The Denver Arts & Venues is 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
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline:
- For Nominations: 08/21/2023
- For Applications: 09/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500
Details:
Award Categories
- Arts and Culture Youth Award
- This award is presented to a person under 24 that has made a noteworthy difference in the community through the arts or an organization that has significantly impacted the lives of youth in the City and County of Denver through the arts.
- 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 2022 or 2023.
- Arts and Culture EDI Award
- This award is presented to an individual or organization that has focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through their work. Nominees for this award may have: worked to integrate an equity practice into their operations, developed a specific program the supports communities that have been historically marginalized including people of color, people with disabilities or LGBTQIA+, presented an event centered in social justice and the arts, or may be able to demonstrate commitments and authentic partnerships with historically under-resourced communities.
- Arts and Culture Global Award
- This award is presented to an individual or organization that has brought Denver’s arts and culture to the national or world stage. Nominees for this category have received national or international recognition through collaboration, media coverage, or grant dollars received.
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.
