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Curatorial Fellowship
2026
Alyssa Velazquez, writer, curator, and creative director, was awarded the Center for Craft’s 2026 Curatorial Fellowship for her exhibition titled Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft. The exhibition celebrates nonprofits and artists who believe in—and actively practice—the power of craft to support and empower individuals and communities.
The Center for Craft Curatorial Fellowship supports emerging craft curators in their areas of research—promoting experimentation, collaboration, and engagement across the curatorial field. The 2026 Fellowship welcomed proposals exploring themes of craft and community vitality.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
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Grant amount
$5,000
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