2024 Polygon Award in First Nations Art Recipients Announced

The BC Achievement Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024 Polygon Award in First Nations Art. Presented annually by the independent foundation, the award highlights outstanding contributions to traditional, contemporary, and media-based First Nations Art, celebrating those who exemplify artistic excellence.

The Award, now in its 18th year, acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated sustained commitment to their craft, amassed a significant body of work, and earned recognition within their communities. The program emphasizes the intersection of culture and creativity while providing a platform for mentorship, storytelling, and cultural engagement.

2024 Polygon Award in First Nations Art
Recipients Announced

The 2024 recipients, selected by an independent jury, are:

• Crabtree McLennan Emerging Artist:
  • Stephanie Anderson, Witsuwit’en, Terrace
• Kelly Cannell, Musqueam, Vancouver
• Andy Everson, K’omoks, Courtenay

The Award of Distinction, as decided by the BC Achievement board in consultation with community leaders, is presented to James Hart, 7IDANsuu, Haida, of Old Massett.

The 2024 jury members include past awardees Shawn Hunt (Heiltsuk), Maynard Johnny Jr (Coast Salish / Kwakwaka’wakw), and Lisa Hageman Yahgujanaas (Haida), guided by advisors to the jury, Connie Watts (Nuu-chah-nulth, Gitxsan, Kwakwaka’wakw), and Brenda Crabtree, OBC (Spuzzum Band, Nlaka’pamux, Sto:lo)

Awards Ceremony and Dinner

Recipients will be announced in October, with an exhibit of their selected works taking place on November 18-24 at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre in Vancouver.

• Dates: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
• Location: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
• Tickets: Available online now

In addition, BC Achievement is proud to present a combined exhibition showcasing the recipients for both the 2024 Polygon Award in First Nations Art and Applied Art + Design Award. The exhibition, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the Roundhouse from Monday, November 18 to Sunday, November 24, 2024.

About BC Achievement Foundation

BC Achievement is an independent foundation established in 2003 that celebrates the spirit of excellence in our province and serves to honour the best of British Columbia. By recognizing the accomplishments of our province’s entrepreneurs, artists, community leaders, youth and volunteers, its award programs pay tribute to exceptional people, doing exceptional work, while carving a path forward for others to follow.

Miss604 is a proud sponsor of BC Achievement Foundation programs in 2024