The BCAC and BSU Visual Arts Dept would like to announce this years BCAC Placement Awards which are made possible, in part, by a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council through funding provided by the McKnight Foundation and the Margaret Harlow Collection – BSU Purchase Awards.
Harlow Purchase Award work is selected by Butch Holden, Ceramics Professor and Chair of the BSU Visual Arts Department. The work is selected independantly of BCAC award winners and on the basis of characteristics that will enhance this permanent teaching and exhibit collection. The Harlow Collection at Bemidji State University is dedicated to functional ceramics. This years selections are;
- Matthew Patton – Armor Clad Tray – Seattle WA
- Debra Oliva – Etched Bowl – Okemos, MI
- Justin Lambert – Flask – Jupiter, FL
- Monica Ripley – Set of 3 Tumblers – Somerville, MA
- Matt Mitros – Three Flower Vase – Seattle, WA
This years BCAC 1st, 2nd and 3rd placement awards were selected by this years guest artist and juror Simon Levin. Simon’s selections were made independantly of the Harlow Collection Purchase Awards. The BCAC would like to thank Simon for his work on this year’s It’s Only Clay event and for creating such a beautiful exhibit. We would also like to thank all the artists who submitted work for jury. This years Awardees are;
- 1st Place – Mike Stumbras – Tea Bowl
- 2nd Place – Debra Oliva – Etched Bowl
- 3rd Place – Justin Lambert – Flask
