Currently pursuing her MFA at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, ceramic artist Alwyn O’Brien (Salt Spring Island, BC) was the first recipient of the One of a Kind Show/Gardiner Museum Emerging Artist Award in 2007. Look for Alwyn at an upcoming One of a Kind Show and Sale in Vancouver, Canada.
For over 30 years, the One of a Kind Show has been helping artists and craftspeople from across the country to make a living out of their passion. We know it can be a challenging thing to do, especially in the early stages of a career. And we want to do more to help! Read more...
In 2008, the awards will be administered, presented and delivered by the following partners:
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Applications to be considered in the first round of jurying must be received by August 15, 2008 (for the Spring 2009 One of a Kind Toronto Show and Sale) and April 17, 2009 (for Christmas 2009 One of a Kind Toronto Show and Sale). All applications received after the 1st round of jurying will continue to be considered and reviewed.
The One of a Kind Hall of Fame was created in 1999 to honour the quality, craftsmanship and outstanding achievements of our talented exhibitors. Each Christmas and Spring, we induct an artist who excels in their chosen medium, creating works that are exceptional both in their construction and in their level of creativity. As a One of a Kind participant for at least 5 years, our inductees act as ambassadors, and their dedication to the show, and to their craft, is undeniable.
Our inductees are celebrated onsite with a display of their work, but you can also enjoy their talent online by viewing these individual video profiles: (click on your media player icon of choice)
• Scott Barnim
artist/potter
• Sa Boothroyd
artist
• Louise Bousquet
artist/potter
• Jamie Brick
artists/sculptor
• Bruce Chambers
furniture maker
• Lorraine Chien
artist
• Kate Church
artist
• Lucille Crighton
designer/handweaver
• David, Adam, Marilyn and Detlev Friese
furniture maker
• Karyn Gingras
traditional milliner
• Robert Haché
lapidary jeweller
• Toan Klein
glass artist
• Barry & Monica Shelton
artists
• Lori Skinner
woodcarver
• Don Stinson
woodturner
• Annie Thompson
designer
• Betty Van der Voort & Larry Hall
woodwork
• Lezlie Winemaker
glass artist
• Terry Wolfert & Teresa Fischer
artists
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