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Arts Awards: Call for Nominations

The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Arts Awards.
Members of the public can submit one nomination in each of the following six categories:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2009

Recognizes the art or activity of a person, group or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2009.

ARTS ACHIEVEMENT 2009

Recognizes a practicing artist who has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador over a period of years.

ARTS IN EDUCATION 2009

Recognizes an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to arts in education in Newfoundland and Labrador over a period of years.

EMERGING ARTIST 2009

Recognizes new and undisputed talent. It is awarded to an emerging artist, group or arts organization that has earned significant recognition for a piece of work or a generally out-sized impact on the scene.

HALL OF HONOUR 2009

Recognizes a person, group or organization that has made a distinguished lifetime contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador.

PATRON OF THE ARTS 2009

Recognizes a person, business, or organization that has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador through innovative, community, or sustained support of artistic activity. For nomination guidelines and forms please see: Awards and check under each award category. Start thinking about people you’d like to see honoured at the NLAC Arts Awards!

Please note that nominations close February 1, 2010.

For more information

Please contact the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council office at 726-2212 or toll free 1 (866) 726-2212 (NL only).