Empowering Creativity

The Fluevog Artist Grant

The John Fluevog Shoes Emerging Artist* Grant is intended to help emerging artists develop their skills and increase the visibility of their artwork. The winner will receive $10,000 towards their artistic work, a pair of Fluevogs and a heap of recognition within the best community of shoe fans ever!

As makers of unique soles for unique souls since 1970, John Fluevog Shoes has long been a friend to artists of the gifted and aspiring variety. Constantly inspired by the individuals we are fortunate to call ‘Fluevogers’, both admiration and gratitude drive us to support the growth and development of such up-and-coming talent.

The Award is open to a variety of visual artistic media including but not limited to photography, textiles, painting, drawing, illustration, sculpture, mixed-media and others. Emerging artists who don’t have access to major funding are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Thank you for your interest in the Fluevog Artist Grant. The application submission period has ended on February 27th, 2026. Stay tuned for this year’s winner announcement.

Learn more about the previous winners Nico Williams, Anna Williams, Francisco Berlanga, Alexandria Masse, Adrienne Pan, Murugi Thande and Studio Rat (Emily Allan and Dom Di Libero).

 Learn More

$10,000

Awarded to one emerging artist to put toward their artistic work.

Mentorship

Guidance, a pair of Fluevogs and recognition within the Fluevog community.

Exposure

Your work presented to the public and our global audience of Fluevogers.

An Untamed Bond by Anna Williams,
our first Artists Grant winner of 2017

Who Can Apply

The Award is open to a variety of visual media including photography, textiles, painting, drawing, illustration, sculpture and mixed-media. Emerging artists who don't have access to major funding are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must demonstrate a history with and an ongoing commitment to an original art practice, and be citizens or permanent residents of Canada or the United States.

Learn more about the previous winners Nico Williams, Francisco Berlanga, Alexandria Masse, Adrienne Pan, Murugi Thande and Studio Rat.

See all guidelines

Past Grant Recipients

Studio Rat

2025 Winner

A shared creative practice of Montréal-based artists Emily Allan (@em.allan) and Dom Di Libero (@garbagem0use).

Discover
Murugi Thande

2024 Winner

Kenyan-American multidisciplinary visual artist, specializing in photography and filmmaking, from Washington, DC.

Discover
Adrienne Pan

2023 Winner

Sculptor and performer in the Ballroom scene, primarily practicing in the Bizarre category.

Discover
Alexandria Masse

2022 Winner

Specializes in the construction of wearable art, from Windsor, ON.

Discover
Francisco Berlanga

2020 Winner

Contemporary artist based in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

Discover
Nico Williams

2019 Winner

Geometric glass weaving artist based in Montréal, Quebec.

Discover

Ready to Apply?

The Fluevog Artist Grant submission period ends on February 27th, 2026. Create an account at fluevog.com to view and manage your application.

 Apply Now

* Our definition of 'Emerging Artist' includes those who are early in their artistic careers (regardless of age) who are gaining momentum or in a stage when this support would be the most impactful. They have a record of having exhibitions and have completed their basic training or reached an equivalent talent in their practice outside of academia. These artists demonstrate potential in their practice and are not yet considered well established professionally by indicators such as major gallery representation, significant exhibition history, awards and commissions, or sustaining an income derived solely from art sales.