VANL-CARFAC
Visual Artists Newfoundland & Labrador

The eighteenth annual Excellence in Visual Arts Awards will take place on June 7th 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 Erin St. John — Sponsored by Perfect Day) will be announced at the EVA ceremony. 

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The Emerging Artist Award honors 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

Ting Ting Chen

Tessa Graham

HOT 4 THE MOMENT 

Sabrina Pinksen

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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

April Allen

Ting Ting Chen

Kelsey Street

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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

Emily Critch

Jaz Papadopoulos 

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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

Ashley Hemmings

Megan Samms

Nicole Travers

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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.

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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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