Sponsored by NICHE magazine, the NICHE Awards program began in 1989 to celebrate excellence and innovation in American and Canadian fine craft. Artists are recognized in professional and student divisions.
ELIGIBILITY
The professional competition is open to professional craft artists over the age of 21 who reside in the U.S. or Canada and are actively involved in the design and production of craftwork supplied to galleries and craft stores.
Only one application per artist is allowed. Entries must be submitted by the artist in the artist’s name, not in the name of a company. Applications received without payment of the entry fee will not be reviewed.
Submitted work must have been produced or introduced after August 31, 2010 to be eligible. Work previously submitted to the NICHE Awards will not be accepted.
FEES & DEADLINES
BMAC Exhibitor Deadline $20.00 Friday, September 30, 2011 (3 items per submission)
Standard Deadline $40.00 Friday, September 30, 2011 (3 items per submission)
AWARDS:
Finalists receive:
• Award certificate from NICHE magazine
• Listing in the Winter 2011 issue of NICHE magazine
• Listing in the February 2011 Buyers Market of American Craft (BMAC) Buyers Guide
• Listing on www.NICHEAwards.com
• Press materials tailored to local and trade media
• An opportunity to display their work in a special exhibit at the February 2012 Buyers Market of American Craft (February 18-21, 2011, in Philadelphia, Pa.). [Drop-off and pick-up of items is required. Further details concerning the special display are provided in the finalist's packet.]
Winners receive:
• Award certificate and trophy
• Press materials tailored to local and trade media
* Prominent listing in Spring 2012 issue of NICHE Magazine
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