by their school
What it asks of you
- Nomination by a participating institution required
- 30% of funds paid only after a final report
- Virtual cohort convenings are mandatory
What to send
- Artist statement on how work is informed by craft (250 words)
- Plan for using the award (250 words)
- Impact and career goals statement (250 words)
- Budget for $15,000
- 12-month timeline
- Two references
- 10 images or video clips of work with descriptions
- Cover sheet with portfolio link and graduation details