The Brighton Cultural Arts Commission announces a call for nominations for its 2023 Excellence in Arts Awards. Brighton has a vibrant and growing cultural arts community, and the Commission would like to celebrate individuals, groups and businesses within Brighton who are cultural arts champio
The Commission is seeking nominations in the following categories:
Master of Visual Arts - This category is open to photographers, painters, potters, sculptors, jewelry designers, and fiber artists.
Master of Performing Arts - This category is open to individuals or groups who are filmmakers, dancers, actors/actresses, directors, or musicians.
Master of Literary Arts - This category is open to writers of various genres.
Visionary - This category is open to an individual, group, or business that has been a leader in the Brighton cultural arts scene.
Master of Cultural Arts in Education - This category is open to an individual, group, or business that has offered some form of creative arts activity to the youth within our community.
Outstanding Volunteer in Cultural Arts - This category is open to an individual who has devoted his/her time, talent, and service to enhance the cultural experience in Brighton.
Beyond Brighton - This category is open to an individual, group, or business from outside the community that has strengthened our community’s cultural arts.
To nominate someone, please send a completed nomination form to JoanKniss@aol.com or Joan Kniss at 361 Terra Vista St., Brighton, CO 80601. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, September 12.
The Excellence in Arts Awards will be presented at a special event on October 18 at 7 p.m. at Eagle View Adult Center. If you have questions, please contact Arts & Culture Coordinator David Gallegos at 303-655-2176 or dgallegos@brightonco.gov.