Awards

Awards are presented in ceramics, precious metals, glass, wood and recycled materials, contemporary design, innovative use of traditional craft materials and fiber.  We also honor artists with the New Artist Award, the Best Booth Design Award and the Elisabeth Scott Bocock Best in Show Award.

In 2017, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond recognized the following artists for the work they exhibited at our Craft + Design Show:

Elisabeth Scott Bocock Best in Show Award, Presented by McGuireWoods LLP
Robin Kittleson

Davenport & Company LLC Innovative Use of Traditional Craft Materials
Shanti Yard

Friends of the Wood Studio at VisArts Wood and Recycled Materials Award
Alan Daigre

Martin-Star Cabinetry and 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 Contemporary Design Award
Francesca Vitali

WCVE Precious Metals Award
Shellie Bender

Yvonne and Charles Gold Fiber Award
Andrea Geer