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Nominations open for 2020 Sudbury Celebration of the Arts Awards

If you know a worthy professional artist, you're welcome to fill out a nomination
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The nomination period for the 2020 Sudbury Celebration of the Arts Awards is now open, and runs until Jan. 31.

These awards recognize the various contributions of professional artists, at different stages of their careers, to the city’s cultural landscape and vitality. 

Now in its sixth year, the event (which was recently rebranded from its previous name of “Mayor's Celebration of the Arts”), is presented thanks to a collaboration between the Sudbury Arts Council and the Regroupement des organismes culturels de Sudbury (ROCS).

The Award for Outstanding Emerging Artist 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 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 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.

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 recipients will be announced during a Gala taking place on June 4, 2020 at the Sudbury Theatre Centre. More information related to the Gala will be shared in the coming months.

The nomination guide and form are available on the Sudbury Arts Council’s website. Friends, family members, and the artistic community are invited to nominate their favourite artist. Self-nominations are also encouraged. 

 


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