CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2013 NICHE Awards<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Honors for Innovation in Fine Craft Design, for Professionals and Students<\/em><\/div>\n
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BALTIMORE <\/span>— Entries are being accepted now for the2013 NICHE Awards<\/span>, a prestigious juried competition recognizing excellence in fine craft design. Professional and student artists may apply online at www.NICHEAwards.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>. The deadline for entries is Sept. 30, 2012.<\/div>\n
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Contest categories include ceramic, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and jewelry arts. New categories added this year seek original artist-made holiday ornaments and decorations; objects for the kitchen and for dining; and jewelry made from alternative materials.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Judging of entries is based on three main criteria:<\/div>\n
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technical excellence, both in surface design and form<\/span><\/li>\n
a distinct quality of unique, original and creative thought<\/li>\n
market viability (professional entries only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The entry fees are $40 for professional craft artists and $18 for students; up to three artworks may be entered per person.<\/span><\/div>\n
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<\/a>The judging will take place in October. Finalists will be invited to display their work in a NICHE Awards exhibit at the Buyers Market of American Craft, a national wholesale tradeshow of American-made products, February 16-18, 2013, in Philadelphia. Winners will be announced at a ceremony during the Buyers Market on February 17, 2013.<\/span><\/div>\n
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The NICHE Awards are sponsored by NICHE magazine,the quarterly trade publication for U.S. and Canadian retailers of fine craft and artist-made products. NICHE is published by The Rosen Group, a Baltimore-based arts marketing, publishing and advocacy firm.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Contact: Jean Thompson, at jeant@rosengrp.com<\/span><\/a> or call 800-432-7238, ext. 218.<\/span><\/div>\n
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