Cath Sheard Art

Tag: award

  • A surprise in the mail

    In October & November I had work in the Awagami International mini print exhibition in Japan. I received a highly commended and the work, Summer nights in the New Zealand bush, sold.

    Yesterday I came home to a package from Japan – a lovely certificate, the exhibition catalogue with my name listed under Juror’s Choice, a letter and some beautiful paper to print on.

    The exhibition had 1,067 artists from 58 countries enter 1,524 works and over 1,200 people visited the gallery. I’ll be entering again in 2027.

  • Awagami international print show award!

    Months ago I entered a gelli print in the Awagami international mini print show. All works are on A5 on washi paper. In 2023 they received more than 1,600 entries, numbers grow year on year, but I’ve yet to find how many entries there were this year.

    The first 500 people to enter got a free sample pack of Awagami washi paper, and I found some of it quite challenging to work on. More than one otherwise nice work ended up partially sticking to the gelli plate and ripping!

    I made dozens of prints, then slowly narrowed it down to my favourite and posted it off. I forgot about it, because there’s been so much happening.

    This morning Pen messaged me with “nice” and a screenshot that I’ve received an Honourable Mention prize. Thanks Pen, I’d have been oblivious otherwise! I’m thrilled with the recognition, and to be part of an international group of work again.