Founded in 2002, the Aid to Artisans Awards recognizes individuals and institutions that have changed the nature of the handmade world through their talent and determination. Their work and lives have furthered the cause of artisan development around the world, and ATA is proud to honor their accomplishments.
2009 Awards Recipients
Artecnica – Innovation in Craft and Visionary Design Award
In 2002, Artecnica founded DESIGN WITH CONSCIENCE, a program to design and manufacture products in accordance with humanitarian and environmentally friendly principles. Artecnica has invited talented designers of international fame to contribute new ideas to an ever expanding design collection and to team them with artisans in need around the world, invigorating commerce and assisting surrounding communities.
west elm – Distinguished Partner in Craft Award
The west elm brand merges chic, polished pieces with ethnic touches to create designs with an authentic point of view. Combining natural and global influences, west elm worked with artisans in ATA’s program in India to develop fresh, accessible products. Their work and commitment to this program has established west elm as ATA’s largest retail buyer.
Hernan Zajar, Colombian fashion designer – Artisan Advocate Award
Since 2006, Hernan Zajar has worked with Aid to Artisans supporting the craft sector in Colombia. Hernan has worked with a dozen communities in Colombia where artisans have crafted fashion accessories for his collections according to his vision and designs. He has shown on the most important runways in Colombia and in Italy and Spain.
Awards Information
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Tribeca Rooftop
2 Desbrosses Street
New York
6:00pm Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction
7:30pm Dinner and Awards Presentation
Ticket Information
For the ATA Dinner & Awards Presentation :
Table – $5,000 (10 Tickets)
Sponsor an Artist – $5,000 (6 Dinner Tickets. 4 Dinner Tickets will go to an aspiring artist or deserving volunteer
Patron – $2,000 (1/2 Table, 5 Dinner Tickets)
Benefactor – $1,000 (2 Dinner Tickets)
Artisan Partner – $500 (1 Dinner Ticket)
For the Cocktail Party and Silent Auction Only:
$250 – 2 General Admission Tickets
$125 – 1 General Admission Ticket
Please contact Lynn McCary at (212) 629-8748, Alex Kuzma (860) 756-5550, ext. 450 or Roksolana Luchkan (860) 756-5550, ext. 405 for more information on Sponsorship Opportunities and Reservations.
ONLINE AUCTION
This year, we are pleased to offer a new feature enabling all of our supporters worldwide to participate in this fundraiser. Even if you cannot attend in person, you can help ATA improve the quality of life for countless artisans and their families by taking part in our first Aid to Artisans On-line Auction.
Among the most valuable packages, ATA and cMarket are offering a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience to the ancient city of Macchu Pichu, a deluxe wine tour of Tuscany, an eco-tour to Costa Rica, an afternoon sail for 15 friends aboard an America’s Cup Yacht in Newport Harbor, as well as many other outstanding auction items that would appeal to ATA supporters whatever their personal passion or giving capacity.
To see the full range of auction prizes, we invite you to visit the auction here.
Our on-line auction will go live on Sunday, April 28th and will continue until May 12th, just two days prior to the Awards.
