A £60,000 art fund will develop a new art project at Blackwell.
Naomi Gariff, programme curator at Lakeland Arts, will receive the inaugural Sir Nicholas Goodison Award from the Art Fund to develop the contemporary craft collection at art and crafts house Blackwell in Bowness. This award is available to curators in the early stages of their careers.
As part of the award, Naomi Gariff will receive funding towards professional development, to spend on research, travel and training costs to support the collecting plans, as well as the ongoing support of a mentor, Art Fund staff and trustees.
Naomi Gariff, programme curator, said: “I’m honoured to have been selected for the Art Fund’s inaugural Sir Nicholas Goodison Award for Contemporary Craft. It is an incredible opportunity for Blackwell to acquire new and exciting works for the contemporary collection, which will enrich its scope, diversify its narratives, and help to secure its future."
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