From a press release:
Asheville artist Alice Scott is a Niche Award finalist
Artist Alice Scott of Asheville, N.C. has been selected as a finalist in the 2015 Niche Awards for the piece entitled Sacred Constellation Pendant, in the Jewelry: Fashion Category.
Only 170 entries out of more than 1,000 submission were named as finalists is this year’s competition. the awards program is sponsored by Niche magazine, the exclusive trade publication for independent retailers.
Now in its 26th year, the Niche Awards program began in 1989 to recognize the outstanding creative achievements of American craft artists who produce work for craft galleries and retail stores. Judging is based on three main criteria:
Technical Excellence, Market viability and A distinct quality of unique, original, and creative thought.Winners of the 2015 Niche awards will be announced at a ceremony on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Washington DC Convention Center.
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