North Battleford's Chapel Gallery will host the Saskatchewan Craft Council's Dimensions Exhibition sometime after Aug. 25 featuring work by Premier's Prize winner Annemarie Buchmann-Gerber.
Buchmann-Gerber from Saskatoon has been selected as the winner of the prize for the most outstanding work in SCC's Dimensions for her mixed media tapestry "Homo Sapiens on Stitches."
The $3,000 award is sponsored by the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, and was one of 13 awards presented at a gala ceremony and reception at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina.
"Dimensions showcases the very best fine craft produced in Saskatchewan," said SCC board chair Rodney Peterson. "The 35 pieces on display represent the best work in craft (media) ranging from woodworking to jewellery, from textiles to ceramics, selected from 202 entries submitted by 123 artists."
Dimensions is the province's only open, juried, touring exhibition of fine Saskatchewan craft. This year's jurors were Michael Hosaluk from Saskatoon and Susan Rankin from Apsley, Ont. Both jurors are nationally respected and known for their unique, experimental work.
Dimensions will be on display at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in the T.C. Douglas Building, 3475 Albert Street, Regina until Aug. 25. It is also scheduled to appear at the Chapel Gallery as well as SCC's Affinity Gallery in Saskatoon, Godfrey Dean Art Gallery in Yorkton, Barr Colony Cultural Heritage Centre in Lloydminster and University of Lethbridge Gallery, Lethbridge, Alta.
Other artists earning awards presented at the gala were:
Jane Turnbull Evans Award For Innovation In Craft - Trent Watts (Saskatoon) for "Burr Oak Burl," wood bowl;
Gale Steck Memorial Award For Excellence In Craft By An Emerging Artist - JacQueline Keller (Bruno) for "Bloom," hand woven tapestry;
SCC Merit Award - Deborah Potter (Regina) for "Little Deer," ceramic sculpture;
The Corinne Mckay Merit Award For SCC Members - Mel Bolen (Humboldt) for "Earth, Water, Fire," salt fired vessels;
Award For Excellence In Glass - Sue Hunchuk (Moose Jaw) for "The Farmer's Rows Spring," glass plate;
Award For Excellence In Wood - Paul Lapointe (Batoche) for "Bear Compass," functional art compass;
Award For Excellence In Textiles - Melanie Monique Rose (Regina) for "Olive Rose," hand felted wall hanging;
Award For Excellence In Metal - Gary Greer (Saskatoon) for "The Duke of Earl,"" fancy knife;
Award For Excellence In Quilting - Elizabeth M. Cuming (Saskatoon) for "Motherwell Homestead Barn," original art quilt;
Award For Excellence In Clay - Paula Cooley (Saskatoon) for "Undulatio," ceramic sculpture;
Award For Excellence In Functional And Production Ware - Mary Lynn Podiluk (Saskatoon) for "Soundscape," salt and pepper grinder set; and
Award For Excellence In Craft - Catherine Popiel (Saskatoon) for "Reflection of Time (Self Portrait)," photograph.
