Do you know an artist who deserves to be nominated for one of the region's prestigious Arts Awards in 2017?
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards, presented May 17 at a gala at the Sudbury Theatre Centre.
The three categories for artists of varying stages are: Outstanding Emerging Artist, Outstanding Mid-Career Artist and Exceptional Achievement in the Arts.
Now in its fourth year, Sudbury Arts Council produces the event in collaboration with the Regroupement des organismes culturels de Sudbury (ROCS).
Nomination information and forms are now available on the Sudbury Arts Council website at sudburyartscouncil.ca. The deadline for entry is Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.
In addition to the honour of being recognized by their community and peers, artists are awarded bursaries to continue pursuit of their creative projects. From a short-list of nine nominees selected by a non-partisan jury, three winners are named.
The Award for Outstanding Emerging Artist, and a cash prize of $2,000, goes to a professional artist with 10 years or less of professional artistic practice. This award acknowledges the excellence and creativity of her/his artworks and performances.
The Award for Outstanding Mid-Career Artist and a $2,500 cash prize goes to a midcareer artist with more than 10 years of experience for his or her sustained efforts to pursue a professional career in the arts and to produce new works, while contributing to the development and betterment of the arts in Greater Sudbury.
The Award for Exceptional Achievement in the Arts, which comes with a $3,500 prize, goes to a professional artist for exceptional contributions to the arts during a career spanning more than 20 years.
The award pays tribute to an extensive body of works in one or several disciplines, as well as through her/his contribution over time to the development and betterment of the arts community in Ontario and Canada.
Friends, family members and the artistic community are invited to nominate their favourite artist. As well, self-nominations are encouraged.
