Call for Submissions to Second Annual Richmond Arts Awards
14 January 2010
Do you know an artistic leader that deserves recognition? Is there a business or individual that has supported the arts in Richmond above and beyond the call of duty? If so, it’s time to tell us about them.
Established in 2009, the Richmond Arts Awards program is designed to recognize the achievements in, and contributions to, the arts by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business leaders. The public is encouraged to submit nominations by March 19 for the awards which will be announced in April 2010.
Developed in partnership with the Richmond Arts Coalition and sponsored by the Richmond News, the awards will celebrate excellence in six categories: Business and the Arts, Volunteerism, Cultural Leadership, Artistic Innovation, Arts Education and Youth Arts. All artistic disciplines are eligible: visual, performing, literary and culinary arts, as well as craft, environmental arts and new media.
Last year the program attracted 41 nominations among the six categories, recognizing both well-established institutions as well as rising stars in Richmond’s music, theatre, dance and literary arts scenes.
Three finalists in each of the six categories will be named on April 8. On April 29, Mayor Malcolm Brodie will announce the winners at a ceremony in Council Chambers.
For more information on the awards program and to print out a nomination form, please visit www.richmond.ca/culture/artists.htm or call 604-204-8672.
