Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 Mayor’s Arts Awards. The awards recognize the accomplishments of artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members committed to enriching their communities through the arts.
There will be four awards presented this year:
- Cultural Ambassador: Awarded to an individual who has significantly contributed to Seattle’s arts and cultural community and raised the visibility of 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. New category.
- Cultural Preservation: Recognizing the restoration and preservation of our local heritage. Open to physical preservation and/or cultural preservation. Open to individuals and organizations. New category.
- 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 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.”
Murray will honor recipients of the 2015 Mayor’s Arts Awards at a public ceremony at Seattle Center, Friday, Sept. 4. The event is free and open to the public.
The nomination deadline May 31. The nomination form is available online at www.seattle.gov/arts. For a print version of the form, contact (206) 684-7171 or [email protected].
The Seattle Arts Commission will review public nominations and recommend recipients to the mayor for final selection. Last year more than 600 nominations were received.
