Each year the Professional Outreach Program (POP) showcases two wood artists at the AAW’s annual International Symposium. They are either experienced artists who have made significant contributions to the woodturning field but have not received appropriate recognition, or emerging artists who have the potential to make significant contributions to the field.
Past Artist Showcase awardees have included Kevin Jesequel, Heather Marusiak, Elizabeth Weber, Nicole MacDonald, Melissa Engler, Eli Polite, Roberto Ferrer, Laurent Niclot, Helga Winter, Sally Burnett, Kristin LeVier, Jim Sannerud, Keith Holt, Louise Hibbert, and others.
During the 2025 AAW International Symposium in Saint Paul, MN, June 12-15, the selected artists will give two demonstrations each, and participate in a panel discussion of their work. Artists receive a complimentary Symposium registration; a featured display in the Special Exhibitions area; demonstration and panel compensation ($225 per rotation, $125 panel); three days of lodging at the AAW host hotel, and up to $300 in travel expenses.
To apply, please fill out the form below by August 1, 2024. We recommend composing (and saving!) your artist statement and statement of interest as a text document, then copy/pasting into the form. You will be able to edit your form at any time until the deadline by clicking the link at the top of your confirmation email.
If you have questions about the Artist Showcase program, please contact Sally Burnett, sally@sallyburnett.co.uk . If you are having technical issues, please contact Tib, tib@woodturner.org.