Teaching Artist Cohort

About this opportunity

The Center for Craft Teaching Artist Cohort awards unrestricted grants of $10,000 to 30 mid-career craft artists who teach. A six-month cohort experience supports their development as artists and educators, expands their professional networks, and enhances their ability to create an enriching impact on the communities they engage. The program provides opportunities and resources that help sustain a generative practice, supports craft artists in creating an enriching impact on the communities they engage through teaching, and develops and strengthens networks of teaching artists through peer-to-peer learning and connection. Recipients participate in virtual workshops and convenings from June 2025 through November 2025, with access to mentorship and professional development programming designed specifically for teaching artists working in craft.

6 - 7 mo

30 awards

2-3 months

education craft ceramics fiber metal wood glass teaching education community engagement 3D art

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Residency

🇺🇸 United States

Project Locations

🇺🇸 United States

Region

United States

Age Range

21 - 151 years old

How to apply

Interview required

Stages

1 single_stage

Required documents

cv · portfolio

Review process

Applications reviewed by Center for Craft staff for completeness, then evaluated by a selection panel of 3-4 craft-informed experts through SlideRoom. Panel evaluates based on evidence of continued practice as artist and educator, timeliness in career trajectory, artistic merit, and diversity considerations.

Additional benefits

mentorship
networking
training

Restrictions

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Post-award obligations

final_report
acknowledge_funder

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