For Immediate Release
March 23, 2026
Contact: Tami Fuller, roycroftersatlarge480@gmail.com
716-655-7252, 716-652-8272

Roycroft Emerging Artist Cohort for 2026 Open for Applicants through April 13, 2026

EAST AURORA, NY – The Roycrofters at Large Association is accepting applications for its 2026 Roycroft Emerging Artists program. Interested artists working in all mediums, but especially high craft and tactile mediums are encouraged to apply.

Now in its fifth year, the Roycroft Emerging Artists program provides opportunities for rising local artists who exhibit a quality of work in keeping with the Roycroft standards in their chosen mediums seeking new opportunities for professional advancement. The new program advances RALA’s express mission to serve as an organization to further the revitalization and evolution of the Arts & Crafts Movement, in both craft and fine art. The program is designed to give those who are exhibiting a high quality of work the opportunity to see if a path to juried status exists, and highlight areas where specific improvement could be cultivated in order to pursue membership. It is not necessary to be working in the “Arts & Crafts” traditions to be considered.

The Roycrofters-At-Large Association was formed in 1976 by a group of Roycroft preservationists that included descendants of the original Roycrofters, including Elbert Hubbard’s granddaughter. Only artisans whose work exemplifies the high quality hand-craftmanship, continuing artistic growth, originality of expression and excellence in design criteria are awarded use of the R mark through an annual jury by Roycroft Master Artisans. The Roycrofters-At-Large Association has been entrusted with educating, fostering and inspiring through the continual evolution of the Arts and Crafts Movement for nearly 50
years. Each year RALA selects 4 Roycroft Emerging Artists.

Roycroft Emerging Artists receive individual assistance, support including a partially subsidized booth fee for the annual Roycroft Summer Festival, feedback and critique from established Roycroft Artisans and fast tracked opportunities for mentorship and Artisan Jurying. Applicants showing a cohesive style and observable emerging language are selected by jury under the direction of Tami Fuller, Emerging Artists jury chair and Executive Director of the Roycrofters at Large Association. Special consideration is given to artists showing attention to detail, fine application of Arts & Crafts technique and grasp of fit and finish practices.

Applications for this year’s cohort are accepted until midnight on April 13. Additional criteria and application information can be found online at www.ralaweb.com.