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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