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Interpreting universal human form, or architectonic column-like forms, she generally works with natural materials. There is an increasing interest in her life size willow works cast into bronze for outdoor installations and sculpture gardens.

She was inducted into the RCA (Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts) in 2008. in 2005, she was honoured with a Doctorate of Humane Letters by Mount St. Vincent University. As well as her exhibition and commission work, she is a member of the International Sculpture Center, Nova Scotia Designer Craftsmen (Master Artisan), and Visual Arts Nova Scotia. She served as a national director on Canadian Craft Council from 1983-7.

She has led workshops and seminars in Canada and the U.S.A, and has served on local and national juries. Her career has been the subject of many published articles and reviews, and a filmed documentary.

Dawn MacNutt obtained her B.A. (Art and Psychology) in 1957 from Mount Allison University, New Brunswick. In 1970, she obtained the M.S.W., from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Contact:

Dawn MacNutt, Weaver, Sculptor
5226 Little Harbour Rd.,
RR#1 New Glasgow, Nova Scotia,
Canada, B2H 5C4
Ph. (902) 752-3378

e-mail: macnutt@ns.sympatico.ca

  Selected Awards and Grants

  • 2008 Membership in the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts
  • 2005 Honourary Doctorate (Humane Letters) from Mt. St. Vincent University, Halifax
  • 2002 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal
  • 2001 Canada Council Travel Grant
  • 2001 Nova Scotia Arts Council Presentation Grant
  • 1999 Canada Council Creation Grant
  • 1998 Best Design Award, Nova Scotia Metal Arts Guild
  • 1998 Travel Grant, Canada Council
  • 1998 Personalities Exchange Grant, Foreign Affairs, Canada
  • 1998 Professional Development Grant, Nova Scotia Arts Council
  • 1998 North American Sculpture Exhibition, Golden, Colorado, award for artistic merit
  • 1997 Best Sculpture, Nova Scotia Metal Arts Guild
  • 1996 Sheila Hugh Mckay Foundation Grant
  • 1995 Canada/ Nova Scotia COOPERATION Agreement Grant
  • 1984 - 1995 Special Exhibitions Grant, Province of Nova Scotia
  • 1987 Certificate of Excellence, International Arts Competition, New York
  • 1985 Mary Black Award, Atlantic Spinners and Handweavers
  • 1981 The Canada Council, Explorations Grant