Laura Hudspith, Seer Four, 2024. Collection of the artist.
CCGG Celebrates National Emerging Artist Awards and New Exhibitions on May 28
WATERLOO (ONTARIO) CANADA, May 25, 2026 – The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery is delighted to host the annual awards ceremony for the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics and the RBC Award for Glass, alongside the official opening reception for both Emergence 2026 and PRAXIS: Enacting Ideas, Process, and Persistence. This opening reception is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gallery. All are welcome to attend!
Erin Berry, the 2026 winner of the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics, and Laura Hudspith, the 2026 winner of the RBC Award for Glass, will both formally receive their prestigious $10,000 prizes, while we also celebrate runner-up winners and finalists. With a total of $36,000 in prizes, this is an important occasion for emerging Canadian ceramic and glass talent.
PRAXIS: Enacting Ideas, Process, and Persistence is presented in partnership with FUSION: The Ontario Clay and Glass Association and features the results of a one-year mentorship program for established artists led by Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery Senior Curator & Collections Manager Peter Flannery.
Guests are invited to enjoy refreshments, artist and curator remarks, and the opportunity to experience two exhibitions that highlight the depth, innovation, and future of contemporary ceramic and glass art in Canada.
Admission to the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery is always free. For more information about our exhibitions and programs, visit our website.
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