The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Arts Awards.
Members of the public can submit one nomination in each of the following six categories:
ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2008
Recognizes a person, group or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2008.
ARTS ACHIEVEMENT 2008
Recognizes a practising artist who has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador over a period of years.
ARTS IN EDUCATION 2008
Recognizes an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to arts in education in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2008.
EMERGING ARTIST 2008
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 2008
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 2008
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 forms please visit nlac.nf.ca
Start thinking about people you’d like to see honoured at the NLAC Arts Awards!
Please note that nominations close February 2, 2009.
Janet McDonald
Communications Officer
Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council
1 Springdale Street
P.O. Box 98 jmcdonald@nf.aibn.com
For more information, please contact the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council office at 726-2212 or toll free 1 (866) 726-2212 (NL only).