Nominations are being accepted, until May 31st, for the 2015 Mayor’s Arts Awards. These awards recognize the accomplishments of artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members committed to enriching their communities through the arts. Nominations can be made on-line via the Seattle.gov Arts website.
“The arts are an essential ingredient of our society and our growing city,” said Seattle Mayor Ed Murray. “The creative community is the beating heart of Seattle. Art helps us express our shared values and build bridges between us, regardless of our differences. I invite you to nominate someone who exemplifies the best of Seattle.” The Mayor’s Arts Awards are presented in four categories:
- Cultural Ambassador: Awarded to an individual who has significantly contributed to Seattle’s arts and cultural community and raised the visibility of the 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. Open to individuals and organizations.
- Cultural Preservation: Recognizing the restoration and preservation of our local heritage. Open to physical preservation and/or cultural preservation. Open to individuals and organizations.
- Future Focus: Awarded to an individual or organization that has demonstrated excellence in arts education and/or youth work. May be applied to a program for youth or by youth. Open to individuals and organizations (including youth).
The deadline for nominations is May 31st, and a print version of the nomination form can be acquired at 206/684-7171 or arts.culture@seattle.gov See a list of past recipients on the Seattle.gov website.