Deadline: April 4, 2026
2026 Florida CraftArt Emerging Artist Program
Florida CraftArt in St. Petersburg, FL, is excited to announce the 2026 Emerging Artist Program, designed to nurture and advance the careers of emerging craft artists. If you're an artist working in ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, sculpture, or wood, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career and showcase your work to the community.
Program Overview:
Juried artists will receive a benefits package valued at over $1,000, including:
- • $250 honorarium
- • Business mentoring with renowned experts
- • A professional photo session with Brian James, including a headshot and photos of your artwork
- • Invitation to a Write Your Artist Statement workshop
- • 500 printed postcards featuring your work
- • One-year Florida CraftArt membership
A curated selection of your work will be displayed for sale in the FCA retail gallery, offering you the opportunity to understand what resonates with retail customers. Following this, your work will be featured in a two-week group exhibition at Florida CraftArt, with an opening event to launch the exhibition and provide additional exposure and sales opportunities.
As part of the program, you will also be invited to a networking event to connect with former FCA Emerging Artists, collectors, and sponsors, gaining valuable insights to help you build a successful craft career.
Qualifications:
Applicants must:
- • Work in a fine craft medium (ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, or wood)
- • Be at the beginning of their professional art career
- • Have not participated in a juried fine art festival or had a solo show (excluding university exhibitions)
- • Be a Florida resident (at least 6 months per year)
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to elevate your craft career!
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16654
