Call For Nominations: 2012 Premiers Awards for Excellence
Celebrate Ontario Artists And Arts Organizations. Nominations Are Open!
Nominations for the 2012 Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts are open. Show your passion for Ontario's rich arts and culture scene. don't wait, nominate an artist or arts organization that deserves to be in the spotlight. Help us spread the word about this unique program, one that gives all Ontarians the chance to recognize our artists and arts organizations for their leadership, innovation, creativity and talent. Please share information about these awards with your staff, clients/members and stakeholders.
The Awards are conferred in two categories: an individual artist award of $35,000 and an arts organization award of $50,000. Nominations can recognize a candidate engaged in any professional arts practice including (but not limited to) community arts, crafts, dance, music, opera, theatre, visual and media arts, writing or cultural industries such as book and magazine publishing, digital media, film, television and sound recording.
Details about the Awards, guidelines and nomination forms are posted on the Ontario Arts Council website. The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) administers the selection process for the Awards on behalf of the Government of Ontario. For more information contact the OAC at: 416-961-1660 ext. 6666, toll free 1-800-387-0058 ext 6666 or info@arts.on.ca.
Now is the time to recognize and celebrate great artists and arts organizations in strengthening your community and local economy. Nominations are due December 1, 2011.
Visit http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/awards_funding/Premiers_awards.shtml
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