Fraser Valley artists are invited to submit original trophy designs for the 13th annual Arty Awards.

Fraser Valley artists are invited to submit original trophy designs for the 13th annual Arty Awards.

Fraser Valley artists invited to submit designs for Arty Awards trophies

Deadline to apply is March 31

Fraser Valley artists are invited to submit original trophy designs for the 13th annual Arty Awards.

The Abbotsford Arts Council is requesting proposals for designs that are handmade and three-dimensional. The trophies of the chosen designs will be presented to the winners at the 13th annual Arty Awards celebration, to take place on Saturday, Sept. 30 at The Reach Gallery and Museum in Abbotsford.

Design proposals in all mediums including clay, wood, glass, copper and more will be accepted until March 31.

All designs must incorporate “Arty,” the artistic doodle contained in the Abbotsford Arts Council’s logo. The contract awarded will be for 10 trophies and a payment of $1,300.

The Arty Awards program is an initiative of the Abbotsford Arts Council to honour individuals of all ages who have achieved excellence in their art as well as arts advocates who have contributed significantly to the Abbotsford arts scene.

Proposal application forms and guidelines can be found on the Abbotsford Arts Council’s website abbotsfordartscouncil.com.

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