The Niche Awards is an art competition for professional and student craft artists from the US and Canada. The category that most interests me is the Recycled Category. Check out this masterpiece from a past competition!

2007 Winners in Recycled Category

Last year the winners were couple Jim and Tori Mullan, of Mullanium Jewelry and Home Accessories. They both run an artist collective in Pompano Beach, Florida.

The winning entry for Jim and Tori Mullan was the bird sculpture you see pictured above. It is called General Disarray, and is made from recycled metals and other recycled materials. Quite Mad Max, if you ask me. Love it loads.

Who’s Eligible To Enter The 2008 Niche Awards?

Professional program: Any professional craft artist over age 21 residing in the United States or Canada who is actively involved in the design and production of craftwork supplied to galleries and craft stores. Student program: any undergraduate or graduate craft artist residing in the United States or Canada.

To enter and learn more about the 2008 Niche Awards, head to American Craft.