The New Craftsmen and Cockpit are inviting creative, early-career makers to take up the opportunity of a three-year programme that includes a funded studio space in London, financial and practical support, as well as guidance and mentoring. This award is now entering its second year and aims to open up opportunity and build greater diversity in the craft sector.
Launched in 2021, the award will fund three craft makers over five years who demonstrate excellence in their work across furniture, lighting, artworks or other objects for interiors. The selected makers are provided with a studio space at Cockpit, financial and practical support, as well as guidance and mentoring from the team at The New Craftsmen. The recipients will have the opportunity to develop their business, become part of a thriving community of the country’s most inspiring creative practitioners and build a relationship with one of its leading brands.
The award provides a fully funded space in a shared studio for one year with further support in years two (£3,000) and three (£2000). The total sum is linked to the cost of studio space and the support services each Awardee receives. Please note that most studios are shared and the space that is allocated is at Cockpit’s discretion. Studio sizes vary but an average studio space per maker is around 100-150sq ft.
Contributions of £2,000 and £3,000 over 12 months are required from the successful Maker in years 2 and 3. Electricity costs, insurance and office service charges will be payable on top and cannot be paid from the Award.