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Don't wait, nominate now for the 15th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards! |
The Mayor’s Arts Awards recognize the accomplishments of artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members committed to enriching their communities through the arts.
Get your nominations in now for the 2017 awards
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
Cultural Ambassador: Awarded to an individual who has significantly contributed to Seattle’s arts and cultural community and raised the visibility of Seattle’s arts culture. May include exemplary work across disciplines, as an artist or as an administrator, as well as advocating for and promoting the value of arts and culture. Open to individuals.
Arts & Innovation: Awarded for originality, ingenuity, and resourcefulness within the creative sector. Can include organizations or individuals whose current projects weave together arts and technology, connecting new sectors, creative work in emerging industries, or transformational approaches to established genres. Open to individuals and organizations.
Emerging Leader in the Field: Presented in honor of a newcomer (individual or organization) who is shifting the field of arts and culture. “Emerging” and “newcomer” refers to those without legacy experience in this sector, but who may come from alternative backgrounds. Impacts may be artistic in nature, creating dialogue or spaces for dialogue, or bringing awareness to an under-represented topic. Contributions may be across a variety of disciplines and modes. Open to individuals and organizations.
The Seattle Arts Commission will review public nominations and recommend recipients to the mayor for final selection. Last year more than 400 nominations were received. Save the DateMayor Murray will honor recipients of the 2017 Mayor’s Arts Awards at a public ceremony at Seattle Center, Thursday, August 31 at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. |
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Image: Seattle Arts Commission, 2016 Mayor's Arts Awards nominees, Mayor Murray, ARTS Staff, Claudia Castro Luna, and Angel Rodriguez photo by Marcus Donner |
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