Call for innovative basketry

MONDAY, MAY 08, 2017
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Call for innovative basketry

The SUPPORT Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand (SACICT) is now inviting artisans and designers to submit their works or plans for the Asean Selection 2017 award based on the theme “Innovative Craft of Basketry”.

Applicants are open to artisans or designers who held the nationality of any Asean member state. Qualified applicants must have at least five years experience of creating art and crafts, basketry, wicker basket, wickerwork and visual arts from natural or synthetic materials. The submitted works must conform to the theme.
The submitted works must be original and should express the identity, wisdom and culture of the applicant’s own country. The works must also show innovative creativity, notably in the selection process and use of materials, as well as production techniques that are extended from local wisdom in their own countries. The works should be meticulously created with the use of suitable raw materials and stand out from other products already available in the markets.
Interested persons should fill in the application form and attach images of artworks through www.Sacict-award.com. The 10 outstanding works from will be announced on May 25. The winners will receive the honourable plaques and have a chance to display their works in an exhibition. The award presentation will be held in July.
For details, call (091) 846 9441 or e-mail Aseanselections2017@gmail.com.

 

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