POLYGON AWARD
FIRST NATIONS ART 2024

On October 10, 2024, the BC Achievement Foundation announced the recipients of the 2024 Polygon Award in First Nations Art. The award highlights outstanding contributions to traditional, contemporary, and media-based First Nations Art, celebrating those who exemplify artistic excellence.

“Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the Polygon Award in First Nations Art. Your exceptional artistry, innovation, and dedication are remarkable,” said Walter Pela, Chair of the BC Achievement Foundation. “Your artistic journey enhances cultural expression and reinforces the enduring legacy of First Nations art in our province. The recognition you receive from your communities is a testament to the impact of your work which inspires others to explore their creative paths,” he added.

The 2024 jury members included past awardees Shawn Hunt (Heiltsuk), Maynard Johnny Jr. (Coast Salish / Kwakwaka’wakw), and Lisa Hageman Yahgujanaas (Haida), guided by advisors to the jury, Connie Watts (Nuu-chah-nulth, Gitxsan, Kwakwaka’wakw), and Brenda Crabtree, OBC (Spuzzum Band, Nlaka’pamux, Sto:lo).

BC Achievement gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Polygon Homes Ltd.

The celebration took place on Tuesday, November 19, at The Roundhouse in Vancouver.

Highlights

• View the playlist of recipient films on our YouTube channel.
• Watch the recording of the live-streamed event.
• Browse photos from the celebration.

From November 18–24, a combined exhibition showcasing the 2024 recipients of the Polygon Award in First Nations Art and the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design was presented at The Roundhouse.

Click on the image to learn more about the award recipient’s contributions.