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ArtsKC announces new award categories
The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City is now accepting nominations for the 2010 ArtsKC Awards (formerly known as the BCA Partnership Awards).
The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City is now accepting nominations for the 2010 ArtsKC Awards (formerly known as the BCA Partnership Awards).
INTRODUCING NEW AWARDS THIS YEAR!
Virtuoso Award
Will recognize an exceptional individual that has volunteered for a metropolitan area arts organization(s) or artist(s).
Ensemble Award
Will recognize a group of corporate volunteers (from the same company) for their extraordinary support (non-financial) of a metropolitan area arts organization(s) or artist(s).
PARTnership Award
Will honor a metropolitan area business for a partnership, program, or grass roots effort that had, or continues to have, a significant impact on a local arts organization or artist.
Event Date, Time & Location
Friday, March 5th, 2010
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Starlight Theatre's Enclosed Stage
Eligibility
* Individuals and businesses located within the five-county metropolitan Kansas City area (Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas; Clay, Jackson, and Platte in Missouri) are eligible for nomination.
* Business foundations must be supported by corporate funds and organized for the purpose of providing philanthropic support to be eligible for nomination.
* Winners of the 2009 Kansas City BCA Partnership Awards (listed below) are ineligible to receive the PARTnership Award this year.
Benefits
Each year, the ArtsKC Awards luncheon increases in popularity and is attended by more than 500 metropolitan area business and arts professionals. This is a good opportunity for businesses to showcase their commitment to the arts. Winners will receive:
* A specially commissioned original work of art
* Recognition in all event publicity - including the arts organization or artist for whom they volunteer
* Recognition from the podium and the opportunity to give remarks
* Feature article in the ArtsKC e-newsletter and website
Deadline and Nomination Instructions
Self nominations accepted & encouraged. Nomination forms and supporting materials must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23rd at the following location:
Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City
Attn: Melvin Brooks
906 Grand, Suite 10-B
Kansas City, MO 64106
Additional Awards
In addition to the aforementioned awards, three businesses (small, medium, and large) and one not-for-profit organization will be recognized for their support of the 2009 ArtsKC Fund Workplace Giving Campaign.
ArtsKC will also present the Spotlight Award to an individual who has dedicated a significant amount of his or her time and talent to the Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City.
Businesses/organizations and individuals are encouraged to self nominate and there are no application fees. If you have questions please contact ArtsKC Awards Committee Chairman, Melvin Brooks at 816-517-5520 or wkdwnz@yahoo.com or ArtsKC Fund Director of Workplace Giving, Liz Albers, at 816-994-9223 or Albers@ArtsKC.org.
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