Presented by Tracey Emin the art05 awards acknowledged those who have been successful in:
- taking risks
- innovating
- pushing boundaries
- taking an entrepreneurial approach
- achieving transformational impact in the arts in the North West
There were two £10,000 awards available, one for individuals and one for organisations:Organisations:Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester – The leading organisation for contemporary Chinese arts and the national agency for Chinese arts and culture.FACT, Liverpool - The arts centre dedicated to film, art and creative technology, showcasing the work of artists working with film, video and new and emerging media.Horse + Bamboo, Rossendale, Lancashire - One of Europe’s leading visual theatre companies, using masks, mime, animation, puppetry and music.Quarantine, Manchester – One of the most distinctive creators of new theatre in Britain, exploring the boundary between spectator and performerIndividuals:Benji Reid, Manchester – Hip-hop theatre artist.Eddie Berg, Liverpool – Founder and Executive Director of FACT.Halima Cassell, Blackburn – Ceramic sculptress.Lawrence George Giles, Manchester/Salford – Liverpool born artist working in photography and new mediaMichael Barnes-Wynters, Manchester - Hulme-based creator of Doodlebug, the international arts showcaseAnd the winners were…Eddie Berg, LiverpoolQuarantine, Manchester
