2012 Governor’s Awards for the Arts seeks candidates

Nominations are open through Aug. 31 for the Alaska State Council on the Arts 2012 Governor’s Awards for the Arts. Awards will be given in the following categories: Arts Education, Individual Artist, Arts Organization and Native Arts.

Eligibility is open to any individual, organization or institution that has made a significant contribution to the arts in Alaska, with the exception of current ASCA Council members, staff or prior award recipients.

The awards will be presented at the Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities Oct. 18 at the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage. Award recipients will be selected by the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the Office of the Governor, based on nominations from the public. Requirements for each category include:

Arts Education (individual or organization) — Dedication to providing Alaska young people with quality arts education through artist residencies, arts curriculum or arts experiences; advocacy, commitment to arts education; statewide or broad community impact and recognition of peers.

Individual Artist — Artistic leadership, distinction and merit; recognition of artistic contribution to the state or community through previous honors and awards, reviews or articles; longevity of impact to state or community.

Arts Organization — Visionary and innovative leadership; statewide impact and collaboration with other organizations; stability and longevity of the organization.

Native Arts (organization or individual) — Outstanding effort to perpetuate and promote Alaska’s Native arts and cultural heritage or significant impact of artistic contribution that advances the culture.

Nomination forms are available online at eed.state.ak.us/aksca.

For more information, contact the Alaska State Council on the Arts at (888) 278-7424 or (907) 269-6610.