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Arts Council of the Central Okanagan is a resource centre and advocate for the arts in Kelowna and Central Okanagan. Find us at:
100-1690 Water Street,
Kelowna, BC V1Y 8T8
Phone: 250.861.4123
Fax: 250.861.4155
Email: Click here
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» Meet people who are involved in our arts community, and stay informed.
» Become eligible for group member grants.
» Have a worthy advocate to protect your artistic and cultural rights.
» Be able to join ARTSCO's special projects.
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2010 Okanagan Arts Awards
'Spirit of the Arts'
Click here to download poster.
The ARTS are the soul and spirit of society. They make a significant contribution to the social, cultural and economic well being of communities. It is important to support and encourage those who are instrumental in ensuring the arts survive and thrive.
With this in mind, The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan created the Okanagan Arts Awards to celebrate excellence in the arts in the Okanagan. These awards serve to underline the importance of the arts to our communities. The Arts Awards recognize individuals and groups for their outstanding achievement; for their significant contributions; or their noteworthy support of the arts.
The Okanagan Arts Awards host an annual event with winning nominees being recognized for their contributions with a sculptural award ceremony. This is done during an evening of entertainment and celebration (March 4, 2010). The Okanagan Arts Awards encompass the entire Okanagan Valley.
Arts Award Categories
Music: singing, song writing, performance
Theatre: producer, director, actor, company
Dance: performance, choreographers, companies
Literary Arts: fiction, non-fiction, news, weblogs'
Visual Arts: all forms and types of art
Design: pottery, fashion, jewelry, furniture
Media Arts: film, video, web, animation
Arts Educator: a teacher in any context, public schools, community, etc.
Supporter of the Arts: through financial, volunteer, assistance or other contributions
Lifetime Achievement: artist who has dedicated a lifetime to the arts
*An award will not necessarily be given out in every category. The Jury Committee reserves the right to not award a particular award based on its judgment of the nomination applications. Nominations can be for emerging or established artists, and can be individuals, groups, associations or businesses. Nominations can be made in one category only.
2010 Okanagan Arts Awards Nominees
Leonard Camplin, Chilliwack - Lifetime Achievement
Devon L. Muhlert, Vernon - Literary Arts
Joan Hariot, Vernon - Lifetime Achievement
Karen Close Kelowna - Arts Educator
Bob Kingsmill, Coldstream - Visual Arts
Geert Maas, Kelowna - Lifetime Achievement/Visual Arts
Mary Smith, Kelowna - Lifetime Achievement
Gary Pearson, Kelowna - Visual Arts
Sara Lige, West Kelowna - Arts Educator
Renee' Burgess, Kelowna - Arts Educator
Anna Jacyszyn, Kelowna - Music
Gayle Stephenson, Kelowna - Supporter
Tayna Bakala, Kelowna - Dance
Zainab Siddiqui, Kelowna - Media Arts
Haley Blais, Kelowna - Music
Leif Thordarson, West Kelowna - Theatre
Roslyn Frantz, Kelowna - Lifetime Achievement
Geert Maas, Kelowna - Lifetime Achievement/Visual Artist
Nancy Holmes, Kelowna - Writing/Literature
John Lent, Vernon - Literary Arts
Leroy Wiens, Kelowna - Arts Educator
Louise Sjoquist, West Kelowna - Theate
Josette de Roussy, Kelowna - Visual Arts
Andrea (Tancha) Garrett Dirickson, Summerland - Visual Arts
Jody LaFontaine, Lake Country - Supporter
Okanagan Arts Awards Sponsors
Okanagan Arts Awards Sponsorships Opportunities
Sponsorship Package
Introduction letter
Okanagan Arts Awards Winners
2009 Winners:
Music: Susan Aylard
Visual Arts: Jock Hildebrandt
Dance: Ballet Kelowna
Literary: Sharon Thesen
Media Arts: Rick Sagayadan
Theatre: Theatre Kelowna
Arts Educator: Tina Siddiqui
Arts Supporter: Mary Jo Schnepf
Lifetime Achievement: Francine Gravel
2008 Winners:
Music - Denis Letourneau, Vernon
Media Arts - Jim Elderton, Vernon
Dance - Tanya Bakala, Kelowna
Visual Arts - Judith Jurica, Vernon
Theatre - Shakespeare Kelowna, Kelowna
Design - Janice Fingado, Kelowna
Arts Educator - Rhonda Draper, Kelowna
Lifetime Achievement - Daphne Odjig, Penticton
Nominating and Criteria
Nomination requirements and criteria for the jury review can be found on the downloadable forms below. Nominations for the Okanagan Arts Awards must be received or postmarked by 4:00 pm on the due date to the office of the Arts Council of Central Okanagan. The Arts Awards will be awarded to individuals and groups who have taken on leadership roles within their respective art field or community, and who have reached significant accomplishments within their chosen art form.
If you have questions please phone ARTSCO number below. It is be possible to fill in the form on-line, however, it may or may not be possible to complete an entire nomination on-line as it depends on the material submitted as evidence of the applicant's accomplishments. Submissions can also be mailed or dropped off in person to:
Arts Council of the Central Okanagan
Office #100, 1690 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8T8
250-861-4123
Nominations Forms:
PDF Nomination Form
Word Nomination Form
About the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan
The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan was founded in 1966 by the Canadian Federation of University Women, a non-profit society with the worthy goal of promoting the ARTS in Kelowna through education, action and advocacy.
Today, a committed board of directors and volunteers fuels the council. They continue to support, strengthen and promote all art disciplines in order to enrich the cultural life in our community.
The Arts Council is committed to:
Nurturing emerging creative expression
Stimulating and encourage existing art projects and activities
Developing and strengthening cultural policy
Providing community recognition for creativity and arts excellence
Fostering pride in the arts and heritage of the region
It is ARTSCO's vision that all disciplines and traditions of the ARTS are made available and accessible for all to experience and enjoy.
If you feel passionate about the ARTS, volunteers are always welcome in our efforts to help create and sustain a thriving ARTS community in the Central Okanagan.
Also, if you are interested in giving a contribution we would be pleased to hear from you.
Call (250) 861-4123 or come stop by and visit at #100-1690 Water Street St. Kelowna.
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