Chesley Awards
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The Chesley Awards were established in 1985 by the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists
to recognize individual artistic works and achievements during a given year. The Chesleys were initially called the ASFA Awards, but were later renamed to honor famed astronomical artist Chesley Bonestell
following his death in 1986. The awards are presented annually at the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon
).
Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists
The Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists, ASFA, is a non-profit, educational association, whose membership is made up of amateur and professional artists, art directors, art show managers, publishers and collectors involved in the visual arts of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology and...
to recognize individual artistic works and achievements during a given year. The Chesleys were initially called the ASFA Awards, but were later renamed to honor famed astronomical artist Chesley Bonestell
Chesley Bonestell
Chesley Bonestell was an American painter, designer and illustrator. His paintings were a major influence on science fiction art and illustration, and he helped inspire the American space program...
following his death in 1986. The awards are presented annually at the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon
Worldcon
Worldcon, or more formally The World Science Fiction Convention, is a science fiction convention held each year since 1939 . It is the annual convention of the World Science Fiction Society...
).
Chesley Award categories
- Chesley Award for Best Cover Illustration – Hardcover
- Chesley Award for Best Cover Illustration – Paperback
- Chesley Award for Best Cover Illustration – Magazine
- Chesley Award for Best Interior Illustration
- Chesley Award for Best Three-Dimensional Art
- Chesley Award for Best Color Work – Unpublished
- Chesley Award for Best Monochrome Work – Unpublished
- Chesley Award for Best Product Illustration
- Chesley Award for Best Gaming-Related Illustration
- Chesley Award for Best Art DirectorChesley Award for Best Art DirectorThe Chesley Award for Best Art Director is given by the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists to recognize the achievements of a science fiction or fantasy art director eligible in the year previous to the award.- Winners and nominees :...
- Chesley Award for Artistic Achievement
- Chesley Award for Contribution to ASFA (through 2006)