Nominations for the 2013 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts are open.
Through your work, you know how arts and culture breathe life into communities across our province. You know what a great contribution the arts make to Ontario’s economy. Now is the time – help us recognize the wealth and depth of creative expression of Ontario’s artists. Nominate an artist or arts organization that deserves to be in the spotlight.
The Awards are conferred in two categories: an individual artist award and an arts organization award. Nominations can recognize a candidate engaged in any professional arts practice including (but not limited to) community arts, crafts, dance, music, opera, theatre, visual and media arts, writing or cultural industries, book and magazine publishing, digital media, film, television and sound recording. Details about the Awards and nomination forms are posted on the Ontario Arts Council website.
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) administers the selection process for the Awards on behalf of the Government of Ontario. For more information contact OAC at: 416-961-1660 ext. 6666, toll free 1-800-387-0058 ext 6666 or info@arts.on.ca.
Now is the time to pay tribute to those extraordinary Ontario artists and arts organizations who have made remarkable contributions to our province and its culture. Nominations are due December 3, 2012.
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For More Information
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) administers the selection process for the Awards on behalf of the Government of Ontario. For more information contact the OAC at: 416-961-1660 ext. 6666, toll free 1-800-387-0058 ext 6666 or info@arts.on.ca.
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is the province of Ontario’s primary funding body for professional arts activity. Since 1963, the OAC has played a vital role in promoting and assisting the development of the arts and artists for the enjoyment and benefit of Ontarians.
