ST. JOHN’S, NL: The sixteenth annual Excellence in Visual Arts Awards will take place on June 10th 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 short lists for three of the five awards – the winners of the Endurance Award (Prize $2000) and Mary MacDonald Award (Prize: $1000 and an artwork by Shawn O’Hagan — Sponsored by Perfect Day) will be announced at the EVA ceremony.
The Emerging Artist Award honors the promising start made by an emerging visual artist in the early stages of their career. Prize: $2000
The Emerging Artist Award Shortlist
Emily Critch
Margie Lewis
Nasim Makaremi Nia
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. Sponsored by Lat49 Architecture. Prize: $2000
The Milestone Award Shortlist
Emily Pittman
Nelson White
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
Mireille Eagan
Emily Pittman
Ossie Michelin
For more information or to arrange interviews, contact Program Coordinator, Em Nowlan at vanlcarfac@gmail.com or 709-738-7303.
The EVA Awards are a Visual Artists Newfoundland and Labrador (VANL-CARFAC) initiative.
