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Filipina Artist Wins Major Baltimore Art Prize | Annapolis News
Filipina American artist Thea Canlas just won the prestigious twenty-first Janet and Walter Sondheim Art Prize—$30,000 for her powerful, craft-driven work exploring Filipino identity in the diaspora. This Baltimore-based award celebrates boundary-pushing, research-rich art, and Canlas’s deeply personal storytelling is a perfect fit. Beyond the cash, this win is validation: a loud affirmation that her voice matters, especially as she tackles complex themes of heritage and belonging. It’s not just about recognition—it’s about fueling the next chapter of her creative journey. Listen in…
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