Below are answers to frequently asked questions for Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Awards nominators and nominees. If your question is not answered here, please contact us at artsawards@artsnl.ca.
FOR NOMINATORS:
You can use the online form at https://artsnl.ca/awards/nominations.
No. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Yes. Keep in mind you must submit one nomination form per nominee.
Yes. The same nominee may be nominated in more than one award category, but a separate nomination form must be submitted for each category.
The Emerging Artist Award recognizes artists in the early stages of their professional careers. Age is not a determining factor; however, artists who have received professional project grants through ArtsNL in the established artist category do not qualify as "emerging."
If the nominee has already been nominated in the selected award category, consider nominating another eligible nominee.
Multiple nominations for the same nominee do not increase the nominee’s chances of receiving an award. If more than one nomination is submitted for the nominee in that award category, ArtsNL will proceed with the first complete nomination received.
Multiple nominations for the same nominee do not increase the nominee’s chances of receiving an award. If more than one nomination is submitted for the nominee in that award category, ArtsNL will proceed with the first complete nomination received.
Yes. Nominations are open to all eligible nominees, regardless of whether they have received funding from ArtsNL.
Past recipients cannot be nominated in an award category in which they have previously received an award. For a list of past recipients, click here.
A past nominee may be nominated again in an award category in which they were not a recipient.
Yes. Nominators must submit a new nomination each year. Nominations from previous years cannot be carried forward.
No. As a nominator, there is no residency requirement. However, residency requirements may apply to the nominee, depending on the award category. Be sure to review our award information pages before submitting your nomination.
Yes. The nominee must grant permission before the nomination is submitted. This gives the nominee a say in the process and helps ensure the information provided is accurate. Nominations submitted without consent will not be considered.
The submitted nomination form is regarded as a letter of support. Nominators are encouraged to use the Reason for Nomination section of the nomination form as thoughtfully as possible.
The nominee’s contact information is collected so ArtsNL can communicate directly regarding the nomination. This may include verifying nomination information, requesting support materials, and, if applicable, providing notification that the nominee has been selected as a finalist.
Information submitted via the nomination form is private and for internal use by ArtsNL staff and assessors during preparation for the Arts Awards.
FOR NOMINEES:
Award finalists and recipients are selected by a multidisciplinary assessor panel of professional artists from Newfoundland and Labrador.
ArtsNL staff and members of Council are not involved in the selection process.
ArtsNL staff and members of Council are not involved in the selection process.
The timeframe may vary annually. ArtsNL will contact all nominees via email. Be sure to check your email client's spam folder and/or add artsawards@artsnl.ca to your contacts.
ArtsNL will contact all nominees as soon as they are eligible to begin submitting support materials for their nomination(s). Nominees will receive an information package via email containing details about the submission process, including how to upload their desired support materials.
Your official nomination notification email will explain how to submit support materials and provide examples, such as a résumé or CV, photos, website or video links, video files, and news articles. These are examples, not a checklist. There is no required number or combination of support materials. You are best placed to decide what gives the jury a meaningful picture of your work and contributions to the arts.
Requirements for biographies and headshots or logos are explained in the questions below.
Requirements for biographies and headshots or logos are explained in the questions below.
Yes. ArtsNL does not keep support materials from previous award cycles. If you are nominated again, you will need to submit materials for the current cycle.
No. ArtsNL staff can answer questions about the submission process but cannot assess your choice of materials or confirm whether you have submitted enough for the jury’s consideration. Only you can decide what best represents your work and contributions to the arts for the jury’s consideration.
If you encounter any issues when attempting to submit your support materials, you can reach out to our team at artsawards@artsnl.ca for assistance.
No. ArtsNL will provide you with instructions on how to submit your support materials. Any materials sent via social media will not be considered.
The nomination form submitted by your nominator is regarded as a letter of support and nominees are not required to submit additional letters. However, you are free to do so, if desired.
When considering your nomination(s), the assessors will read your bio when reviewing your support materials. The bio will help them gain insight into your artistic journey.
If you are shortlisted for an award, your bio and headshot will be used in all Arts Awards-related publicity. By supplying these items, ArtsNL can represent you accurately.
If you are shortlisted for an award, your bio and headshot will be used in all Arts Awards-related publicity. By supplying these items, ArtsNL can represent you accurately.
You must supply a short paragraph of approximately 100-200 words. You may also include two versions of your bio: one longer bio and the shorter single-paragraph version.
Anything you feel is important in representing you and your art should be included in your bio. The assessors will read the bio when reviewing your support materials, which will help them gain insight into your artistic journey. If you are shortlisted, details of your bio will be used to represent you in promotional materials for the Arts Awards ceremony.