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Re:Imagine
An Ongoing Series of Free Lectures and Presentations that Celebrate the Creative Okanagan

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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:
#203 1905 Evergreen Court
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9L4
Phone: 250.861.4123
Fax: 250.861.4155
Email: Click here


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British Columbia Arts Council
Regional District of the Central Okanagan
Canada Council of the Arts

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2012 Okanagan Arts Awards

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.

  • June 1, 2011 Call to Artists for the Award Sculpture Design
  • 2012 Submission Package
  • July 1, 2011 Call for Nominations for Awards
  • 2012 Norminations Package
  • October 5, 2011 Official Okanagan Arts Awards Launch
  • January 9, 2012 Deadline for Nominations
  • January 29, 2012 Selection of Award Recipients
  • February 25, 2012 Awards and celebration


  • AWARD CATEGORIES

  • The Central Okanagan Foundation Community Arts Organization Award
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Dance
  • Literary Arts
  • Visual
  • Design
  • Media Arts
  • Arts Educator
  • Supporter of the Arts
  • A Lifetime Achievement Award
    Individuals, groups, associations or businesses are eligible to be nominated for these awards.


    Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Click here to learn more

    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.

    Okanagan Arts Awards Sponsors

    Sponsors


    Okanagan Arts Awards Winners

    2011 Okanagan Arts Awards Winners
  • Music: Imant Raminsh
  • Visual Arts: Frances Harris
  • Design: Donald Gillard
  • Arts Educator: Sarah Lige and Dawn Emerson
  • Theatre: Jeff Samin
  • Media Arts: Ascent Films: Jiri Bakala, Myles McGovern, Steve Antturi
  • Dance: Ballet Kelowna
  • Supporter of the Arts: Liz Burnett
  • Central Okanagan Foundation Community Arts Association Award: Livessence
  • Lifetime Achievement: Roslyn Frantz.

    2010 Okanagan Arts Awards Winners
  • Lifetime Achievement: Geert Maas, Kelowna
  • Literary Arts: Nancy Holmes, Kelowna
  • Arts Educator: Leroy Wiens, Kelowna
  • Visual Arts: Gary Pearson, Kelowna
  • Music: Anna Jacyszyn, Kelowna
  • Supporter of the Arts: Jody LaFontaine, Lake Country
  • Dance: Tanya Bakala, Kelowna
  • Theatre: Louise Sjoquist, Kelowna

    2009 Okanagan Arts Awards 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 Okanagan Arts Awards 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

    Contact Us for more information on the Okanagan Arts Awards or for sponsorship information
    please contact the Arts council's Office at 250 861 - 4123 or info@artsco.ca



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    #203 1905 Evergreen Court, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9L4
    Telephone: 250.861.4123 | Fax: 250.861.4155 | Email: Click here

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