Adam Basanta wins the Prix Pierre-Ayot
SCA BFA alumni Adam Basanta has won the , which is awarded to visual artists who are in the "early stages of their career." Adam will receive "a $ 5,000 grant and a $ 2,500 budget for the organization of an individual exhibition in Montr茅al." Created in 1996 by the in partnership with the , the Prix Pierre-Ayot seeks to "promote excellence among Montreal鈥檚 new visual arts creators, to foster the dissemination of the work of young artists in the city鈥檚 galleries and artist-run spaces, and to recognize the efforts of presenters to support up-and-coming artists." One of Adam's works will also be acquired by the Ville de Montr茅al for its municipal collection. Congratulations, Adam! To see more of Adam's artwork, please visit his . Adam will also be in Vancouver to perform music on Friday, December 21, as part of , along with Erin Sexton, Estrail Boiso, Minor Pieces, and Sarah Davachi.