Do you know a Richmond artist or arts organization who deserves recognition?
If yes, then step up and nominate them for the eighth annual Richmond Arts Awards by Monday, March 14.
The awards, which recognizes excellence in the arts in the city, are divided into six categories: Business and the Arts; Volunteerism; Cultural Leadership; Artistic Innovation; Arts Education and Youth Arts.
All artistic disciplines are eligible, including visual, performing, literary and culinary arts, as well as craft, environmental arts and new media.
To date, the program has attracted more than 170 nominations among the six categories, recognizing both well-established institutions as well as rising stars in Richmond’s music, theatre, dance and literary arts scenes.
Three finalists in each of the six categories will be named in April.
Established in 2009, the Richmond Arts Awards program is designed to recognize the achievements in and contributions to the arts by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business leaders.
Nominations close on Monday, March 14 at 5 p.m. for the awards, which will be announced in May by Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
Richmond Arts Awards 2016 was developed in partnership by the City of Richmond with the Richmond Arts Coalition and is supported by the Richmond News.
