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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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Join the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan today and you will:
» Meet people who are involved in our arts community, and stay informed.
» Become eligible for group member grants.
» Have a worthy advocate to protect your artistic and cultural rights.
» Be able to join ARTSCO's special projects.
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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
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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