The Chrysalis Award for Fiber Artists

The Chrysalis Award was created by the James Renwick Alliance for Craft to promote and inspire US-based emerging craft artists. The awardee will receive a $5,000 unrestricted award, a one-year membership to JRACraft, the opportunity to give a formal presentation about their work at a JRACraft event, and a trip to Washington, DC to meet with other artists, collectors, and JRA members. The 2023 Chrysalis Award is generously made possible by JRACraft member Chris Rifkin.

Their 2023 award will focus on emerging artists working in FIBER. Different mediums will be represented each year.

Requirements

“Emerging” is defined as someone early in their professional artistic career, with no regard to age, who has not had a solo museum exhibition or exclusive representation by a commercial gallery. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellence in their work and a commitment to developing in unique and dynamic ways.

Application Instructions

Apply via the application portal.