Deadline: 3-Feb-22
Nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Arts Awards are now open.
Every two years, Montana honors those individuals and institutions who've contributed a substantial legacy to the arts in Big Sky Country. Presented in the Governor's name, these awards represent the highest honor Montana bestows on those working in the visual, performing, and literary arts.
Selection Criteria
- The Governor's Arts Award honors outstanding citizens and organizations in Montana whose achievements in the arts, or on behalf of the arts, benefit all Montanans.
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Awardees demonstrate:
- Achievement and artistic excellence
- Dedication to Montana
- Ongoing contributions to the cultural community
- Worthiness of recognition
Nomination Process
The process for selecting awardees goes through two phases: nomination and finalist review. Candidates must be living at the time of nomination, and previous awardees are not eligible. Montana Arts Council members and staff are not eligible to submit nominations. An individual may make more than one nomination, each with a separate nomination form. By completing a nomination form, the nominator signifies the intent to provide additional information if the candidate advances as a finalist and awardee. Nominations can be submitted online or postmarked through mail by the deadline date.
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Information required at the time of nomination includes:
- Candidate contact information
- Nominator contact information
- Narrative responses addressing the candidate's qualifications
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Nominees will be vetted to identify finalists, using the following criteria:
- Not a previous recipient of a Governor's Arts Award
- Dedication to Montana
- Contribution to cultural landscape
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Finalists information will include:
- Narrative responses on the finalist's achievements and impact
- Letters of recommendation
- Biography, resume, or history
- Links to support samples such as images, videos, or press articles
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Finalists will be reviewed using the following criteria:
- Achievement and artistic excellence
- Dedication to Montana
- Ongoing contributions to the cultural community
- Worthiness of recognition
For more information, visit Montana Arts Council.
For more information, visit https://art.mt.gov/gaa