Shortlists Announced for the 2026 Excellence in Visual Arts Awards
For Immediate Release: (ST. JOHN’S, NL) The twentieth annual Excellence in Visual Arts Awards will take place on May 29th at The Rooms, St. John’s, Newfoundland. The EVA Awards are the only awards program solely dedicated to celebrating the visual culture of Newfoundland and Labrador.
This year’s EVA Awards jury reviewed submissions from across the province, representing a wide spectrum of artistic mediums and styles. Below are the shortlists for four of the six awards – the winners of the Tara Bryan Endurance Award (Prize $2000 – Sponsored by the Tara Bryan Legacy Fund and presented in partnership with CARFAC National) and Mary MacDonald Award (Prize: $1000 and an artwork by Hayley Butler— Sponsored by Perfect Day) will be announced at the EVA ceremony.
The Emerging Artist Award honours the promising start made by an emerging visual artist in the early stages of their career. Sponsored by Lat49 Architecture. Prize: $2000
The Emerging Artist Award Shortlist
Ernest Owusu Boateng
Hadiza Bello
Emily C. Pittman
The Milestone Award celebrates a visual artist who has, in the last calendar year, achieved a significant milestone in their career, through exhibition or presentation, a breakthrough in their practice, or new and innovative exploration. Prize: $2000
The Milestone Award Shortlist
Nasim Makaremi Nia
Toby Rabinowitz
Melissa Tremblett
The Critical Eye Award recognizes a visual arts writer for an exceptional piece of writing on a NL artist in any print or online publication worldwide. Sponsored by Christina Parker Gallery. Prize: $2000.
The Critical Eye Award Shortlist
Rose Bouthillier
Laurabel Mba
Rhea Rollmann
The Excellence in Fine Craft Award acknowledges individuals and groups who have made a significant contribution to the province’s craft culture in the past calendar year. Sponsored by the College of the North Atlantic and the Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador. Prize: $2000.
The Excellence in Fine Craft Award Shortlist
Christian Dauble
Nathan Keil
Toby Rabinowitz
For more information or to arrange interviews, contact the VANL-CARFAC Office at vanlcarfac@gmail.com or 709-738-7303.
The EVA Awards are a Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador (VANL-CARFAC) initiative.