Deadline: 3-Sep-21
The City of San Marcos Arts Commission is seeking nominations for the annual San Marcos Arts (SMarts) Award, a recognition program honoring artists, arts and cultural organizations, community members and businesses, who have contributed substantially to the cultural and artistic life of the community.
Objectives
- To broaden public awareness of the availability, excellence and diversity of the arts in San Marcos.
- To encourage local artists and art advocates to participate in community events, share their talents with others, and in other ways intensify citizen awareness of the arts in San Marcos.
- To promote continuing arts education programs, and the enhancement of student participation in arts and cultural activities.
- To contribute to the development of community cohesion and social bonds through community participation in the arts.
- To expand awareness of the San Marcos Arts Commission, and thereby enhance the city’s reputation as a supporter and preserver of the arts.
Eligibility Criteria
- Artists, arts and cultural organizations, community members and businesses who have contributed substantially to the cultural/artistic life of the community.
Contributions Eligible for Recognition
- Has provided an art form for public enjoyment and or participation.
- Has expanded opportunities for artists to create and/or show/perform their work.
- Has strengthened the role of the arts, encouraged learning in the arts and/or promoted continuing arts education programs.
- Has broadened public awareness of the availability, excellence and diversity of the arts in the community.
- Any achievement that has contributed to the development of community participation in and awareness of the arts in San Marcos.
For more information, visit http://sanmarcostx.gov/1352/SMarts-Award