Since 2005, the St. Catharines Arts Awards have recognized the achievements and contributions to the local arts community. More than 80 awards have been given to artists, businesses, individuals, and organizations, who have demonstrated excellence in artistic creation and contribution to the arts in St. Catharines.
Recognize a local artist, cultural worker, volunteer, or patron!
Nomination Deadline: Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
Arts Awards Event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 in the Robertson Theatre at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Arts in Education Award |
The Arts in Education Award recognizes an individual, collective or organization that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to engaging St. Catharines residents through arts education activities. Award recipient receives $500 and personalized handmade glass sculpture. |
Emerging Artist Award |
The Emerging Artist Award is presented to an emerging St. Catharines artist working in any discipline to recognize accomplishments and future potential. Emerging Artists are establishing careers in their field and are working to become recognized professional artists. Award recipient receives $500 and personalized handmade glass sculpture. |
Established Artist Award |
The Established Artist Award is presented to a professional St. Catharines artist in any discipline who has received recognition for excellence in their art practice in St. Catharines and beyond (regionally, provincially, nationally). Award recipient receives $500 and personalized handmade glass sculpture. |
Making a Difference Award |
The Making A Difference Award recognizes a St. Catharines arts entrepreneur, arts administrator, arts organization, arts animator or volunteer in the arts whose leadership and innovation have significantly contributed to the growth and development of arts and culture in St. Catharines. Award recipient receives $500 and personalized handmade glass sculpture. |
Patron of the Arts Award |
The Patron of the Arts Award recognizes an individual or business that has made a meaningful contribution to the arts in St. Catharines through innovative, transformative, and entrepreneurial partnerships or philanthropic investments. Award recipient receives a $500 contribution to be directed to a St. Catharines artist or arts organization of the recipient’s choice and personalized handmade glass sculpture. |
Commitment to Inclusion and Representation
St. Catharines values input from diverse voices. To encourage participation and promote a diversity of skills and perspectives, the City has adopted principles of inclusion, equity and accessibility so that all citizens have equal opportunities.
The City strives to ensure that the Arts Awards reflect St. Catharines’ diversity and demographics in such areas as gender identity and expression, geographic representation, age, race, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, experience and ability. We also welcome the nomination of individuals, collectives and organizations at different stages in their artistic careers, working in a wide diversity of disciplinary practices across St. Catharines.
Nominators (all award categories) |
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Nominees (all award categories) |
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Arts in Education Award |
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Emerging Artist Award |
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Established Artist Award |
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Making A Difference Award |
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Patron of the Arts Award |
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Nomination Submission |
Members of the public are invited to submit an Arts Awards nomination in any award category. Submit a brief statement outlining why you feel the individual, collective, or organization should be nominated. |
Nominee Submission Review |
Nominees will have the opportunity to review the information included in their nomination so they can expand upon their contributions and experiences. Nominator details will be shared with nominees and may be shared through the Award Selection process and recognition efforts. |
Jury (Award Selection) |
A Jury will adjudicate the submissions to select the Arts Awards recipients. The Jury will be comprised of arts community leaders who reflect the diversity of St. Catharines’ arts sector. The Jury will evaluate the nominations based on the artistic excellence, career, and impact of the individual, collective or organization. A member of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee will audit the Jury session to ensure that a fair and transparent selection process is followed. |
Nominations are due on or before Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
Please click below to submit a nomination.
Incomplete nominations and/or nominations received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Please contact us if you have questions or need assistance with the nomination process.
2022 award recipients |
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2021 award recipients |
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