Nomination Deadline: August 8, 2018

The Alberta Craft Council is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Alberta Craft Awards, a celebration of those contributing to the craft sector in the province and beyond. Do you know a practising artist, promising student, or an individual dedicated to advancing craft in Alberta? Nominate them today!

Five Easy Steps to make a Nomination Today:

• Download and complete the Nomination Form (attached).
• Write a nomination statement – one page explaining why the nominee deserves this award.
• Get a few peers to write letters of support explaining how worthy the nominee is of this award.
• Gather the nominee’s CV, bio and some photos (likely can be found on the nominee’s website or are available digitally).
• Email your nomination to acc@albertacraft.ab.ca.

The awards ceremony will take place in Calgary in October 2018.

Early Achievement Award – $1,000: For an emerging craftsperson/student, in recognition of his/her achievement to date and/or potential. (ACC members only)

Excellence Award – $1,000: For an established craftsperson who excels in his or her area of craft. (ACC members only)

Linda Stanier and Family Memorial Award for Excellence in Ceramics – $2,000: This endowed award celebrates the life of Linda Stanier and honours excellence in ceramics. The nominee should work and reside in Alberta and be primarily a studio-based, full-time professional ceramic artist. A couple that works together on the same work may be considered as one nominee.  Nominations may be made by individuals, groups or by the Alberta Craft Council.

The Tom McFall – Honour Award – $1,000: For a volunteer, supporter, teacher, craftsperson (individual or group) who has made a significant contribution to Alberta’s fine craft culture.

For more information visit albertacraft.ab.ca.