The biennial Kate Derum and Irene Davies International Tapestry Awards celebrate creativity and excellence in contemporary tapestry. Held by the Australian Tapestry Workshop, artists from around the world are invited to submit small-scale hand-woven tapestries that reflect an expressive use of tapestry through materials, concept, colour and design.
We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Kate Derum and Irene Davies Emerging Artist Award for Small Tapestries, celebrating excellence and creativity in contemporary tapestry. This year 137 finalists were selected, representing more than 16 countries. The winners of each award will be announced at the exhibition opening 31 July 2024. The people’s choice award will open for voting on Thursday 25 July 2024. Voting details to come.
AWARDS
Kate Derum Award $5,000
Kate Derum Highly Commended $500
Awarded to established artists.
Irene Davies Award $1,000
Irene Davies Highly Commended: $250
Awarded to artists in the first five years of their
tapestry practice.
ATW Weavers Choice Award $500
People’s Choice Award $500
Generously supported by Susan Morgan, the Kate Derum Award honours Kate Derum and her significant contribution to tapestry as an artist, weaver, teacher, mentor and former Deputy Director/Studio Manager of the ATW.
The Irene Davies Emerging Artist Award was established to support students and early career weavers in their first 5 years of tapestry practice, generously supported by Alayne and Alan Davies in memory of their mother Irene Davies, a tapestry enthusiast and avid support of the ATW.
JUDGES
Jenna Lee
Gulumerridjin (Larrakia), Wardaman & KarraJarri
Artist
Tai Snaith
Artist
Rebecca Jobson
Studio Manager, Australian Tapestry Workshop
KEY DATES
Friday 12 July 2024: Entries must arrive at ATW
Wednesday 31 July 2024, 5.30–7.30pm AEST: Winners Announcement at ATW
Thursday 1 August 2024: Exhibition Opens
Saturday 5 October 2024:Winner of People’s Choice Award Announced Online
Friday 18 October 2024: Exhibition Closes
