Public Invited to Submit Nominees for 2013 Art Awards; Deadline June 7
The arts and cultural events in our community are giving vibrancy and enhancing our quality of life thanks to many artists who choose to live and work here and to businesses and individuals who support them.
Each year the Arts Council honors those who make this happen and is asking the public to submit the names of individuals, businesses and arts organizations to be recognized for their work in furthering the growth and development of the arts. The awards will be presented at a dinner in the fall.
Nominations are being accepted in the categories listed below; official entry forms and further information can be found online at
www.wichitaarts.com.
Nominations should be dropped off or mailed to CityArts, 334 N. Mead, Wichita KS 67202 no later than 5:00 p.m. June 7, 2013.
The awards focus attention on the importance of the arts in our community. A selection committee reviews each entry and award recipients will be announced in late summer.
Individual Artist Award
Given to an artist actively working in such categories as choreography, music composition, film/video, theatre, interdisciplinary/ performance art, two-dimensional visual art and/or three-dimensional visual art, who has shown outstanding achievement.
Arts Advocate/Individual Award
Given to an individual or couple dedicated to furthering the cause of an art form or the arts in general through promotional, volunteer, administrative, legislative or professional efforts.
Arts Advocate/Group Award
Given to an organization dedicated to furthering the cause of an art form or the arts in general through promotional, volunteer, administrative, legislative or professional efforts.
Arts Organization Award
Given to a public, not-for-profit organization that presents or provides arts opportunities to the Wichita community and region.
Burton Pell Award
An award created in memory of Mr. Pell, a longtime member and past president of The Arts Council. Given to an outstanding individual in music.
Special Project Award
Given to an individual, neighborhood, business, corporation or group that has provided support for a single event or project.
Business Award
Given to a business or foundation providing broad-based and continued support of the arts through its operation or other foundation funds.
Youth Recognition Award
Given to a high school and/or middle school student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in the arts.
Gordon W. Evans Award
Given to a patron(s) demonstrating outstanding leadership and special support for the arts. This award is presented at the discretion of The Arts Council.
Individual Special Recognition Award
Given at the discretion of the Arts Council board for an individual's outstanding contribution to the arts.
Organization Special Recognition
Given at the discretion of the Arts Council board for an organization's outstanding contribution to the arts.
Arts Educator
Given to an individual who has devoted a career to teaching the arts in an educational environment.
