People's Choice Prize

Each year the Society gives the ‘People’s Choice Prize’ to a member taking part in their annual exhibition. The 2024 prize was awarded at 'Designer Craft at Bankside' to textile artist Naomi Beevers MSDC.

Throughout 'Designer Craft at Bankside' exhibition, visitors were invited to vote for their favourite piece in the show. After the final count of the huge number of votes, we are delighted to announce that the prize was awarded to Naomi Beevers MSDC for Free as a Bird and Joy of a Call.

Naomi said on being awarded the prize:

'I was absolutely delighted to win this year's People's Prize at the Bankside Gallery exhibition. The public's response to all the exhibits was so positive and the level of craftsmanship so admired that it was really an honour. I love belonging to the group with its wide variety of artists of different disciplines, the high standard of work and its amazing history. I hope with the 'Joy of a Call' and 'Free as a Bird' I brought a smile to our visitors faces.'