New Rising Star Craft Award launches
New award to support emerging makers
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) and Sanderson have partnered to launch a prestigious new award for emerging makers.
The Rising Star Craft Award will recognise an early-to-mid career craftsperson making a positive contribution to their craft, the wider craft sector and the community.
The Award will shine a spotlight on this rising talent and provide a cash prize of £25,000 to support the maker at a critical moment of their career.
Who can apply
To enter, the maker must be nominated by a credible person. For example, a craft industry professional, tutor, colleague, peer, or a similar individual who knows the maker and their work well in a professional capacity.
Nominees can come from all craft disciplines from across the UK, as long as they:
- are a committed maker who has been practising professionally in their craft field for two to seven years
- have a strong foundation and clear commitment to their craft, but are still in the process of developing their skills and expertise
- have a strong connection to materials, technical skills and processes
Explore the criteria in more detail and nominate a maker for the 2024 Rising Star Craft Award.
Nominations close on Friday 17 May 2024.
The winner will be announced in early October.
First published 9 April 2024