Premier's Award for Excellence in the Arts - Nominations Open


Nominations are now open!

 
DateMonday, November 17, 2008 - 5:00am to Monday, December 1, 2008 - 5:00am

Who inspires you?
Artists have a profound impact on Ontario’s economy and quality of life. Our artists provide insight into who we are, stimulate our imaginations and challenge us to see the world in new ways.

The Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts recognizes both an individual artist and an arts organization whose work has made an outstanding contribution to arts and culture in Ontario.

Anyone can nominate
You don’t have to belong to an arts organization or be active in the arts community to nominate. Any Ontario resident can apply. Last year’s Individual Artist award winner, visual artist Ron Noganosh, was nominated by his neighbour.

Award categories
There are two award categories:

Individual Artist - $50,000
The winner of the Individual Artist Award will receive $35,000 and will select a new or emerging artist to receive a prize of $15,000.

Arts Organization - $50,000

Who can I nominate?

Individual Artist
The Individual Artist award recognizes an individual artist (including the head of an arts organization).

You can nominate an Ontario resident in a professional arts practice, including (but not limited to):
* Media arts
* Writing
* Theatre
* Dance
* Music
* Opera
* Visual arts
* Book and magazine publishing
* Digital media
* Film
* Television
* Sound recording
* Community arts
* Crafts

*Previous award finalists are eligible.

Arts Organization
The Arts Organization Award recognizes an Ontario-based not-for-profit professional arts organization or commercial organization.

You can nominate an arts organization in the following professional arts practices, including (but not limited to):
* Media arts
* Writing
* Theatre
* Dance
* Music
* Opera
* Visual arts
* Book and magazine publishing
* Digital media
* Film
* Television
* Sound recording
* Community arts
* Crafts

*Previous award finalists are eligible.

Submitting a nomination
Any Ontario resident can submit a nomination. If you are inspired by an artist or arts organization, nominate them for a Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) administers the award submissions and evaluation process on behalf of the Government of Ontario. Click here to link to the nomination forms and guidelines that will help lead you through the process.

The OAC will accept one nomination per nominator.

For more information, contact the Ontario Arts Council Awards Office at:
(416) 961-1660 ext. 6666
1 (800) 387-0058 ext. 6666
www.arts.on.ca

Deadline for nominations is Monday, December 1, 2008.

The Ontario Arts Council will not accept nominations received after the deadline date.

Please note:
- Nominations must be postmarked by Canada Post or a courier company no later than December 1, 2008.
- Nominations may be hand-delivered to the office of the Ontario Arts Council on the 5th floor of 151 Bloor Street West, Toronto until 5 p.m. on December 1. Building security will accept your application until 8 p.m.
- All applications will be opened after the deadline date.
- Incomplete nominations are ineligible and will be returned to you by mail at after the deadline date.

DateMonday, November 17, 2008 - 5:00am to Monday, December 1, 2008 - 5:00am

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Premier's Award for Excellence in the Arts
Monday, November 17, 2008 - 5:00am to Monday, December 1, 2008 - 5:00am

Who inspires you?
Artists have a profound impact on Ontario’s economy and quality of life. Our artists provide insight into who we are, stimulate our imaginations and challenge us to see the world in new ways.

The Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts recognizes both an individual artist and an arts organization whose work has made an outstanding contribution to arts and culture in Ontario.

Anyone can nominate
You don’t have to belong to an arts organization or be active in the arts community to nominate. Any Ontario resident can apply. Last year’s Individual Artist award winner, visual artist Ron Noganosh, was nominated by his neighbour.

Award categories
There are two award categories:

Individual Artist - $50,000
The winner of the Individual Artist Award will receive $35,000 and will select a new or emerging artist to receive a prize of $15,000.

Arts Organization - $50,000

Who can I nominate?

Individual Artist
The Individual Artist award recognizes an individual artist (including the head of an arts organization).

You can nominate an Ontario resident in a professional arts practice, including (but not limited to):
* Media arts
* Writing
* Theatre
* Dance
* Music
* Opera
* Visual arts
* Book and magazine publishing
* Digital media
* Film
* Television
* Sound recording
* Community arts
* Crafts

*Previous award finalists are eligible.

Arts Organization
The Arts Organization Award recognizes an Ontario-based not-for-profit professional arts organization or commercial organization.

You can nominate an arts organization in the following professional arts practices, including (but not limited to):
* Media arts
* Writing
* Theatre
* Dance
* Music
* Opera
* Visual arts
* Book and magazine publishing
* Digital media
* Film
* Television
* Sound recording
* Community arts
* Crafts

*Previous award finalists are eligible.

Submitting a nomination
Any Ontario resident can submit a nomination. If you are inspired by an artist or arts organization, nominate them for a Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) administers the award submissions and evaluation process on behalf of the Government of Ontario. Click here to link to the nomination forms and guidelines that will help lead you through the process.

The OAC will accept one nomination per nominator.

For more information, contact the Ontario Arts Council Awards Office at:
(416) 961-1660 ext. 6666
1 (800) 387-0058 ext. 6666
www.arts.on.ca

Deadline for nominations is Monday, December 1, 2008.

The Ontario Arts Council will not accept nominations received after the deadline date.

Please note:
- Nominations must be postmarked by Canada Post or a courier company no later than December 1, 2008.
- Nominations may be hand-delivered to the office of the Ontario Arts Council on the 5th floor of 151 Bloor Street West, Toronto until 5 p.m. on December 1. Building security will accept your application until 8 p.m.
- All applications will be opened after the deadline date.
- Incomplete nominations are ineligible and will be returned to you by mail at after the deadline date.

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