British Columbia Achievement Foundation

The experience I offer in my studio, I try to offer a very intimate, and direct experience with my practice. This is how I make my work, I work with glass but I’m part of the arts and culture industry Benjamin Kikkert, Awardee. Watch the film on the 2020 Awardees #shinethelightbc

Practising many forms of Kwakwaka’wakw design First Nations artist Lou-ann Neel is inspired by a history of artists, including Grandmother Ellen Neel. Lou-ann is an arts advocate, actively supporting Indigenous artists. #shinethelightbc Lou-ann Neel

Benjamin Kikkert is a hot glass and mixed media artist whose vibrant and gritty textures of his work at once evoke senses of familiarity and discovery within the viewer. Check out these Amethyst Glasses and Decanter and see more of Benjamin's art at https://www.bcachievement.com/awardee/benjamin-kikkert/ #shinethelight

Vibrant and gritty textures in awardee, Benjamin Kikkert’s work evoke senses of familiarity and discovery. A hot glass and mixed media artist, Benjamin explores landscape and history themes in his open kitchen studio sharing his passion for the possibilities of glass. #shinethelightbc Benjamin Kikkert Glass Art & Design

Maiku Brando produces delightful, useful, human-scale products. Genuine practical and psychological needs are met through their face mask which is designed, hand dyed, hand printed, and hand sewn in Vancouver. "When society is faced with challenges, it is time to double our commitment to the acts which elevate us. Michael Barton + Mari Fujita, Outstanding Achievement #shinethelightbc

For the very first time, we are pleased to share this film with you about Fulmer Awardee and First Nations artist Cole Speck. Enjoy and please share! #shinethelightbc Cole Speck

This Jaalen Edenshaw piece is an abstract sculpture for the Royal BC Our Living Languages exhibit called the Storytellers Language Keepers. Check out more of Jaalen's art at https://www.bcachievement.com/awardee/jaalen-edenshaw/ #shinethelightbc

Excited to share with you this film about 2020 Fulmer Awardee and First Nations artist Jaalen Edenshaw. Enjoy and please share! #shinethelightbc

Maiku Brando’s art stands out as symbolic of the times we are in. The pandemic demands a practical response and their face mask design unites functionality with unique graphics, extreme comfort and care. This duo of Mari Fujita and Michael Barton are honoured for the first-ever Outstanding Achievement recognition in the Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design. #shinethelightbc Maiku Brando

Known for carving monumental cedars, Jaalen Edenshaw views his most important works as the ones that stay on Haida Gwaii. He feels a great debt to his homeland and has worked to highlight its environmental importance and the Haida way of being. #shinethelightbc

Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day and an opportunity to reflect on the past and learn to do better. Let's stand in solidarity with those who've suffered through residential schools and commit to communities where #EveryChildMatters Wear your orange shirt September 30th #OrangeShirtDay https://www.bcachievement.com//every-child-matters-the-me/

Accomplished potter, Gordon Hutchens, had the distinctive honour of being named the Award of Distinction in 2019 for his exceptional contributions during a lifetime of achievement. North Island College

As jury deliberations continue for our award programs, we are reminded of alumni, Ben Davidson, who received the Fulmer Award in First Nations Art in 2014 and the Indigenous Business Award in 2017. His dedication and commitment to his practice, family and community will not be forgotten. Remembering Ben today with this thoughtful piece from @globeandmail https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-haida-carver-be/

It's been a challenging time for many artists but we are impressed at how resilient they are. Take for example, Danika Naccarella, award-winning First Nations Artist from Bella Coola who is working to inspire other young Northwest Coast artists. #FirstNationsArt #resilience #NorthwestCoast Designs by Danika

Indigenous Tourism BC has helped to grow the Indigenous economy In the province Indigenous Tourism BC

Updated: We've added the latest job stats demonstrating the most up-to-date numbers in job openings in BC and Indigenous apprenticeships. The Industry Training Authority helps bring trade jobs training to youth which is good news for Indigenous youth - the fasting growing demographic in Canada Industry Training Authority

