Unity Through the Arts (UTTA)
Congratulations to this year’s award recipients of our 3rd annual juried art exhibition, Unity Through the Arts.
Adult Awards
Best in Show: Amber Smith-Quail LAND BACK THIS IS NATIVE LAND
Honourable Mention: Yana Rzayeva Unraveled Tradition
Cultural Expressions for CHANGE: Adil Amin 4th Sujood (Prostration)
Robert McLaughlin Gallery: Paige Bowen Wait here for a while
Regional Municipality of Durham: Andrew Wang Rosie
Youth Awards
Best in Show: Saniyah Raji Not One, But Many
Honourable Mention: Ashna Sheikh Ashna and Her Mare
Honourable Mention: Ava Jasmine Dedier In Us, They Remain
Call for Madiba Award Nominations
The Madiba Award is named in honor of Nelson Mandela, affectionately known by South Africans as Madiba (Father of the Nation). It is presented annually during our Black History Month Celebration to a leader of African ancestry in Durham Region that has made significant contributions to social justice, equality, and human rights, and whose journey embodies Nelson Mandela’s values, visions, and commitment to overcome barriers in his long fight for freedom and equality. The award is a striking, original bust sculpture of Madiba. The annual deadline for nominations is December 31.
About Cultural Expressions for CHANGE
Cultural Expressions for CHANGE is a nonprofit corporation that provides programming celebrating our heritage, the arts, and nurturing generations through engagement.
Our vision is to inspire unity through the arts, culture and the Black experience in Durham Region.