The Arts Alive Award for Visual, Performing and/or Literary Arts
recognizes an individual who has displayed excellence in their artistic field. There were three nominees and this prize was awarded to Eric Knoespel.
Eric Knoespel is the force behind Artcast Inc. an art foundry that has been in business in Halton Hills since 1944, casting sculptures in bronze and various other metals. Today, Artcast is a family operated business and a leader in its field gaining an international reputation for quality, service and reliability in sculpture. It's "Made in Georgetown Ontario" insignia can be found in museum, private homes and public places all over the world - well done Eric!