The Nest Heritage Craft Prize
The Nest Heritage Craft Prize is unique for its recognition of skill and technique, and celebration of cultural value. The Prize winner will demonstrate technical mastery, as well as a thoughtful connection to cultural tradition through a one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece.
Intended to provide the winner with financial resources to advance their craft pursuits and/or craft-based business, the winner will receive a grant of $25,000 and 4 semi-finalists will receive a cash prize of $2,500 each.
Eligibility
To be eligible applicants must be located in and producing in Texas. Qualifying submissions must:
Represent heritage craft found across Texas which includes, but is not limited to: pottery, enamelwork, quilting, woodworking, leathersmithing (boots, belts), basketry, lampworking and glassblowing, silverwork, embroidery, textile creations, and visual arts
Be an original, one-of-a-kind handmade work
Have a clearly defined connection or narrative of cultural preservation and/or generational story to the work being produced
Not have previously won a prize
Semi-finalists will also be invited to attend the American Craft Convening, mentioned above, in Dallas on November 3-4, 2023. All five semi-finalists are expected to attend the Convening with the winner being selected and announced that weekend.
Deadline
Submissions are due by August 21, 2023. Judging takes place in early September with the announcement of selected semi-finalists by the end of September.
