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Find similar grantsLydon Emerging Artist Program (LEAP Award) is sponsored by Society for Contemporary Craft. Provides a grant to an early career artist in the contemporary craft field to be used towards a new product line or body of work.
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2022 LEAP (Lydon Emerging Artist Program) Award - Arts South Dakota 2022 LEAP (Lydon Emerging Artist Program) Award The LEAP Award was established in 2007 in honor of Contemporary Craft Director of Exhibitions Kate Lydon’s 20-years of service. The program recognizes exceptional emerging talent in the contemporary craft field and provides opportunities for these early career artists to bring their artwork to the consumer market.
The yearlong retail program features, markets, and sells the work of one winner and four finalists. The winner also receives a $1000 prize. LEAP is open to exceptionally talented graduate students and/or emerging artists who are beginning to receive recognition for their work, but are not currently represented by well-established galleries.
Artists must work in craft media: ceramics, wood, metal/jewelry, glass, found materials, mixed media, fiber, or a combination of these materials. The application deadline is Saturday, October 30, 2021. A link to the full prospectus and application, along with information on previous winners, can be found at https://contemporarycraft.
org/store/leap-award/ . By Shari Kosel | 2021-08-25T14:42:05-05:00 August 25th, 2021 | Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! Facebook X LinkedIn Pinterest
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Emerging artists in contemporary craft (ceramics, wood, metal/jewelry, glass, found materials, mixed media, fiber or a combination of these materials). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Lydon Emerging Artist Program (LEAP Award) is funded by Society for Contemporary Craft. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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