LEAP Award

Applications are now open for the 2022 Lydon Emerging Artist Program

Application deadline is October 30, 2021.

Click HERE for the full prospectus and to apply.

You can find past LEAP Winners and Finalists here!

About LEAP

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, who also receives a $1000 prize, and four finalists.

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.

For more information, please contact Jim Ebbert at store@contemporarycraft.org