Applications Open: 1 September 2023
Deadline: Monday 2 October 2023
We are thrilled to announce that the Bagri Foundation and Cockpit have joined forces to create the new Bagri Craft Award, paving the way for the next generation of makers of Asian Heritage.
About the Bagri Craft Award
The Bagri Craft Award is for a maker with Asian heritage, or from the Asian diasporas, who demonstrates creative excellence, ambition, and developed craft skills. The maker can be UK-based or international. We welcome applications spanning all forms of craft. The Award includes up to three years of business support, coaching, and subsidised studio space at one of Cockpit’s sites in London.
The Bagri Award welcomes applications from makers with Asian heritage, or from the Asian diasporas, who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit, creative excellence and well-developed craft skills. The Award includes up to three years of business support, coaching, and subsidised studio space at Cockpit Studios, London.
Who can apply?
Makers of Asian heritage, or from the Asian diasporas. All disciplines. Either UK-based or international.
What’s included?
3 years of studio space, business support, selling and promotional opportunities.
For questions, FAQs and how to apply head to the Cockpit website.
Application form.
About Cockpit
Cockpit is an award-winning social enterprise, that bridges the gap between talent and opportunity. For over 30 years, Cockpit has nurtured and supported craftspeople at the fragile early stages of their careers. Thanks to subsidised studio space in London, and in-house business coaching, Cockpit makers go on to thrive, with many of them exhibiting and selling internationally.
Image credit: Majeda Clarke by Michael Heffernan.
