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Kate Derum and Irene Davies Awards

The biennial Kate Derum and Irene Davies International Tapestry Awards celebrate creativity and excellence in contemporary tapestry. Held by the Australian Tapestry Workshop, artists from around the world are invited to submit small-scale hand-woven tapestries that reflect an expressive use of tapestry through materials, concept, colour and design.

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2024 KATE DERUM AND IRENE DAVIES INTERNATIONAL TAPESTRY AWARDS

The biennial Kate Derum and Irene Davies International Tapestry Awards celebrate creativity and excellence in contemporary tapestry.

2024 Finalists
Kate Derum Award Winner Louise Martin

2021 KATE DERUM AND IRENE DAVIES EMERGING ARTIST AWARD FOR SMALL TAPESTRIES

The Australian Tapestry Workshop is thrilled to announce the winners for the 2021 Kate Derum and Irene Davies Awards for Small Tapestries, celebrating excellence and creativity in contemporary tapestry.

2021 Finalists
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PAST WINNERS: 2019 KATE DERUM AND IRENE DAVIES EMERGING ARTIST AWARD FOR SMALL TAPESTRIES

In 2019, 84 artists from 20 countries were selected as finalists for the Kate Derum Award and the Irene Davies Emerging Artist Award for Small Tapestries.

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PAST WINNERS: 2017 Kate Derum and Irene Davies Award for Small Tapestries

In 2017, 59 artists from 14 countries were selected as finalists for the Kate Derum Award and 22 artists from 7 countries were selected for the Irene Davies Award.

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PAST WINNERS: 2015 Kate Derum and Irene Davies Award for Small Tapestries

In 2015, 75 entries were received from 12 countries for the prestigious Kate Derum and Irene Davies Awards. 

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Kate Derum and Irene Davies Awards 2013. Photo ATW

PAST WINNERS: 2013 Kate Derum and Irene Davies Award for Small Tapestries

The 2013 Kate Derum and Irene Davies Award showcased the work of 42 finalists from 14 countries.

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2011 Kate Derum Award

PAST WINNERS: 2011 Kate Derum Award for Small Tapestries

The 2011 Kate Derum Award captured the attention of some of the world’s most accomplished tapestry artists with 63 entries received in total.

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