Mid-Career Artist Award Winner
Recognizes artists whose professional careers have passed the early stages, have produced a reasonable body of work and have attained a fair degree of public exposure. Must have been practicing professionally for at least eight years to apply to this category and is a recognized amateur or professional in their field.
AND THE WINNER IS:
Congratulations to the 2026 Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Mid-Career Artist Award recipient, Eunju Park!
Eunju Park
Collage Artist
Eunju is a self-taught Korean letter Hanji collage artist who fell in love with art later in life. What began as a way to heal and overcome depression from the suicide of her father has become a joyful journey of sharing Korean culture through Hanji traditional Korean paper and Hangul, the Korean alphabet. Her work blends affirmations like "you matter" and "love yourself" with the texture and spirit of Hanji to express hope and resilience.
One of Eunju’s proudest moments was seeing her art displayed on streetlamps in downtown St. Albert. In 2026, she will be hosting workshops at the International Children's Festival of the Arts, an incredible opportunity to share positivity and creativity within this inclusive community.
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Last edited: March 20, 2026