2013 BC Creative Achievement Awards Information

• New for 2013 -

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• $2,500 prize

Overview

The Carter Wosk BC Creative Achievement Awards for Applied Art and Design celebrate British Columbians who through their creativity contribute to the cultural and economic fabric of the Province.

The awards recognize individuals whose work has a practical function. Artists and designers who work in jewelry, glass, wood, fibre, clay and metal or in such areas, but not limited to, textiles, furniture, weaving, ceramics, fashion and industrial design are eligible.

Both established and emerging artist and designers are invited to apply. Up to three awards will be presented annually.

The awards are named in honour of two distinguished British Columbians: cultural philanthropist Dr. Yosef Wosk whose generosity makes these awards possible and ECUIAD professor emeritus Sam Carter.

Award Recognition

Up to three recipients will be awarded $2,500 each at a presentation and exhibition event to be held in the Fall of 2013. The recipients will be granted the use of the British Columbia Creative Achievement Award seal to signify their creative excellence.

Eligibility

A citizen or permanent resident of Canada, who has been a resident of British Columbia for the past three years is eligible to apply. Posthumous submissions will not be accepted.

In the context of this award, Applied means art and design that has a practical or functional application or that emulates such a function as part of its principal aesthetic. For example, a wood designer who creates furniture, a glass artist who creates vases, or an industrial designer who creates a usable object or device are eligible, even if the objects they create are not truly functional. In contrast, an individual who practices a discipline that traditionally falls under the heading Fine Art, such as painting or sculpture, is not eligible.

Definition of Emerging and Established artist/designer: Emerging reflects those at an early stage in their career who have completed their basic training, formal or informal, and have created a modest independent body of work. Established reflects those who have created a significant independent body of work over a number of years and who have reached a level of achievement and recognition.

How to Apply

An individual may submit his or her work or another individual may nominate a person for this award.

• Enter online
• Download submission form (pdf, 187k).

Selection of Recipients

An Advisory Panel, comprised of experienced individuals in the field of applied art and design, will assess the submissions and select the recipients based on the material provided and the following criteria:

• creativity
• originality
• innovative approach
• aesthetics

The decision of the Advisory Panel is final. The British Columbia Achievement Foundation reserves the right to withhold awards if the entries received do not meet the excellence criteria of the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can a team enter?
A. The British Columbia Achievement Foundation will accept submissions from a team with a maximum of three applied artists and designers.

Q. What is the definition of recent work?
A. Examples of work completed in the last two to three years, that is 2009 to the present are preferred. The jury panel is seeking work that is current, not historical.

Q. If I applied for the 2012 awards and was not selected, how do I update the submission package for consideration for the 2013 awards?
A. Your submission will be automatically considered for the 2013 awards. Please provide the BC Achievement Foundation with up to five images either by email or on disc delivered to the Foundation at 6209 Angus Drive, Vancouver, BC V6M 3P2. You are also welcome to update your written material either by email or delivering it to the address above. For further information, please contact the BC Achievement Foundation at 604-261-9777, 1-866-882-6088 or by email at info@bcachievement.com – we would be happy to help you.


For further information, please contact:
British Columbia Achievement Foundation
w. www.bcachievement.com
e. info@bcachievement.com
t. 604-261-9777