Finalists announced for 39th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards
Apr 11, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 11, 2024 (St. John’s, NL) – ArtsNL is pleased to announce the list of finalists for the 39th annual Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Awards.
This annual event is a celebration of the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador. Artists of all disciplines are recognized through the presentation of six awards.
Patron of the Arts Award – Recognizes a person, business, or organization that has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the arts in Newfoundland and Labrador through innovative, community, or sustained support of artistic activity. The finalists are:
- Rachel Gilbert
- IceberGallery
- Union House Arts
Emerging Artist Award – Recognizes new and undisputed talent. It is awarded to an emerging artist, group, or arts organization that has earned significant recognition for their professional artistic practice. The finalists are:
- Ting Ting Chen
- Amanda Gear
- Rebecca Sellars
Arts in Education Award – Recognizes an artist who has made an outstanding contribution to arts in education in Newfoundland and Labrador over a number of years. The finalists are:
- Susan Furneaux
- Andrew Kagumba
- Julie Lewis
Hall of Honour Award – Recognizes a person, group, or organization that has made a distinguished lifetime contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. The finalists are:
- Artistic Fraud
- Clyde Drew
- Kent Jones
Artist Achievement Award – Given annually to a practicing artist who has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador over a number of years. The finalists are:
- Carolina East
- Justin Fancy
- Cheryl Hickman
Artist of the Year Award – Recognizes the art or activity of a person, group, or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2023. The finalists are:
- Rachel Cousins
- Billy Gauthier
- Deantha Edmunds
A multidisciplinary selection committee has selected the winners for each of the six awards.
The winners will be announced on Friday, June 21, 2024, during the live Arts Awards show at the Regional Lifestyle Centre in Bay Bulls, NL. More details about the show will be announced in the coming weeks.
Information about the Arts Awards, including nomination criteria, is available on the ArtsNL website.
Media enquiries:
Charlene Jackson
Communications Officer
(709) 726-2212 ext. 3
charlene@artsnl.ca
The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (ArtsNL) is a non-profit Crown agency created in 1980 by The Arts Council Act. Its mission is to foster and promote the creation and enjoyment of the arts for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. The Council is governed by a volunteer board of 13 appointed by government, reflecting regional representation of the province. This includes 10 professional artists who provide sectoral representation of the arts community; two community representatives (with an interest in the arts); and one representative of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation (non-voting). ArtsNL receives an annual allocation of $5.3 million from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to support a variety of granting programs, program delivery, office administration, and communications. It also seeks support from the public and private sector. It supports the following artistic disciplines: dance, film, multidiscipline, music, theatre, visual art, and writing.
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