2025 Established Artist Grant Applications open June 30th
Accepting Applications Starting 6/30
The Seattle Metals Guild (SMG) is proud to announce the call for applications for the 2025 Established Artist Grant, a program designed to celebrate and support mid-to-late career metal artists who demonstrate a sustained dedication to their craft. Applications will be open June 30th through August 31st.
About the Grant
The Established Artist Grant is awarded to an established artist, which is defined as the following:
Participated in five or more exhibitions or
Featured in five or more industry publications
The award recipient will receive the following:
$2500 for artistic development
Complementary registration at the 2025 Northwest Jewelry & Metals Symposium (10/4/2025) whether in person or online
An opportunity to share your work at our Symposium
A solo case in the SMG Biennial Exhibition (2027)
A feature in the SMG newsletter and social media
Eligibility
To be considered, applicants must satisfy the following:
Be an “established artist” as defined above
Be a current member of the Seattle Metals Guild
Be a resident of Washington state
Have not been a previous Established Artist Grant recipient
Applicants will be asked to provide a current CV, artist statement, images of recent work, and responses to several brief questions about their creative path and studio practice.
Selection Process
A panel of peer jurors—composed of respected artists and arts professionals—will review the applications and select one grant recipient based on artistic excellence/merit and artistic visions/goals. The awardee will be notified in late September and announced publicly at the 2025 Northwest Jewelry & Metals Symposium and on SMG’s website and social media.
Why This Grant Matters
The SMG Established Artist Grant reflects our commitment to supporting artists throughout all stages of their careers. While emerging and student-focused opportunities abound, we recognize the value of sustaining creative practices over the long term—and the unique challenges that come with that. This grant aims to honor the perseverance, innovation, and deep-rooted engagement that experienced artists bring to the metals community.
We encourage all eligible artists to apply and look forward to celebrating another year of exceptional talent in our field.