All nominations are due August 1st for the 44th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards. This is presented by the Lincoln Arts Council.
The ceremony will be held October 28 at the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts, 1300 “Q” St. Nominations may be submitted using the online form at artscene.org, and more information is available by calling the LAC at 402-434-2787. A panel of community members will select the winners for:
The Outstanding Arts Organization Award recognizes those who made significant contributions to Lincoln’s arts community over a period of years.
The Artistic Achievement Award – Visual Arts recognizes excellence and accomplishment in any of the visual arts, including theatre and film.
The Artistic Achievement Award – Youth recognizes excellence and accomplishment in any arts discipline by a young person age 18 or younger.
The Artistic Achievement Award – Performing Arts recognizes excellence and accomplishment in any of the performing arts, including film.
The Artistic Achievement Award – Literary Arts recognizes excellence and accomplishment in any literary form.
The Gladys Lux Education Award recognizes special initiatives in or dedication to arts education.
The Legacy of the Arts Award recognizes an individual age 55 and older actively involved in creating, teaching, sharing or inspiring artistic expression in any discipline.
The Heart of the Arts Award recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding volunteer dedication to the arts or for making a major overall impact on the arts in Lincoln.
The ArtScene Backstage Award recognizes extraordinary service to the arts through behind-the-scenes efforts.
The Outstanding Event Award recognizes a performance, exhibition or project in the previous year (2021-22) that will be notable in the community memory for years to come because of its content or cultural significance. Virtual events are eligible.
The Benefactor of the Arts Award honors an individual, family, organization or business making significant financial contributions to the arts.
The Lincoln Community Foundation Arts for Kids Award honors an individual or organization from outside the arts professions whose leadership has enhanced arts activities and experiences for children.
Nomination forms from the previous year will be automatically resubmitted and updates are accepted. The public is encouraged to submit names of art community members who have passed away since the last awards ceremony in 2021 for memorial recognition.