Richmond Arts Awards
The Richmond Arts Awards is a program to recognize the artistic achievements and contributions to the cultural community by City residents, artists, educators, organizations and business leaders. Created in partnership with the Richmond Arts Coalition, its purpose is to:
- Honour major contributions by individuals, organizations and business to the arts
- Cultivate greater visibility and understanding of the value of the arts
- Encourage excellence and build new leadership within the arts community
- Develop patrons for the arts
Annually three finalists and one winner are announced in the following six categories:
Business and Arts
Recognizes a business that has made a significant contribution to the arts in Richmond by supporting a Richmond-based artist or arts organization through sponsorship, philanthropic and/or volunteer service. The recipient receives an original work of art and a framed certificate.
Volunteerism
Recognizes an individual that has made a significant contribution to the arts in Richmond by supporting a Richmond-based artist or arts organization through volunteer service. The recipient receives an original work of art and a framed certificate.
Cultural Leadership
Recognizes an arts professional or organization as a leader in their arts discipline, their organization stewardship and/or their contribution to Richmond’s cultural development. The recipient receives $1000 and a framed certificate.
Artistic Innovation
Recognizes an individual artist or organization that is producing visionary creative work, exhibiting innovation within in their arts discipline and/or bringing a new cultural experience to the City of Richmond. The recipient receives $1000 and a framed certificate.
Arts Education
Recognizes an individual or organization whose achievements and contributions to arts education have been significant and far reaching. The recipient receives $1000 and a framed certificate.
Youth Arts
Recognizes a performing, literary or visual artist under the age of 25 who has demonstrated outstanding promise and commitment to the Richmond arts community.
The Richmond Arts Awards thanks our community partners:
- Richmond Arts Coalition
- Richmond Review
2011 Arts Awards Winners
2010 Arts Awards Winners
2009 Arts Awards Winners
