Jean Johnson Craft Writing Award Submissions

Jean Johnson Craft Writing Award Submission Form 2026

For emerging writers, within the first 8 years of their career, on Canadian craft.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Established by Anne Stadlmair, the Jean Johnson Craft Writing Award recognizes the importance of supporting writing about craft by an emerging writer or curator. The award supports emerging careers in craft discourse, furthers the appreciation and understanding of craft in Canada, and recognizes critical analysis and the contemporary significance of the awarded work. Exploring current issues in relation to craft practice, the Jean Johnson Craft Writing Award is designed to help develop and promote the work of emerging writers and curators.

The award recipient receives a $1,000 prize, presented at the Craft Awards Ceremony in October, and a commission from Studio magazine to write an article for a forthcoming issue, paid separately at the magazine's standard editorial rate. The recipient also receives a two-year subscription to Studio.

Conditions:
- One submission per applicant
- The Jean Johnson Craft Writing Award can be awarded to an individual once. If you are a previous recipient, you are not eligible to apply again. However, previous Studio writers are invited to apply.
- Award eligibility is limited to those who are primarily living and/or working in Canada.
- Applications will only be accepted through this online form. Hard copy or email submissions will not be accepted.
- No AI-generated works will be accepted, nor should applicants use AI to generate material for the award application.
Applicant Information
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Pitch
- Read Studio Magazine and the website to familiarize yourself with our tone and style.
- Pitching a review essay? Consider an unconventional and unique approach to the subject, from interdisciplinary media to a new critical lens.
- Pitch should relate to a Canadian maker or practice.
- Keep it short: limit the length of your pitch to under 250 words.
- We do not accept previously-written articles or simultaneous submissions.
- We do not accept pitches about your own work.
- No AI-generated works will be accepted.
For more tips visit: https://www.studiomagazine.ca/submission-guidelines
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Supporting Documents
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Jean Johnson Craft Writing Award Submission Form 2026

Applicant Information

Pitch

Supporting Documents