The 20th annual Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design will be celebrated in an award presentation and reception on Thursday, November 21! This award celebrates talented British Columbians who create exceptional functional art and design, from furniture and fashion to ceramics and jewellery, impacting our daily lives and strengthening the province’s creative economy.
Join the Celebration
BC Achievement is hosting a public presentation and reception to honour these talented creators on November 21. Tickets are available for $50 per person, so don’t miss this chance to connect with BC’s vibrant art and design community. Each awardee will be featured in short films highlighting their creative journeys and accomplishments.
If you can’t attend, stop by the free exhibition at The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Vancouver from November 18 to 24. This exhibit will feature both the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design recipients and the 2024 Polygon Award in First Nations Art awardees.
As Walter Pela, BC Achievement Foundation board chair, has expressed to the awardees, “Your dedication and creativity enrich our daily lives and elevate the cultural and economic fabric of our province. By celebrating your achievements, we highlight the essential role that art and design play in shaping our world.”
Meet the 2024 Awardees
This year’s recipients showcase remarkable talent and vision in their fields:
Meghan Weeks – Jewellery, Vancouver – Judson Beaumont Emerging Artist
Pam Baker – Fashion, West Vancouver
Robin DuPont – Ceramics, Winlaw
Brent Comber – Furniture, North Vancouver – Award of Distinction
Chosen by an independent jury of experts, including industry leaders from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Western Living magazine, and past award recipients, these artists and designers represent the best in applied art and design.
The foundation thanks the Sam Carter award donors, sponsors and community partners, including BC Ferries, Denbigh Fine Art Services, and The Roundhouse, whose collective support helps bring these awards to life.
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