Four Women Receive Alberta Craft Awards

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The Alberta Craft Awards recently honoured four women who have made significant contributions to the province's fine craft. 

The winners, chosen from among 15 nominees, were: 

• Early Achievement Award: Allison Tunis (Edmonton) textile / embroidery 
• Excellence Award: Linda Chow (Calgary) jeweller and metalsmith
• Linda Stanier and Family Memorial Award for Excellence in Ceramics: Dawn Candy (Red Deer) ceramics
• Tom McFall Honour Award: Jennifer Salahub (Calgary) craft historian

To learn more about all the nominees, visit the Alberta Craft Council blog. Work by the recipients will be featured at the Alberta Craft Discovery Galley in Edmonton from Jan. 19 to March 2.

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Jenna Stanton (far left) and Tara Owen, both from the Alberta Craft Council, are joined by Jennifer Salahub,

second from left, and Linda Chow (far right).

Source: Alberta Craft Council