Early Career Artist Grant: Professional Development
With generous support from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, ACC has established three grant opportunities, available exclusively to members of our Early Career Artist Program. The American Craft Council provides innovative programs that support craft-centered livelihoods, including initiatives designed to meet the needs of artists as they build their careers.
Meet the awardees.
The Professional Development Grant provides up to $2,500 in funding for participation in professional development opportunities and activities that build skills for creative entrepreneurs. Examples of professional development activities include, but are not limited to: conferences, professional development workshops, professional or business coaching, membership to organizations that offer professional development opportunities, and other activities that enhance professional knowledge.
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Amy Erickson
Amy Erickson is a Wyoming-based western silversmith, engraver, and bit and spur maker specializing in hand-engraved jewelry and gear. She blends traditional techniques with modern design to create functional and artistic pieces. Amy’s work reflects her love of craftsmanship, horsemanship, and the heritage of the American West.
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Taliesin Nyala
In October 2025, Taliesin began apprenticing with master woodworker and artist Mark Laub, featured in the Summer 2025 issue of American Craft magazine. She received funding to support her apprenticeship by covering the costs of travel and their time. By working alongside Mark Laub, Taliesin will improve her own skills in transforming an idea into a tangible reality.
