Upcoming Events
Makers Future Fund | Applications Open
The Nest Makers Future Fund is a transformative financial readiness and capital access program. Applications open June 1 for our Spring cohort.
Application link coming soon.
Nest Artisan Mark | Office Hours
Join us later this summer for office hours to learn more about the Nest Artisan Mark and how to showcase the impact of ethically made crafts.
Bay Area Maker Summit
Nest, along with Gap Inc., will host an intensive, two-day workshop designed to help you grow your creative business! Exclusively for Bay Area creatives, industry experts will lead participants through tailored lessons on key topics related to running and growing your creative business.
2025 Heritage Craft Prize | Applications Close
Last chance to apply! Nest is launching its third annual Heritage Craft Prize, in partnership with Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott. The Prize will celebrate artists and craftspeople who are blazing their own trail by reimagining heritage craft techniques through the use of innovative motifs and materials.
Makers, artists, and craftspeople based in Texas are encouraged to enter a submission that demonstrates their technical mastery, as well as a thoughtful connection to cultural tradition through a singular, one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece.
2025 Heritage Craft Prize | Virtual Information Session
Interested in applying for the 2025 Heritage Craft Prize? Nest is hosting a virtual information session via Zoom on Wednesday, May 14th. Use the button below to register today! Learn more about the Heritage Craft Prize here.
Reminder: Apply for the 2025 Heritage Craft Prize
Nest is launching its third annual Heritage Craft Prize, in partnership with Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott. The Prize will celebrate artists and craftspeople who are blazing their own trail by reimagining heritage craft techniques through the use of innovative motifs and materials.
Makers, artists, and craftspeople based in Texas are encouraged to enter a submission that demonstrates their technical mastery, as well as a thoughtful connection to cultural tradition through a singular, one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece.
Bay Area Maker Summit | Applications Close
Last chance to apply! Join Nest and Gap Inc. for two days of learning alongside other Bay Area creatives. Industry experts will lead participants through tailored lessons on key topics related to running and growing your creative business. Learn more.
Reminder: Apply for the Bay Area Maker Summit
Are you a maker in the Bay Area? Apply for a spot at our upcoming educational summit aimed at exploring ways to develop your skills and business knowledge as a US maker. Join Nest and Gap Inc. for two days of learning alongside other Bay Area creatives. Industry experts will lead participants through tailored lessons on key topics related to running and growing your creative business. Applications will be accepted through April 27th, 2025.
2025 Heritage Craft Prize | Applications Open
Nest is launching its third annual Heritage Craft Prize, in partnership with Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott. The Prize will celebrate artists and craftspeople who are blazing their own trail by reimagining heritage craft techniques through the use of innovative motifs and materials.
Makers, artists, and craftspeople based in Texas are encouraged to enter a submission that demonstrates their technical mastery, as well as a thoughtful connection to cultural tradition through a singular, one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece.
Bay Area Maker Summit | Applications Open
Are you a maker in the Bay Area? Apply for a spot at our upcoming educational summit aimed at exploring ways to develop your skills and business knowledge as a US maker. Join Nest and Gap Inc. for two days of learning alongside other Bay Area creatives. Industry experts will lead participants through tailored lessons on key topics related to running and growing your creative business.
American Craft Convening Application
Eligible makers are based in the United States and must be available to join an in-person convening in NYC, all expenses paid. Applications for the American Craft Convening are due by August 18. The application is available to Guild members on Nest Connect.
Craft as Business Workshop
Craft as Business Workshop hosted in partnership with renowned Manhattan-based architecture and interiors firm Studio DB. The workshop will cover Design, Sampling & Quality Control, Procurement & Shipping Logistics, and Marketing & PR. At this time, applications are closed.
Happy Hour at Hudson Yards
Guild members in NYC for the summer trade shows are invited to an informal gathering at Mercado Little Spain in Hudson Yards to spend time with fellow artisan business leaders and other Nest friends and family.
Nest Heritage Craft Prize Application
This Prize celebrates the artistic skill of five finalists with the winner receiving $25,000 to support their growing craft business. The application for this prize is available to Guild members on Nest Connect through August 5.
Nest at NY Now Summer Market
Visit Nest Guild members at our NY Now booth at this year’s summer market. A trade show dedicated to handcraft products in the gift, home, and accessories categories.