I  was tickled pink when asked to join the jury that would award prizes this week in the 4th National Student Jewellery Competition hosted by Ottawa's Lafrenière & Pai Gallery (one of my favorite places to hang out, by the way).

 

On Thursday I got  together with fellow jurists Glen Daze (a local collector) Julie Dupont (cultural planner for the City of Ottawa), Sonia Lismer (manager of movable cultural property at Heritage Canada), and Cindy Stelmackowich (artist and professor at Carleton University's School for Studies in Arts and Culture). We closely examined the work of four finalists (representing Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec) and agreed on the two prize winners.

 

I'll wait for the offical annoucement to disclose details, but the work was of extremely high quality and the process was very enjoyable. Thanks to Megan and Lisa for including me in the jury!