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Dewar Arts Awards
The Dewar Arts Awards support Scotland’s young artistic talent, including craft makers. Anyone under 30 and living in Scotland who can demonstrate outstanding abilities is eligible to be nominated by a sponsor. Applications are considered on a rolling basis; however, it can take several weeks to process applications so make sure to allow plenty of time. Full details and an application form can be found on the Dewar Arts Awards website.
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Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust Awards (QEST)
QEST funds further study, training and practical experience for UK makers who can display a high level of skill and are committed to their craft. Funding of £1,000 to £18,000 is available through the scholarships, and the Scholarship applications process usually opens in December and closes in early February. Further details can be found on the QEST website.
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Heritage Crafts Awards
The Heritage Crafts Association open applications to their awards in September each year and applications typically close at the end of November. The Heritage Crafts Awards celebrate and highlight the traditional living crafts made in the UK that contribute to our national heritage. This includes crafts that have been practiced over successive generations where there is a significant degree of hand skill in the making process. Find out more about the Heritage Crafts Awards on the Heritage Crafts Association website.
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Guild Marks and Awards for Furniture Makers
The Furniture Makers' Company's Guild Marks and Awards aim to raise the profile of British design, innovation and manufacturing. The company offer their Guild Marks to furniture makers in the categories: Bespoke, Design and Manufacturing, as well as their Sustainability, Export and Apprentice Awards. The criteria are exacting, setting a high bar for applicants. Find out more about the awards on the Furniture Makers' Company website.
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British Glass Biennale
The UK’s premiere selling exhibition of contemporary glass awards prizes in association with the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers, London Glassblowing, The Glass Association, Warm Glass and The National Glass Centre. The British Glass Biennale is open to UK-based artists, designers and craftspeople, working in all areas of contemporary glass practice or using glass as a key design element. More information about these biennial awards can be found on the British Glass Biennale website.
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Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards
The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council aims to encourage, stimulate and promote the pursuit of excellence in craftsmanship and design amongst UK-based makers working in silversmithing, goldsmithing, jewellery and the allied crafts. There are a number of awards bestowed every year to acknowledge the achievements of makers in areas of specialist work and expertise in their field. You can find details of the major and special awards on the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council website.
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Jerwood Visual Arts
The Jerwood Charitable Foundation is dedicated to imaginative and responsible funding of the arts across the UK, with a particular focus on supporting emerging talent and excellence. Their funding allows artists and arts organisations to thrive; to continue to develop their skills, imagination and creativity with integrity. Details of currently available opportunities for artists are listed on the Jerwood Visual Arts website.
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The Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Enterprise
The Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Enterprise (DBACE) aim to complement the employability and enterprise support provided in universities for arts students. They offer students from registered Universities business planning workshops, online resources, one-to-one advice and the opportunity to win up to £10,000 in start-up capital, enterprise training and business mentoring. Details of how to register yourself, your university and how to apply for the awards can be found on the DBACE website.
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The John Byrne Award
Delivered by the charity The Iris Initiative and patroned by the artist John Byrne, we have been awarding young creatives since 2010. The competition is open to 16-30 year olds living in Scotland. Distinct from arts competitions, we focus on rewarding the values that underpin young people’s creative work. In doing so, the growing archive of entries hosted on our website reflects the key issues young people face in modern society, providing a national forum for self-expression. Entries can be submitted via the website.
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