of Arts and Design is proud to present the finalists for the 2021 Burke Prize, a contemporary art award of $50,000 given to a U.S.-based artist who is age 45 or under and works in the expansive fields of glass, fiber, clay, metal, or wood. Named after Marian and Russell Burke, two passionate collectors of craft and benefactors of the Museum, the Burke Prize is committed to supporting dedicated and talented creators. After more than a year of collective grief and global uncertainty, empathetic expression and storytelling are more important now than ever. These multidisciplinary artists are using their hands, minds, and hearts to craft narratives in tune with an ever-changing world.