ITA helps bring trade jobs training to youth which is good news for Indigenous youth - the fasting growing demographic in the country Industry Training Authority

September is Disability Employment Month in BC - a time to celebrate + recognize the important contributions people with disabilities make in the workplace. Small Business BC is marking the occasion by hosting AccessAbility Month. Learn more at https://press.smallbusinessbc.ca/september-is-accessability Small Business BC

Sam Carter is a champion of applied art and design and an integral part of the Carter Wosk Award. Read more about him https://www.bcachievement.com//sam-carter-a-champion-of-a/ @EmilyCarrU

LAST DAY to nominate an artist or designer for the Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art and Design! Nominate by midnight tonight. Elevate excellence in applied art + design #nominatenowbc https://www.bcachievement.com//bc-achievement-carter-wosk/ (2019 Awardees @the_ALLELES McCaulley Wanner + Ryan Palibroda)

Applied artists who create functional art are invited to apply for the Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design. Deadline to nominate or self-nominate is TOMORROW at midnight. Help elevate excellence in BC and #nominatenowbc https://www.bcachievement.com//bc-achievement-carter-wosk/ (2019 Awardee Sholto Scruton)

Submit your entries for the Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design soon! Nominations close August 9th at midnight. https://www.bcachievement.com//bc-achievement-carter-wosk/ (Image Morgan Mallett in front of her innovative cork clothing, and wearing her own line of earrings Design + Conquer)

Calling all BC applied artists and designers. You have a chance to be awarded a 2020 Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design and receive a $2500 cash prize! Nomination forms at https://www.bcachievement.com//bc-achievement-carter-wosk/ Hurry! Nominations close on Sunday at midnight (2019 Awardee Gordon Hutchens)

FIVE more days to put in a nomination for the 2020 Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design. You can even nominate yourself. Three awardees will be selected by an independent jury and each will receive a cash prize of $2500! Hurry #nominatenowbc (2019 Awardees: Sholto Scruton, Morgan Mallett, Gordon Hutchen, Ryan Palibroda and McCauley Wanner) Nomination form, details and eligibility details are at https://www.bcachievement.com//bc-achievement-carter-wosk/

Applied artist and designers "are among the few, the rare, the best, who are both artists, designers, mystics and manufacturers" as spoken by Dr Yosef Wosk at the 2019 Carter Wosk Award presentation. Nominate now for 2020!

The Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design recognizes excellence in the field of functional art. Furniture and industrial designer, Sholto Scruton was recognized in 2019 for his work including this locally handmade chaise. Nominate now https://www.bcachievement.com//bc-achievement-carter-wosk/ @HelloSholto

ONE WEEK remains in the Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design nomination process. Apply by Sunday, August 9 and submit your nomination package online. Details on criteria and the online form are at https://www.bcachievement.com//bc-achievement-carter-wosk/ (art by Ryan Palibroda + McCauley Wanner @the_ALLELES)

Nominations close at midnight tonight for the Fulmer Award in First Nations Art. Apply online here: https://www.bcachievement.com//bc-achievement-fulmer-awar/

Calling BC First Nations Artists who would like to participate in the 2020 Fulmer Award in First Nations Art. Last chance to nominate is tomorrow, Aug 2! Hurry, apply online at https://www.bcachievement.com//bc-achievement-fulmer-awar/ #Nominatenowbc (art by 2019 Award of Distinction recipient Marianne Nicolson)

Are you an applied artist? Do you create functional art such as furniture, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, weaving, glass, fashion, or industrial design. Apply for the 2020 Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design. Nominations open until August 9th https://www.bcachievement.com//bc-achievement-carter-wosk/ (art by Ryan Palibroda + McCauley Wanner @the_ALLELES)

First Nations Artists have an opportunity to nominate themselves or a fellow artist for the 2020 Fulmer Award in First Nations Art. Nominations close this Sunday night, so submit your online nomination soon. Details at https://www.bcachievement.com//bc-achievement-fulmer-awar/ (art by 2019 Awardee Michelle Stoney , Gitxsan artist)