Applications Open for the 2025 Craft Archive Fellowship

# Center for Craft Opens Applications for 2025 Craft Archive Fellowship

The **Center for Craft** has officially opened applications for the **2025 Craft Archive Fellowship**, a program designed to support researchers exploring **underrepresented craft histories in the United States**. This initiative offers six **$5,000 awards** to fund projects that illuminate non-dominant craft histories, providing invaluable resources for scholars, independent researchers, and artists at all career stages.

## **About the Craft Archive Fellowship**

The Fellowship encourages research into craft histories that have often been overlooked, including those related to **feminist, intersectional, queer, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian American and Pacific Islander** communities, as well as other historically marginalized craft traditions. By supporting this work, the Center for Craft aims to **broaden public understanding** of diverse contributions to the American craft landscape.

Fellows will engage in a range of research activities, including **traditional archival dives and innovative approaches**, to unearth valuable insights into craft practices and cultural heritages. Their findings will be highlighted in a **featured article on* Hyperallergic*** in **September 2026**, along with a **virtual program** hosted by the Center for Craft.

## **Fellowship Awards & Special Recognitions**

For the next **five years**, three of the six annual fellowships will carry **named awards**, reflecting the contributions of key figures in craft:

– **Ayumi Horie Award**
– **Sara Clugage Award**
– **Gallaher Family Award**

Those interested in **sponsoring additional awards** can contact the Center for Craft at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

## **Who Can Apply?**

The **Craft Archive Fellowship** is open to:

– Academics and scholars
– Independent researchers
– Artists
– Historians and craft practitioners

Applicants must focus their research on **underrepresented craft narratives** within the United States.

## **Application Timeline & Info Session**

Key dates for applicants to keep in mind:

– **Virtual Information Session:** April 7, 2025 (5:00–6:00 PM EDT) – Registration required; sign up [here](https://bit.ly/3DvRMN0).
– **Application Deadline:** **May 20, 2025**

## **How to Apply**

To submit an application or learn more about the **2025 Craft Archive Fellowship**, visit the [Center for Craft website](https://bit.ly/41YXoIM) or email inquiries to [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

For inspiration, you can explore [articles from previous fellowship recipients](https://hyperallergic.com/tag/craft-archive-fellowship/) and gain insight into the kinds of projects that have received support in past years.

This fellowship offers an exciting opportunity for researchers passionate about **preserving and elevating diverse craft histories**. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to and expand the evolving narrative of American craft!