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Nominations for the EVA Awards are now Open!
The VANL-CARFAC Excellence in Visual Arts (EVA) Awards celebrate the achievements of visual artists and recognize the significant contribution the visual arts make to the vibrant and dynamic culture of Newfoundland and Labrador. The 2024 EVA Awards will take place at The Rooms on June 7th, 2024.
With the generous support of corporate and community partners, VANL-CARFAC created the annual EVA Awards in 2006 to highlight the creativity and long-term vision of this province’s artists:
The Tara Bryan Endurance Award recognizes the consistent dedication and commitment of an artist to their professional practice, and to sustained creative output and performance (This award is presented in partnership with Canadian Artists Representation (CARFAC) and is sponsored by the Tara Bryan Legacy Fund)
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.
The Emerging Visual Artist Award honours the promising start made by an emerging visual artist in the early stages of their career (This award is sponsored by Lat49 Architecture).
The Mary MacDonald Award is named to honour Newfoundland and Labrador’s beloved arts administrator, curator and writer Mary MacDonald. This award thanks an individual or organization whose efforts have helped to sustain and build the visual arts sector (This award is sponsored by Perfect Day Advertising)
The Critical Eye Award recognizes the impact that critical art writing can have on a visual artists’ career. Any writer worldwide who has published a piece about a NL artist in any recognized print or online publication during the past calendar year (2022) is eligible for consideration (This award is sponsored by Christina Parker Gallery).
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 (This award is sponsored by the College of the North Atlantic and the Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador). The Eligibility Criteria for this award can be found online HERE.
Cash prizes of $2000 are attached to the awards, except for the Mary MacDonald Award, whose recipient receives $1000 and an original work of art. Nomination rules and guidelines are here. Nominations are currently open! The deadline for nominations for this year’s awards is May 10th.
Announcing: The Excellence in Fine Craft Award
For immediate release: Visual Artists Newfoundland & Labrador is pleased to announce a new award category in the Excellence in Visual Arts Awards (EVA) program. The Excellence in Fine Craft Award will promote awareness of, and provide distinction for, Fine Craft in Newfoundland and Labrador by honouring deserving artists and their work. This exciting new award is co-sponsored by the College of the North Atlantic and the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador.
“The Excellence in Fine Craft Award is a prestigious recognition of outstanding skill, creativity, and mastery that celebrates artists who have made a significant contribution to Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture,” said Davida Smith, Dean of Academics, Applied Arts and Tourism. “College of the North Atlantic is proud to sponsor this award in partnership with the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, an exciting addition to Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador’s annual Excellence in Visual Arts Awards.”
“The Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador is excited to partner with the College of the North Atlantic and Visual Arts Newfoundland and Labrador to create the Excellence in Fine Craft Award,” said Melissa Tarrant, Executive Director of the Craft Council. “The addition of this award celebrates the artistic value of fine craft in the province and recognizes craftspeople for their significant contribution to the historical and contemporary development of fine craft.”
The VANL-CARFAC Excellence in Visual Arts (EVA) Awards celebrate the achievements of visual artists and recognize the significant contribution the visual arts make to the vibrant and dynamic culture of Newfoundland and Labrador. The winners of this year’s award will be announced at The Rooms on June 7th 2024.
To view criteria for the Excellence in Visual Arts Award or to make a nomination to the Excellence in Fine Craft Award or any of the EVA awards, visit https://vanl-carfac.com/eva-awards/eva-application-and-selection-process/
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VANL Info Session in Labrador
VANL-CARFAC is excited to be travelling to the Big Land!
When: Thursday, May 2nd, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Labrador North Chamber of Commerce, 6 Hillcrest Road, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador
We are partnering with the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce, ArtsNL, and the Inuit Art Foundation to host an Information Session and Meet & Greet. Each organization will give an introduction of what they do, and what programs and opportunities they offer artists. There will be plenty of time for questions, chats, and refreshments!
Click HERE to check out the Facebook event and RSVP. We hope to see you there!