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At CTF, we want to help increase awareness about the organizations and institutions who are striving to amplify black and brown voices. 

Check out these educational and professional opportunities that cater to BIPOC makers or desire more BIPOC applicants.

Now Hiring

Fulltime Opportunities

PTSW seeks a visionary and experienced nonprofit leader for the full-time position of Executive Director.

Visit link to learn more and apply: PTSW

Have a hiring opportunity to share with our network? Email communications@craftingthefuture.org.

Residencies & Fellowships

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Artist Residency

  • Free to apply

  • Media accepted: Wood, Glass, Metal, Fiber, and Clay

Visit link to learn more and apply: https://crafthouston.org/artists/

Applications are due February 1, 2025.

 Grants

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James Renwick Alliance for Craft - Chrysalis Award

The Chrysalis Award was created by the James Renwick Alliance for Craft to promote and inspire US-based emerging craft artists. "Emerging" is defined as someone early in their professional artistic career, with no regard to age, who has not had a solo museum exhibition or exclusive representation by a commercial gallery. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellence in their work and a commitment to developing in unique and dynamic ways.

Our 2023 award will focus on emerging artists working in FIBER. Different mediums will be represented each year.

The awardee will receive a $5,000 unrestricted award, a one-year membership to JRACraft, the opportunity to give a formal presentation about their work at a JRACraft event, and a trip to Washington, DC to meet with other artists, collectors, and JRA members. The 2023 Chrysalis Award is generously made possible by JRACraft member Chris Rifkin.

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.

Organizations

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THE COLOR NETWORK

The Color Network’s mission is to aid in the advancement of people of color in the ceramic arts. We aim to assist artists develop, network, and create dialogue while maintaining a place for a database, resources, and mentorship. We hope to foster a community of artists of all professional and skill levels that help each other grow.

Brown Art Ink

This community incubator supports black and Latinx artists through paid opportunities to show work in museums, galleries, and public spaces.

Black Trans Femmes in the Arts

A collective that connects black trans women and non-binary femmes of the art world.

Black Girl Magik

A collective of artists and community organizers that hosts lectures, workshops, and events for women and girls from the African diaspora.

Black Artist and Designers Guild

A guild combatting the underrepresentation of black creatives in the art and design industries and working to give artists opportunities for exposure and networking.