The Recipients

Les Manning (Medicine Hat, AB) - Award of Honour Recipient
Les Manning’s artistic career spans 40 years, from studio potter to senior arts administrator.  He was president of the Alberta’s Potters Association, the first president of the Canadian Craft council and is one of the founders of the Alberta Craft Council.  Les was recently honoured with an Alberta ”Centennial Medal” for his contribution to Alberta Arts and Society.  Les is currently the Artistic Director/Coordinator of the ceramics residency art the historic Medalta Potteries in Medicine Hat.

Award of Honour - for a volunteer/supporter/teacher/craftsperson (individual or group) who has made a significant contribution to Alberta's Fine Craft Culture.

Jane Kidd (Calgary, AB) - Award of Excellence Recipient
Jane Kidd has maintained an active visual arts practice for more than three decades and her work epitomizes the art of contemporary tapestry.  Her beautiful, technically demanding and conceptually rich tapestries have been exhibited in numerous solo and over fifty group shows across Canada and around the world.  Her work is found in private and public collections including the Canada Council Art Bank, the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Alberta Art Foundation, and the City of Calgary Civic Collection. Jane has been an instructor at the Alberta College of Art + Design since 1979 and is the current head of the College’s Fibre Program.

Award of Excellence - for an established craftsperson who excels in his/her area of craft  (ACC members only).