Call for Entries
2014 SAC Artist Awards
Deadline: September 25, 2013
Initiated in 1994, the Artist Awards encourage and support the work of New England craft artists who demonstrate a mastery of their media and create original and innovative work. A panel of jurors will select three artists to receive a $3,000 cash award; winners will participate in a group exhibition at SAC's Newbury Street gallery from May to July 2014.
The awards are open to craft artists working in clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or mixed media. Artists must reside in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont). Students enrolled in a full-time art study program and past SAC Artist Awards recipients are not eligible. Apply Today!
The Society of Arts and Crafts
Established in 1897, The Society of Arts and Crafts (SAC) is the oldest non-profit craft organization in the United States. Our mission is to support the creation and advancement of contemporary craft - work made using ceramics, fiber, glass, metal and/or wood.
Our exhibition, education and award programs promote emerging through established artists from across the country. SAC is housed in an historic brownstone located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, we have a street-level retail store and a second floor exhibition gallery which presents four curated shows per year, We also present Craftboston an exhibition and sale of contemporary art, craft and design. The Society of Arts and Crafts is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and from grants and donations from friends like you. Join now and support SAC! Become a member and enjoy special member discounts and benefits.
The Society of Arts and Crafts · 175 Newbury Street · Boston, MA 02116 · (617) 266-1810. Tuesday-Saturday, 10-6, Sundays closed and by appointment on Mondays. http://www.societyofcrafts.org