Saidye Bronfman Award
Peter Pierobon
Photographer(s): Sibeal Foyle
2025 Winner
For over forty years, Peter Pierobon has been exploring the sculptural possibilities of furniture inspired by nature and an interest in archaic texts.
His work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is included in the permanent collections of some of the finest museums, including the Smithsonian Institution (Washington, D.C.), the Museum of Arts and Design (New York City, USA), the Canadian Museum of History (Gatineau, Quebec), the Royal Ontario Museum (Toronto, Ontario) and the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Philadelphia, USA), among others.
He was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 2004 and has taught extensively across North America at institutions, including the University of the Arts, the California College of the Arts, the Penland School of Craft, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, School for Furniture Craftsmanship.
The Award
As Canada’s foremost distinction for the fine crafts, the Saidye Bronfman Award recognizes the work of individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the fine crafts in Canada.
Eligibility
Potential candidates must be submitted to the Canada Council by an eligible nominator.
Prize amount
- $25,000
- A bronze medallion
Background
The Saidye Bronfman Award was created in 1997 as a result of a $1.5 million endowment made to the Canada Council by the Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation. It was placed under the banner of the Governor General’s Awards in 2007. The award gives Canada’s outstanding fine craft artists national recognition alongside their peers in the visual and media arts.
Additional information
1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 5268
Deadline
October 5, 2025
Prize amount
$25,000
The winner’s artwork will be acquired by the Canadian Museum of History for its permanent collection
Nomination-based
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Accessibility
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