The Excellence in Visual Arts Awards (EVAs) are here once again to 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!
All artists and art lovers in the province are encouraged to submit their nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Visual Arts Awards.
There are six categories for this year’s celebrations:
the Tara Bryan Endurance Award for lifetime achievement; the Milestone Award, for an artist who has had an exceptional year; the Emerging Artist Award honours the promising start made by an emerging visual artist in the early stages of their career; the Mary MacDonald Award, which recognizes an individual or organization who has helped the growth of the sector; 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; and the Critical Eye Award, which recognizes a visual arts writer for an exceptional piece of writing on a Newfoundland and Labrador artist in any print or online publication worldwide.
Cash prizes of $2000 are attached to the awards, except the Mary MacDonald Award, whose recipient receives $1000 and an original work of art!
Applications must be received or postmarked by April 25th. Application forms and full rules can be found here.
As the only awards program solely dedicated to celebrating the achievements of this province’s visual artists, the EVA Awards have become an exciting part of the annual cultural activities in this province. This awards program recognizes artistic excellence province-wide.
For more information about the EVA Awards, please contact us at 1-877-738-7303 or vanlcarfac@gmail.com