Homo Faber Fellowship Information Session

For those who want to share or deepen their expertise in a craft, join us at the Center to learn about the Homo Faber Fellowship, an eight-month international sponsored craft training program designed for duos of master artisans and emerging talents, presented by the Michelangelo Foundation/Homo Faber. In this program participants will develop business and marketing knowledge, as well as design and hands-on practical skills through transmission from one generation to the next.

Homo Faber Fellowship 2027/28 will take place from September 2027 to April 2028 and benefit up to 40 national or international duos. Applications open on November 2 and close on January 27. To apply, you must form a duo consisting of a master artisan and an emerging talent.

At this in-person information session you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions and learn about:

How the program is shaping the future of craftsmanship
Eligibility criteria
The application process and timeline

This session is for:

Emerging talents

Recent and future graduates (2025/26/27) in craft disciplines, in search of deepening craft knowledge
Based anywhere if able to travel to the master artisan’s country
Seeking to develop knowledge about craft through theoretical and hands-on experience
Willing to look for a master artisan and apply for a visa if necessary

Master artisans

Recognized experts in craft
Wishing to participate in a 8-month program to pass on skills
With facilities to safely train a fellow in their own workshop
With craft expertise that has a strong connection to the local area and heritage

Please email rsvp@craftinamerica.org if you’d like to attend.

Presented by Neïth Assogbavi, Senior Coordinator for North America, Michelangelo Foundation

Neïth’s role at the Michelangelo Foundation/Homo Faber is to foster and expand the Homo Faber movement by building mutually beneficial relationships with craft associations, cultural institutions, government and public bodies, and key stakeholders within the creative industries.

Parking

Stacked parking is available for free directly behind the building. Additionally, street and metered parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood with restrictions. For longer events, pay-by-the-hour parking is also located one block west of the Center at the Beverly Connection.