LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026
Location
International competition with finalist exhibition in Singapore (Spring 2026), with possible touring after
Open to
Professional craftspeople aged 18 and over from any country. Eligible entries may be submitted individually or as a group. Commercial companies are excluded. Works must be original, one-off, handmade or partly handmade, created within the last five years, and must not have received previous awards
Application Fee
None specified.
What’s Provided
Winning artist receives €50,000
Special Mentions awarded at €5,000 each
Finalist works featured in exhibition and official catalogue
LOEWE Foundation covers all finalists’ transport, customs, duties, insurance to and from Madrid
What the Applicant Must Cover
Crating/packaging of works for shipping to Madrid by March 1, 2026
Any costs associated with altered or damaged works unless covered by LOEWE’s insurance
Duration
Submission window: July 16 – October 30, 2025 (closes at 23:59 CET)
Expert Panel shortlists finalists by late January 2026
Finalists’ works must arrive in Madrid by March 1, 2026
Exhibition opens Spring 2026 in Singapore, with potential touring thereafter
Deadline
October 30, 2025 (23:59 CET)
Essential Notes
Participants must retain ownership of their work until the end of the licence period
Submission via official website only; all entries kept strictly confidential
Winner and Finalists grant LOEWE an exclusive one-year worldwide licence to reproduce, exhibit, and use work for promotional and educational purposes
Jury’s decision is final; no appeals accepted
By entering, participants agree to all rule terms and Spanish legal jurisdiction applies
