|
Creative
artists dream, take risks, solve problems, fashion new
ideas —They teach us new ways to hear, see and
experience the world —Their living and working
among us makes our community vibrant and enhances our
every-day lives.
Since
1960, the Cleveland Arts Prize has recognized the accomplishments
of Northeast Ohio’s creative artists and encouraged
their growth.
We
invite you to nominate artists who have made a difference
in our region and beyond. Exceptional artists - one
emerging, two at the peak of their careers, and one
for a lifetime of achievement - will be honored for
their significant contributions to the cultural vitality
of Northeast Ohio. Artistic categories include :
Design, Music & Dance, Visual Arts, and
Literature . |
|
Astra
1988
Acrylic
on acrylic with stainless skeleton
14' x 14
'John Clague
1967 Cleveland Arts Prize Awardee
|
|
|
Nomination
process and eligibility
The
public is strongly encouraged to submit nominations each year on behalf of
an artist. The Cleveland Arts Prize staff and board actively solicit nominations from a broad range of community leaders and arts organizations. This year's nominations deadline for 2007 Awards was February 28th and is now complete. The 2008 nomination period will be announced at a later date.
Nominations can be made on-line or by mail The Arts Prize staff
reviews nominations and contacts eligible nominees directly for
work samples and critical reviews. The staff and Chair decide on
selection of works for review.
Ineligibility: incomplete or late
forms, past winners, self-nominations, nominations that do not meet
the criteria will not be considered.
Juries
Juries
comprised of artists, arts professionals and arts connoisseurs will
review nominations and applications in four program areas: 1) Visual
Arts 2) Music & Dance 3) Design 4) Literature.
Each area jury will be made up of three members and may
make more than one recommendation from among the nominees.
The names of the jurors will be published on the website and in
the Annual Awards Celebration program booklet. A jury rotation occurs
every two years.
Selection
Process:
Criteria
in the first round include: Quality, innovation, risk-taking, ambition
of purpose, social relevance.
The “jury of the whole” convenes to review the total pool
of recommended candidates to determine the 3 artists of the year.
Their final recommendations are presented to the Board.
Criteria in the final round include: Significance of creative and
professional achievement, impact of the work in Northeast Ohio,
local and national peer recognition, artist potential for continued
artistic growth.
The jury process is planned and supervised by Cleveland Arts Prize
staff. Jury sessions are documented and archived to allow sharing
of comments with finalists.
All jurors and staff are briefed on protocol and procedures and
required to sign Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality statements.
|
