10 Artists Recognized as Craft + Design Award Winners

Congratulations to all the Craft + Design 2017 award winners and special thanks to our award sponsors. Below is a list of the 10 awards handed out at VisArts’ 53rd Annual Craft + Design show.

• Elisabeth Scott Bocock Best in Show Award, Presented by McGuireWoods LLP: Robin Kittleson
• Davenport & Company Innovative Use of Traditional Craft: Shanti Yard
• Friends of the Wood Studio at VisArts Wood and Recycled Materials Award: Alan Daigre
• Martin-Star Cabinetry & Design New Artist Award: Tara Locklear
• Priscilla Burbank and Mike Schewel Glass Award: Michael Hayes
• Richmond magazine Best Booth Design Award: Mindy McCain
• Shockoe Bottom Clay Ceramics Award: Ruchi Gupta
• Troutman Sanders LLP Lwyrs Contemporary Design Award: Francesca Vitali
• WCVE Precious Metals Award: Shellie Bender
• Yvonne and Charles Gold Fiber Award: Andrea Geer