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The St. Catharines Arts Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in all areas of contribution and artistic creation. The Arts Awards seek to increase the visibility of St. Catharines’ artists and cultural industries, honour cultural leaders and their achievements, and cultivate financial and volunteer support for the arts sector.
The Online Nomination Portal is now open.
To complete a nomination in any category please use this link: https://forms.stcatharines.ca/Culture/2021-Arts-Awards-Nominations
Should you wish to submit an application by letter mail, please see category specific forms included in the relevant categories below.
Please consult the awards descriptions and eligibility criteria sections below to inform your nomination(s).
Our amazing artists, administrators and volunteers will be recognized to represent the St. Catharines community through their commitment, talent, and contribution to the community in the following categories:
Arts in Education Award |
The Arts in Education Award celebrates an individual, collective or organization that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to engaging St. Catharines residents through arts education activities. (Preferred) To submit your nomination in the online form please click here: https://forms.stcatharines.ca/Culture/2021-Arts-Awards-Nominations To submit a hard copy nomination for the ARTS IN EDUCATION AWARD by letter mail please use this fillable form (click here) |
Emerging Artist Award |
The Emerging Artist Award is presented to an emerging St. Catharines artist working in any discipline to celebrate current accomplishments and future potential. Emerging Artists are establishing careers in their field and are working to become recognized professional artists. The Jury will consider nominees who are 18 years or older, who are based and active in St. Catharines and who have been practicing their art form for less than 10 years. (Preferred) To submit your nomination in the online form please click here: https://forms.stcatharines.ca/Culture/2021-Arts-Awards-Nominations To submit a hard copy nomination for the EMERGING ARTIST AWARD by letter mail please use this fillable form (click here) |
Established Artist Award |
The Established Artist Award is presented to a professional St. Catharines artist in any discipline who has received critical recognition for excellence in their art practice in St. Catharines and beyond. The jury will consider nominees who have been actively practicing their art form for at least 10 years and whose work has made an impact on the St. Catharines’ community. (Preferred) To submit your nomination in the online form please click here: https://forms.stcatharines.ca/Culture/2021-Arts-Awards-Nominations To submit a hard copy nomination for the ESTABLISHED ARTIST AWARD by letter mail please use this fillable form (click here) |
Making a Difference Award |
The Making a Difference Award celebrates 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. (Preferred) To submit your nomination in the online form please click here: https://forms.stcatharines.ca/Culture/2021-Arts-Awards-Nominations To submit a hard copy nomination for the MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD by letter mail please use this fillable form (click here) |
Patron of the Arts Award |
The Patron of the Arts Award celebrates an individual, business or organization that has made a meaningful contribution to the arts in St. Catharines through innovative, transformative, and entrepreneurial partnerships or philanthropic investments. (Preferred) To submit your nomination in the online form please click here: https://forms.stcatharines.ca/Culture/2021-Arts-Awards-Nominations To submit a hard copy nomination for the PATRON OF THE ARTS AWARD by letter mail please use this fillable form (click here) |
General Eligibility Criteria for Nominees |
Please consult the 2021 Nomination Guidelines (click here) for detailed eligibility criteria and Jury Scoring Criteria. |
The Awards Jury and Recipient Recognition |
Awards Jury All nominations will be evaluated by an independent jury comprised of three artists and/or arts professionals. The jury will be chaired by a member of the Arts Awards Subcommittee and will select the award recipients. All decisions of the jury are final. The Jury will remain anonymous until event day.
Award recognition will be presented as follows:
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Previous Event Details |
2020 Event: On Oct. 25, 2020 the Arts Awards went virtual! The awards were celebrated live online as a co-presentation by the City of St. Catharines with presenting partner FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Hosted by Jessica Wilson, our 2018 Emerging Artist Recipient and featuring performances by 2020 nominee Juliet Dunn accompanied by Peter Shea. Or on Facebook:
2020 Recipients: Arts in Education: Kari-Lynn Winters Emerging Artist: Erica Sherwood Established Artist: Danny Custodio Making a Difference: Juliet Dunn Jury’s Pick: Candice Turner-Smith |
For More Information |
Contact: Cultural Services Office |