The Society of Arts and Crafts Artist Awards

The Society of Arts and Crafts (SAC), founded in Boston in 1897, is the oldest non-profit craft organization in America. SAC's mission is to support excellence in crafts by encouraging the creation, collection and conservation of the work of craft artists, and to educate and promote public appreciation of contemporary craft in all disciplines.

The 2006 SAC Artist Awards is open to all craft artists currently residing in New England (MA, VT, NH, ME, CT, RI). Three to four artists will each receive a $2,000 cash award and participate in a group exhibition of all award recipients at SAC's Newbury Street gallery from August to October 2006. The awards are intended to encourage and support New England artists who show mastery of their craft media and create original and innovative work. Eligible media include clay, glass, fiber, wood, metal, or mixed media. All craft disciplines are eligible, including multi-disciplinary and collaborative work. If a collaboration is selected, the artists will share the award. Students currently enrolled in a full-time art study program and SAC Artist Award recipients from 2002 and 2004 are not eligible.

Applications must be submitted electronically through www.callforentry.org and close at midnight (MST) on February 15, 2006. There is no application fee. Application requirements include 10 images, artist statement, and resume. Applications will be reviewed by a three-member jury of professionals from the craft community. For technical questions, contact SAC at 617-266-1810 (Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm). SAC also offers a slide scanning and application completion service for a $50 processing fee; contact Diane Abbott at 617-266-1810 x13.