Arts Announcement: Call for Nominations

Did you know that you can submit a nomination for the Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts?

Eligibility:

1. Individual living artists working in any discipline (including literary & performance, e.g. spoken word) who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the arts
   
2. Individual non-artists who have made significant or distinguished contributions to the arts in New Mexico
3. Businesses, non-profits or foundations with sustained involvement in and support of the arts.
   

Nominators: Can be individual New Mexico residents or representatives of businesses or organizations in New Mexico.

Entry Deadline: Postmarked by March 6 or hand delivered by 5 p.m. March 6 to the New Mexico Arts offices.

More Info and Nomination Form: Go to http://www.nmarts.org/awards or call 505-827-6490 or 800-879-4278.

The Governor's Arts Awards were established in 1974 by Governor Bruce King and First Lady Alice King to celebrate the enormous roles – both economic and cultural – that artists, craftspeople and arts supporters play in the life of New Mexico. During its 34-year existence, a diverse and prestigious list of painters, weavers, sculptors, dancers, musicians, storytellers, poets, actors, playwrights and potters have been honored. Past awardees include Georgia O’Keeffe, Laura Gilpin, Max Evans, Wilson Hurley, Joy Harjo, Bill Mauldin, John Nichols, Pablita Velarde and Cipriano Vigil.

Nominations for the awards are invited each year from arts groups and interested New Mexicans. All nominations are reviewed by a committee of the New Mexico Arts Commission, which sends its recommendations to the full Commission and to the Governor.

(Download nomination form here)