The 18th National Crafts Awards in Spain are open for applications. The awards, organised by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism through the School of Industrial Organization (EOI) and Fundesarte, aim to formally acknowledge remarkable accomplishments within the crafts sector and bolster the expansion and competitive edge of small and medium-sized artisan enterprises, foster innovation, design, and market responsiveness.
Craftspeople and relevant organizations based in Spain are invited to submit their applications via the official Awards website. The application deadline is on 7 July at 11:59 p.m. CEST.
This year’s awards cover several categories, celebrating different contributions to crafts. The top prize is the National Crafts Award, with financial prize of 7,000€ for a significant and established body of work.
Other categories, each offering a 3,000€ financial prize, include: Product Award, Entrepreneurship Award & Promotion Award, which recognizes both public and private organizations that have notably helped promote and celebrate craftsmanship.
photo: @alvaromleiro via Fundesarte