SDA’s Award of Excellence
September 22, 2023
SDA is committed to supporting the efforts of community members to realize their creative goals and positively impact the world of textile and fiber art. SDA’s Grants & Awards program provides an array of opportunities to support members as they demonstrate excellence in the studio and in exhibitions, engage in professional development, organize events, and engage in practices that positively impact communities.
The SDA Award of Excellence acknowledges accomplishments textiles & fiber art and is awarded by the exhibit’s juror/curator. The Award of Excellence includes a one-year premium digital membership in SDA. We’re pleased to introduce you to our 2022–23 Award of Excellence winners!
Kathleen B. Remsa | Hand On: The Art of Making
she/her | Mount Laurel, New Jersey, US
kbrwovens.com | @kbrwovens
Kathleen B. Remsa, Modulation, 2022. Cotton, wool, viscose, acrylic, polyester, stainless steel and coated copper wire, 24 x 18 inches. Photo by the artist.
Kathleen B. Remsa, Modulation (detail), 2022. Cotton, wool, viscose, acrylic, polyester, stainless steel and coated copper wire, 24 x 18 inches. Photo by the artist.
Youngmi Angela Pak | Fiber Art International Xi
she/her | Berkeley, California, US
ymiangela.art
Youngmi Angela Pak, Ontogenesis, 2022. Hand-stitched ramie and silk with colored sewing threads, 7 x 18 x 7 inches. Photo: Sibila Savage.
Youngmi Angela Pak in the studio, 2023.
Margo Duke | FACE of Fiber in the Rockies
she/her | Bluffton, South Carolina, US
hermajestymargo.blogspot.com | @southcarolinaqueen
Margo Duke, Spring Blossom, 2023. Free-motion stitched hand dyed silk, nuno-felted merino wool, and silk ribbon. Photo by the artist.
Margo Duke, Spring Blossom (side view), 2023. Free-motion stitched hand dyed silk, nuno-felted merino wool, and silk ribbon. Photo by the artist.
Dr. Nigel Hurlstone | Knitting & Stitching Show, Fine Art Awards
he/him | Fynnongroyw, Flintshire, Wales
nigelhurlstone.art | @nigelhurlstone
Dr. Nigel Hurlstone, The Terrible Sight Of Right And Wrong, 2023. Digital printed, machine embroidered cotton organdy. Photo by the artist.
Dr. Nigel Hurlstone, The Terrible Sight Of Right And Wrong (detail), 2023. Digital printed, machine embroidered cotton organdy. Photo by the artist.
Awards of Excellence have a rolling deadline and exhibition organizers/curators may apply for the Award annually or for each exhibit installation. Questions should be directed to the Awards Administrator. Here are some of our upcoming grants and awards deadlines:
- 1) PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Working on a cool project? We’d love to support your creative development, scholarship and research. Deadline: October 1 - 2) EDUCATOR GRANT
We appreciate our educators! We’re celebrating those who foster excellence in fields related to Fiber. Deadline: November 1 - 3) SMALL EVENT GRANT
Let us help cover program-related expenses for local / regional SDA member events & exhibitions. Deadline: December 1 - 4) COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND (open to non-members)
We’re delighted to offer 1-year memberships to those facing barriers to joining SDA. Deadline: ongoing (applications close on the first of each month)
