BANGOR — The Cultural Development Commission is pleased to announce the first Bangor Arts Award for an individual or entity that embodies or supports the vitality and creativity of Bangor’s arts community. To be eligible for the award, the nominee must be a current resident of the City of Bangor and the organization must be a Bangor-based group. The winner, who will be called the ‘Bangor Artist of the Year’, will be announced at the opening of ARTober at the Zillman Art Museum on October 7.
The Bangor Artist of the Year can be a professional or amateur artist in any art medium. In selecting a person or group, nominators should consider participation in, influence on, or support of any art form, including but not limited to the visual arts, music, performing arts, or written arts. The Bangor Arts Award winner will be invited to participate in arts-related events throughout the year (eg talks, performances, studio visits, etc.), but this participation is voluntary. The winner will also receive a $1,000 cash prize and recognition at Bangor City Hall. Any resident of Bangor can submit a nomination, and self-nominations are allowed.
The Bangor Arts Award winner will be selected by a committee formed by the Artober subcommittee to evaluate the applications. This panel will consist of one commissioner from the Cultural Development Commission and at least two third-party Bangor citizens associated with the Bangor arts community.
To submit a nomination, return the nomination form to the City of Bangor website or submit a one-page letter including the information on the nomination form on or before August 15 to: Cultural.commission@bangormaine.gov or email the Cultural Development Commission , Community & Department of Economic Development Planning, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401.
Click here to view the nomination form.
