2016 Alberta Craft Awards

Congratulations to 2016 Alberta Craft Awards recipients! On October 14, the Awards were presented in conjunction with the evening symposium of the Canadian Crafts Federation annual conference, “Cultivating Craft: Pathways to Practice” at the Alberta College of Art + Design.

The 2016 recipients are:

Dan Miller - Honour Award (a volunteer, supporter, teacher, craftsperson (individual or group) who has made a significant contribution to Alberta’s fine craft culture)

Sarabeth Carnat - Excellence Award (an established craftsperson who excels in his or her area of craft)

Anna Burger-Martindale - Early Achievement Award (an emerging craftsperson/student, in recognition of his/her achievement to date and/or potential)

JoAnna Lange - Linda Stanier and Family Memorial Award (biennal 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)

Thanks to all the nominees, nominators, supporters, volunteers and staff who helped make the 2016 Alberta Craft Awards a success. We also thank our event co-hosts, the Canadian Crafts Federation / Fédération canadienne des métiers d'art and Alberta College of Art + Design

Read more about the Awards recipients at /2016-award-recipients/