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Help the City of St. Catharines celebrate arts in the community by nominating a local artist or arts champion.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 St. Catharines Arts Awards. Local artists, residents, businesses, and organizations are eligible to be nominated for the annual awards in the following categories: the Arts in Education Award, the Emerging Artist Award, the Established Artist Award, the Making a Difference Award, and the Patron of the Arts Award.
“There are so many artists, producers, administrators, educators, and arts supporters in St. Catharines whose commitment and talent are integral to the City’s vibrant arts and culture sector,” says Culture Coordinator Ashley Judd-Rifkin. “The Arts Awards are a way for us to celebrate their accomplishments and thank them for their ongoing contribution to our community.”
Nominees must be a St. Catharines resident or have been consistently active in the arts in the City for an extended period.
The biennial City awards celebrate excellence in all areas of artistic creation – recognizing artists, as well as those who support them through their leadership, financial support, and volunteer efforts.
The nomination deadline is Monday, February 9.
A jury of arts community leaders will adjudicate the nomination submissions to select the award recipients. The jury will evaluate nominations on artistic excellence, career, and impact of the individual, collective or organization.
The 2026 St. Catharines Arts Awards will be presented on Thursday, June 18 in Robertson Theatre at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.
Since the awards’ inception in 2005, more than 85 awards have been presented to artists, businesses, individuals and organizations who have demonstrated excellence in artistic creation and contribution to the arts in St. Catharines.
Learn more about the St. Catharines Arts Awards and how to nominate someone at stcatharines.ca/ArtsAwards
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