Nominate your favourite artist or arts organization today! Nomination Deadline - December 1, 2009

There are only a few months left to get nominations in for the annual
Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts and we don't want Kingston
to miss a chance to have the great work of its artists and arts
organizations recognized.

I would appreciate it if you would help us spread the word about this
program recognizing the outstanding achievements and contribution arts
and culture make to communities across the province. You may even want
to make a nomination yourself!

The award is conferred in two categories: an individual artist award of
$35,000 and an arts organization award of $50,000. Information about the
nomination process and nomination forms are posted on the Ontario Arts
Council website at _www.arts.on.ca_ <http://www.arts.on.ca>. *
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*Nomination Deadline – December 1, 2009*

Nominations can recognize a candidate engaged in any professional arts
practice including community arts, crafts, dance, music, opera, theatre,
visual and media arts, writing or cultural industries such as book and
magazine publishing, digital media, film, television and sound recording.

The prizes are not intended as an "end of service" reward or as
recognition for a single great accomplishment but rather for a level of
achievement that is extraordinary and unique.

Anyone can nominate. We are delighted to receive nominations from
Ontario residents who enjoy and take an interest in Ontario's arts and
cultural industries.

The Ontario Arts Council administers the selection process for the
awards. For more information contact the council at: 416-961-1660 ext.
6666, toll free 1-800-387-0058 ext 6666 or info@arts.on.ca.