The Alberta Craft Council is excited to present the 7th Annual Alberta Craft Awards. These awards recognize the value and contribution of individuals to Alberta's fine craft culture. The recipients will be recognized at a ceremony onOctober 15 at DaDe ART & DESIGN LAB in Calgary | 7:00 pm They will also be featured in a Discovery Gallery exhibition, later on, in Edmonton. For more information on the Awards Ceremony and DaDe ART & DESIGN LAB please call or email the ACC at 780-488-6611 or acc@albertacraft.ab.ca The 2011 Alberta Craft Award Nominees are: Linda Stanier & Family Memorial Award Celebrating the life of Linda Stanier, this annual endowed award has been created to honour an Alberta professional craftsperson working in clay. -Voyager Art & Tile - Brian McArthur and Dawn Detarando, Red Deer Award of Honour Presented to a volunteer/supporter/teacher/craftsperson (individual or group) that has made a significant contribution to Alberta's Fine Craft Culture. -George Heagle, Edmonton -Simon Wroot , Calgary Award of Achievement Presented to an emerging craftsperson/student, in recognition of his/her achievement to date and/or potential (ACC members only). -Brenda Danbrook, Opal -Jennea Frischke, Calgary Award of Excellence - Contemporary Presented to an established craftsperson who excels in his/her area of craft (ACC members only). -Jackie Anderson, Calgary Award of Excellence - Heritage Presented to an established craftsperson who excels in his/her area of craft (ACC members only). -Ilya Oratovsky, Edmonton *RED indicated awards recipients Add Comment  DaDe ART & DESIGN LAB and the Alberta Craft Council are excited to present the 6th Annual Alberta Craft Awards. These annual awards recognize individuals and groups for their dedication to Alberta's fine craft culture. The Alberta Craft Council is a non-profit, non governmental. member organization dedicated to Alberta fine craft. Since 1980 the Council has organized exhibitions, publications, marketing ventures, education projects and the information services for members and the general public. The Council is now one of the most dynamic member-run arts organizations in Alberta, and one of the most productive craft councils in Canada. Presenting more fine craft exhibitions than any other organization in the country. Award of Honour Nominees Katrina Chaytor, Calgary - recipient Stephen Murphy, Calgary Shona Rae, Calgary Natali Rodrigues, Calgary Award of Excellence Nominees Rachelle LeBlanc, St. Albert Award of Achievement Nominees Mindy Andrews, Calgary - recipient Guilia Fatica, Vancouver Charlotte Furneaux, Calgary Ross Johansson, Kitscoty Stanier Award Nominees Sam Uhlick, Ardrossan - recipient |
