The Denver Arts & Venues is currently accepting applications and nominations for the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture to recognize programs, individuals and organizations that make significant and lasting contributions to the artistic, cultural and creative landscape in the City and County of Denver.
Donor Name: Denver Arts & Venues
State: Colorado
County: Denver County (CO)
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 07/28/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Award Categories
- Arts and Culture Youth Award
- This award is presented to an organization or individual that has had a positive impact on youth in their community through the arts. This category is open to individuals ages 14 and up.
- Arts and Culture Impact Award
- This award is presented to an individual or an organization that has made a significant and lasting impact on arts and culture in the City and County of Denver. This category requires that the nominee have at least 10 years of history in the arts in the City and County of Denver.
- Arts and Culture Innovation Award
- This award is presented to an individual or organization that is breaking new ground in the arts and whose contribution to innovation in the arts has been significant in 2023 or 2024.
- Arts and Culture JEDI Award
- This award is presented to an individual or organization that has focused their arts and culture work on justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI). Nominees for this award have a demonstrated track record of integrating an equity practice into their day to day operations and programming, and in so doing work to support historically under-resourced communities.
- Arts and Culture Global Award
- This award is presented to an individual or organization whose work has had national and international significance – bringing the world to Denver and Denver to the world.
Funding Information
Winners will be recognized through a $2,500 stipend, a video highlighting their achievements, and a piece of artwork created by local artists which will include a plaque commemorating the award. They will be honored at a luncheon award ceremony.
Criteria
- Individuals may nominate an individual or organization through a simple form and Arts & Venues will follow up with the nominee for more information. Alternatively, individuals and groups may apply for an award directly.
- Groups and individuals need not be nominated prior to completing an application. Those applying for a Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture for themselves or their organization may complete an application on their own behalf.
For more information, visit Denver Arts & Venues.
