The City of Ventura welcomes nominations for the annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, a program to recognize the artistic achievements and contributions to the cultural community by City residents, artists, educators, organizations and business leaders.
The 13th Annual Mayor's Arts Awards nomination forms are now available on our Mayor's Arts Awards website, and will be accepted until August 31. These awards recognize the artistic achievements and contributions to the cultural community of City of Ventura residents in the following seven categories:
1. Arts Patron: a business or individual whose strong support of the arts has been ongoing through philanthropic and/or volunteer service
2. Artist in the Community: an established individual ... view more »
The 13th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards nomination forms are now available on our Mayor’s Arts Awards website, and will be accepted until August 31. These awards recognize the artistic achievements and contributions to the cultural community of City of Ventura residents in the following seven categories:
1. Arts Patron: a business or individual whose strong support of the arts has been ongoing through philanthropic and/or volunteer service
2. Artist in the Community: an established individual artist in any discipline for artistic excellence and singular efforts in contributing to Ventura’s cultural vitality
3. Creative Entrepreneur: a locally owned for-profit business which exemplifies the impact and vitality of Ventura’s creative economy
4. Arts Leader: a nonprofit arts professional who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, organizational stewardship and partnership within the arts community
5. Arts Educator: an individual or organization whose achievements and contributions to arts education have been significant and far reaching
6. Emerging Artist: a working artist under 40 who has demonstrated outstanding promise and commitment to Ventura’s arts community (students are ineligible)
7. Student Artist: an active student artist in any discipline under the age of 19 who has demonstrated outstanding promise and commitment to the arts
“Ventura’s thriving arts community allows us all to experience the beauty, stories, and diversity of our city,” said Mayor Erik Nasarenko. “The Mayor’s Arts Awards are an important way to showcase the exceptional work and talent of local artists, teachers, and patrons that enrich our city and contribute to the economic and cultural well-being in Ventura.”
The Mayor will announce honorees on October 9, and present each recipient with an award at a reception on November 2, including a limited edition artwork, Mark of Excellence, created by Lis J. Schwitters. The awards are presented as a joint project of the city departments of the City Manager’s Office and the Office of Cultural Affairs. www.cityofventura.ca.gov/maa.
For more information contact Georgeanne Lees at glees@cityofventura.ca.gov or 805-658-4720.
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