The Luxembourg
Arts & Crafts Award

Since 2024, thanks to sponsorship of the Félix Chomé Foundation, in memory of Ms. Léonie Schuster-Strasser, and with the support of the Chamber of Skilled Trades and Crafts, the association has launched the Luxembourg Arts & Crafts Award.

Presentation of the award

The Luxembourg Arts & Crafts Award aims to support Luxembourg-based craft artists of all genders. Each year, it rewards one or more craft artists, enabling them to create an exceptional work that demonstrates a high level of savoir‑faire combined with a sensitive and innovative approach to materials.

The Award rewards a project in its conceptual phase in order to finance its production, rather than a completed work. It enables the winner to bring the project to life within a maximum of twelve months following the award ceremony.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be an established craft artist/creator based in Luxembourg;
• Be over 18 years old;
• r Have completed professional training in a craft and/or be affiliated with the Luxembourg Chamber of Skilled Trades and Crafts;

About the Award

This award recognizes one or more artists whose artistic craft projects stand out for their relevance, technical excellence, capacity for innovation, and deep connection to Luxembourg’s traditional skills and culture.

 

Donation:

Totaling up to €35,000

for one or more recipients

The Award will be presented to the winner(s) by the Luxembourg Chamber of Skilled Trades and Crafts during a ceremony in autumn 2026 or at another venue.
The finished piece will be displayed at the 2027 De Mains De Maîtres Biennial, together with the work of the 2025 winner.

 

Timeline

Opening of the 2026 call for applications: 15 April 2026
Closing of the 2026 call for applications: 6 July 2026
Jury deliberation: September 2026
Announcement of the laureate(s): at the Award Ceremony in November 2026 (to be confirmed)
Creation of the work: within twelve months following the Award Ceremony
Exhibition of the work: De Mains De Maîtres Biennial 2027

 

The jury

Applications are reviewed by the De Mains De Maîtres Luxembourg committee before being submitted to a jury of experts that is duly constituted and renewed each year.

Permanent Members

François Pauly

President of the Félix Chômé Foundation

Roland Kuhn

President of the De Mains De Maîtres Association

Jean-Marc Dimanche

Artistic Director of De Mains De Maîtres

Members of the 2026 Edition

François Pauly

President of the Félix Chômé Foundation

Roland Kuhn

President of the De Mains De Maîtres Association

THE AWARD WINNERS

Since its inception, several talented individuals have been honored with this prestigious award

2024

Charlotte Payet

Sculptor of recycled plastics
2025

Sophie Meyer

Dressmaker and Fashion Designer
2026
The winner will be announced shortly

Apply

The call for applications closed on July 6, 2026. See you at the next edition.

 

How to Apply?

The application form and all application guidelines will be sent to you by email. We encourage you to stay informed by subscribing to our newsletter.
After verifying that your project meets the requirements, you can submit your application by completing the online form.

 

Download the application form:

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