Applications close 15th October 2026

Submissions to the 10th edition of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize are now open. The prize recognises excellence, artistic merit, and innovation in craft, in all its forms. The prize will be awarded in Europe in spring 2027, accompanied by an exhibition of shortlisted works.

The LOEWE FOUNDATION aims to highlight the continuing contribution of craft to the culture of our time.

How to participate:

• Read the Rules of Entry and make sure you comply with all requirements.

• All participants must be professional artisans 18 years or older.

• Entries may be made by an individual or collective (as a ‘group submission’).

• All nationalities are welcome.

Make sure the work:

• Demonstrates artistic intent in addition to technical proficiency;

• Is an original piece, handmade or partly handmade;

• Has been recently created (in the last five years), is one-of-a-kind and has not won any prizes previously;

• Is innovative, in the sense that it updates tradition;

• Falls within an area of the applied arts, such as ceramics, bookbinding, enamelwork, jewellery, lacquer, metal, furniture, leather, textiles, glass, paper, wood, etc.

Head to the Loewe Foundation website to read the full list of rules and FAQs before applying.

The Prize for the winning entry is 50,000 euros. The winning work selected by the Jury, as well as the works of the finalists selected by the Expert Panel will be included in the exhibition and accompanying catalogue LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2027.

View the gallery of the 2026 finalists here.

Follow Loewe Foundation on Instagram for the latest updates.