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Winner Announcements Coming Soon!
Artists of all levels are welcome to enter the Bead Arts Awards competition for the chance to gain recognition for their accomplishments and to show off their best beadwork. While we love dramatic beadwork, we’re also looking for bead contest entries with interesting stories, careful craftsmanship, or new twists on a technique. Show us what you can do!
Whether you begin with a sketch or simply start stitching, use this beading contest as inspiration for your next beaded jewelry design. Look at your stash with fresh eyes, revisit one of your favorite techniques, or enter a favorite beaded jewelry design that’s already in progress—or finished. We want to see your most creative and very best work using techniques and materials that inspire you.
Beyond the inspiration that comes from entering a beading contest, the prizes and recognition are motivating, too! All winners of the Bead Arts Awards will be announced and featured at Bead Fest in Lancaster, PA. These awards highlight the best of the best, with an overall $750 cash prize for the Grand Prize Winner and a $250 cash prize to Category Winners.
“Most importantly, enjoy the process as that will shine through—no matter what you create.”
-Interweave Director of Content Tamara Honaman
Winners From Bead Arts Awards 2022








Deadlines & Fees
Super Early Bird Deadline: March 31, 2023
Members: $15 per entry
Nonmember: $25 per entry
Early Bird Deadline: May 9, 2023
Members: $25 per entry
Nonmember: $35 per entry
Final Deadline: June 23, 2023
Members: $35 per entry
Nonmember: $45 per entry
Prizes & Awards
Grand Prize Winner
$750 in cash, plus featured artist profile on Interweave.com
Work will be featured at Bead Fest Lancaster, PA
Three Category Winners
$250 Sponsored Prize
Work will be featured at Bead Fest Lancaster, PA
Four Honorable Mentions
$50 Interweave.com Gift Cards
Work will be featured at Bead Fest Lancaster, PA
All winners will receive a one-year membership to Interweave Plus (a $49.99 value), a feature on Interweave.com, and a digital badge to use on your platforms.
Categories
Bead Embroidery
Bead embroidery is one of the most popular beading techniques—and it can be interpreted in so many ways! Whether you create a wearable design or an elaborate home accessory, we can’t wait to see your inspired bead embroidery beadwork.
Beaded Sculpture
Beaded sculpture is one of our most popular categories, year after year. We’re continually inspired by the way beaded-sculpture artists create figurines, home décor, and other three-dimensional objects. Show us your off-loom beadweaving or meticulous gluing techniques
Bead Looming
Bead looming is a traditional form of beading that has evolved over the years to allow for many variations. Use your favorite beading loom to create a sensational wearable or non-wearable work of art. We love looming because it’s limitless!
Please keep in mind that winning items may need to be shipped to Colorado for photography in July 2023 or transported to Pennsylvania for display in August 2023.
Additional Questions Email: craft-competition@goldenpeakmedia.com
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