Loewe opens registrations for ninth edition of its Craft Prize
The award, created in 2016 by the Spanish firm in order to celebrate artistic merit, excellence and innovation in contemporary craftsmanship, is aimed at professional artists of legal age. The winner will be rewarded with a cash prize of 50,000 euros, while two special mentions of 5,000 euros each will also be awarded.
"I am extraordinarily pleased to see how year after year the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize provides a platform for the promotion of exceptional talent. The competition rewards artists who are able to bring together pure creativity and a deep connection, reverence even, with their materials and culture. Craftsmanship represents the values we wish to pass on to the next generation: care, dedication and imagination. Precisely the gestures that shape the future," explained Sheila Loewe, president of the Loewe Foundation.
The next edition will have a panel of experts made up of artists, curators and industry professionals, who will select the 30 finalists after evaluating aspects such as originality, technical excellence, personal vision, and innovation. New additions to the jury include Scott Chaseling, Nifemi Marcus-Bello, and Didi NG Wing Yin, finalists in the 2025 edition of the award.
In addition, this year's jury includes Kunimasa Aoki, winner of the 2025 Craft Prize; designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, new creative directors at Loewe; and Sheila Loewe, president of the foundation, among others. The finalists and the specific location of the event will be announced early next year.
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