Nominations Sought for Governor's Awards for the Arts

Nominations are now being sought for the Governor’s Awards for the Arts 2008 which will be presented by Governor Timothy M. Kaine in September. The Awards, which have been presented only three times in Virginia, recognize outstanding lifetime achievement by Virginia artists, arts organization and those who support and encourage the arts.  The History of the Governor's Awards can be viewed as a PDF by Clicking Here.

Cheryl Anne Colton of the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will serve as Area Coordinator for the City of Alexandria.

The Governor's Awards are administered by the Virginians for the Arts Foundation and former First Lady of Virginia Jeannie Baliles is serving as the State Chair.  "While the Governor’s Awards spotlight the creative spirit throughout the Commonwealth, they also provide an opportunity to demonstrate how the arts contribute to the quality of life in our individual communities," said Ms. Colton.  "Our area is rich in the cultural arts, and I am honored to be asked to serve on this important program that recognizes their significance."

Nominations may be made by anyone in the Commonwealth and must be sent or e-mailed to the Virginia Commission for the Arts no later than May 15, 2008.  Forms are available as a PDF by Clicking Here, or online at www.arts.virginia.gov.   Nominees must be native Virginians or current residents; businesses and organizations must currently operate in the state.

A blue ribbon panel of judges will select 10 Award winners based upon the nomination materials.  The panel will be asked to have diversity among the winners in artistic discipline and region of the state, and the winners will be announced August 1.  An awards ceremony will be held at the Capitol in Richmond in September. For a complete Schedule with deadlines, Click Here (PDF).

No public funds are involved in the Governor’s Awards which are made possible through generous support from corporate sponsors including Dominion, Exxon/Mobil, Norfolk Southern, Philip Morris USA and Virginia Natural Gas.

For Additional information, contact:
Cheryl Anne Colton, Cultural Arts Administrator at 703-838.6348 or
June Britt, State Coordinator of the Governor's Awards for the Arts, 434-385-0600
or june@brittmarketing.com.

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2008 Alex Awards
"Call to Artists"

Click Here for a copy of the 2008 Alex Awards Brochure
in Acrobat Reader Format.

The Alexandria Commission for the Arts seeks proposals from artist(s) to create up to (5) works of art to be given as the 2008 Alex Awards. All proposals must be submitted to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts' office, 1108 Jefferson Street, by the close of business day on Monday, June 6, 2008.

This annual award program is geared to stimulate interest in the arts in the artistic, business, community and educational sectors. The Alex Award program recognizes Excellence in an Artistic Discipline, Excellence in Service to the Arts, Outstanding Contributions to Arts Education, an Innovative Partnerships between Businesses and the Arts.

The 2008 Alex Awards will be presented at a city-wide event scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2008 at the Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center, 1605 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA. Winners of the Alex Awards will receive a commissioned work(s) of art from an artist(s) who works or lives in Alexandria. The theme of the 2008 Alex Awards is "The Global Arts in Alexandria" and the artwork created for the award should evoke that theme.

To obtain "Call to Artists" form or request further information, please visit: www.alexandriacommissionforthearts.org , call the Commission's office at 703.838.6348, or e-mail: aca@alexandriava.gov.

For a copy of the "Call to Artists" Brochure in Acrobat Reader format, Click Here.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, call Cheryl Anne Colton at 703.838.6348 (TTY 703.838.4902) or e-mail at cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov.

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