LAST CALL: WINIFRED SHANTZ AWARD FOR CERAMICS & RBC AWARD FOR GLASS

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JUNE 30, 2010 BY 5 PM
Eligibility: Open to professional artists who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents With the ongoing generosity of Ms. Winifred Shantz and RBC Foundation, the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery present these prestigious national awards for early career practicing glass and ceramic artists that have been working professionally for between 5 to 10 years. Intended to allow the artist to undertake a period of independent research, or other activities with the capacity to advance their artistic and professional practice at a key moment in the artist’s career, winners of the RBC Award for Glass receive $7,000 and winners of the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics receive $10,000. The selection panels are comprised of experienced contemporary glass and ceramic artists and curators. A jury of respected artists and professionals associated with the silica arts will choose a finalist list. This year’s winners will be announced at a gala event on September 16, 2010. To apply to either of these awards, you must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident status, as defined by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. You must also meet the definition of a professional artist. The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery and the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics is accessible to Aboriginal artists and artists of diverse cultural and regional communities of Canada. SEND TO: Robert Achtemichuk, Director Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics & RBC Award for Glass Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery 25 Caroline Street North Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5 519.746.1882, ext. 231 For more information regarding application www.canadianclayandglass.ca