Ateliers d'Art de France Award
The competition rewards fine craft professionals in two categories (Création and Patrimoine), through a selection that is first regional (with an exhibition of the works chosen) and then national. The 2027 edition is open for applications until 2 December 2026, which matches the deadline already recorded for this page. Participants do not have to be members of Ateliers d’Art de France, but applicants must work in an active workshop in France.
Showcasing the skills of craft professionals is the purpose of the Competition held every year by Ateliers d’Art de France. It offers national visibility and prizes to the winners.
Funded by Ateliers d'Art de France
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Who can apply
Professionals working in France in a craft on the official list of fine craft trades (métiers d’art, order of December 2015), with an active workshop headquartered in France — membership of Ateliers d’Art de France is not a condition of participation.
Eligibility conditions
The competition takes place in two stages: a regional stage with an exhibition of the selected works, followed by a national selection. Applicants compete in the region where their workshop’s head office is registered.
What the scheme covers
The Création category rewards an original work, whether functional or not. The Patrimoine (heritage) category highlights another aspect of craft excellence (restoration, heritage skills) — the precise details of the criteria for this category have not been confirmed by the research carried out.
Amount and funding terms
One source indicates a total endowment of around €8,000 for the competition as a whole, with no precise breakdown per winner found in the research carried out. The official rules (ateliersdart.com) should be consulted for exact details of the prizes.
How to apply
1. Check that your workshop and your trade are covered by the official list of fine craft trades. 2. Prepare your application (work(s) presented, presentation of the workshop). 3. Submit your application before the deadline using the form on ateliersdart.com. 4. Where applicable, take part in the regional exhibition of the selected works.
Timeline
For the 2027 edition: applications open until 2 December 2026 (application period identified as 2 September to 2 December 2026, according to one source).
Key facts
- Funder
- Ateliers d'Art de France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 2 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to be a member of Ateliers d’Art de France to enter?
No, the competition is open to fine craft professionals whether or not they are members.
What is the application deadline?
2 December 2026 for the 2027 edition.
How much are the prizes worth?
A total endowment of around €8,000 has been identified, with no confirmed breakdown; see the official rules for exact details.
Official source
Official Ateliers d'Art de France page ↗(data_gouv_aides_entreprises)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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