International Grants & Prizes / Verified 2 September 2026
The LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize awards €50,000 to the winner, with finalists exhibited in Madrid and touring venues. No entry fee. Applicants must be 18+, actively engaged in craft through exhibitions or teaching, working individually or in pairs, and submitting handmade or partially handmade work from the past five years. Deadline: October 15, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. October 15, 2026
“8 July 2026 to 15 October 2026 inclusive”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“No entry fee”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. €50,000 winner; finalists exhibited.
“Prize money (amount not stated in provided text)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. All nationalities welcome. Must be over 18. Must be dedicated to crafts as a profession, actively participating in exhibitions, galleries, fairs, or educational programs. Can be individual or group (max 2 makers). Work must be handmade or p
“All nationalities welcome”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Very high — ~30 finalists from thousands worldwide.
“Expert Panel selects finalists in January 2027; Jury makes final decision in May 2027”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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