Nominations are now open for the 2023 Winnipeg Arts Council Awards!
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Winnipeg Arts Council Awards!
The Winnipeg Arts Council Awards celebrate the artists, arts administrators, and patrons whose dedication makes Winnipeg a centre for cultural achievement.
The 2023 Awards celebration will be held as part of the Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts on Thursday June 1st at a new location, the RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre.
This year marks the 16th edition of the Awards.
Nominations for each award are proposed by Winnipeg’s artists and arts organizations based on the criteria for each award. Three awards honour different members of the arts community, including emerging and established artists and arts administrators. In addition, two awards are presented to donors and volunteers who have made significant contributions to the arts in Winnipeg.
Candidates proposed by eligible nominators will be considered by a jury composed of members of the city’s diverse arts and business communities. The jury determines the final shortlist to be announced as the nominees, as well as the winner in each category. Complete requirements for each award can be found below.
The deadline for Nominations is Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Any questions about the Winnipeg Arts Council Awards should be directed to Dominic Lloyd, Program & Arts Development Manager, at 204-943-7668 or [email protected].
Awards to Artists and Arts Administrators
Three awards recognize excellence and creativity in the arts: the On The Rise Award, the Making a Mark Award and the Making a Difference Award.
Download the full criteria and nomination form
The On The Rise Award recognizes the demonstrated promise of an emerging, professional Winnipeg artist in any discipline. This award is intended to help with the artist’s professional development. The jury may consider individuals of any age who have recently embarked on an artistic career. The RBC On The Rise Award recipient will receive a cash prize.
The Making a Mark Award applauds an established professional Winnipeg artist in any discipline, who is receiving critical recognition for excellence in their art practice in Winnipeg and beyond. The Making A Mark Award recipient will receive a cash prize.
The Making a Difference Award celebrates the contribution of a Winnipeg artist or arts professional to the growth and development of the arts in any discipline in Winnipeg. This award will likely go to someone well-established in their field. The Making A Difference Award recipient will receive a cash prize.
Awards to Arts Patrons
Two awards are presented to recipients from outside the arts community but whose ongoing support to the community is vital to the success of the arts in Winnipeg.
Download the full criteria and nomination form
The Arts Champion Award honours an individual, a business or a non-arts organization that has demonstrated sustained support to the arts in Winnipeg. The award is a unique work of art.
The Outstanding Volunteer Award honours an individual who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to volunteerism within the Winnipeg arts community. The award is a unique work of art as well as a cash donation on behalf of the winner to the Winnipeg arts organization of his or her choice.
If you have questions about the Winnipeg Arts Council Awards, please contact Dominic Lloyd, Program & Arts Development Manager, at 204-943-7668 or [email protected].