Award recipients will be announced in a special ceremony hosted by Mayor Malcolm Brodie. In addition, there will be live entertainment, catering and a cash bar
Date/Time: May 12 2020, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Richmond, City HallCost: Free
The annual Arts Awards recognize the achievements and contributions to the arts by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business leaders.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the following six categories:
Arts Education
Recognizes an individual or organization whose achievements and contributions to arts education have been significant and far reaching.
Artistic Innovation
Recognizes an individual artist or organization that is producing visionary creative work, exhibiting innovation within their arts discipline and/or bringing a new cultural experience to the city of Richmond.
Business and the Arts
Recognizes a business that has made a significant contribution to the arts in Richmond by supporting a Richmond-based artist or arts organization through sponsorship, philanthropic and/or volunteer service.
Volunteerism
Recognizes an individual that has made a significant contribution to the arts in Richmond by supporting a Richmond-based artist or arts organization through volunteer service.
Youth Arts
Recognizes a performing, literary or visual artist, 24 years of age or younger, who has demonstrated outstanding promise and commitment to the Richmond arts community.
The winner of this category will be awarded a $200 cash prize by the Richmond Arts Coalition.
Cultural Leadership
Recognizes an arts professional or organization as a leader in their arts discipline, their organization stewardship and/or their contribution to Richmond’s cultural development.
The Richmond Arts Awards are presented through a partnership between the Richmond Arts Coalition and the City of Richmond's Arts Services, and sponsored by the Richmond News.
The Richmond Arts Awards are presented through a partnership between the Richmond Arts Coalition and the City of Richmond's Arts Services, and sponsored by the Richmond News.
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