ARCH Development Corporation Announces First Annual East of the River Distinguished Artist Award - $5,000 prize!
Presented by Honfleur Gallery with
funding from the Gautier Family
The first Annual East of the River Distinguished Artist Award recognizes a
current East of the Anacostia River artist for artistic excellence as well as
significant impact on the DC cultural life.
One EOR artist is honored with
this $5,000 award each year.
Nominations
for 2012’s East of the River Distinguished Artist Award are due by June 15,
2012.
Who is eligible?
Artists who currently live East of
the Anacostia River neighborhoods in all disciplines—including dance, film,
literature, music, theater, photography and visual arts—whose careers have made
a substantial impact on the arts in the District of Columbia may apply. Artists
must have lived East of Anacostia River for at least one year and worked in
District of Columbia for more than five years. No one may receive the award
more than once. No posthumous awards will be made. Application must include at
least two pieces of work that have been completed or are in progress from the
current year of application.
The award celebrates the
achievements and contributions of East of the River artists who, individually
and collectively, have made an impact for the wealth of arts in Washington,
D.C. Although these East of the River artists have been working in the District
of Columbia over a number of years, their role in the DC cultural scene is
often overlooked. In recognizing them, the award will help document the East of
the River cultural history and continue the long succession of tradition EOR
artists. This award is the newest component of the ARCH Development Corporation
support for local artists and will be given on an annual basis.
How to apply?
Applications are accepted either
by mail only or dropping off applications in person. (Please note: no feedback
will be given at that time of drop off.) An application form, a one to two page
description of the candidate's career and its impact, up to fifteen (15) images
or documentation of the work along with a required image script, resume and two
letters of support are required. Anyone that qualifies as an East of the River
artist may apply (see above: Who is
eligible?)
NOTE: *All files need to be high
res (300dpi and no larger than 5x7inches) burned onto a CD or flashdrive.
Please see application for more details.
Who chooses the Distinguished
Artist?
The panel is composed of
individuals representing a variety of artistic disciplines and others well
versed in the history of the arts in the District of Columbia and with specific
knowledge of the East of the River neighborhoods. This panel then recommends a
candidate to the ARCH’s board of directors.
When is the Distinguished Artist
announced?
The
deadline is June15, 2012. No extensions will be given. The artist will be
notified by August 1, 2012. The East of the River Distinguished Artist Award
will include an awards ceremony at the closing ceremony of the Honfleur Gallery
Annual East of the River Show, currently planned for September 7, 2012, which
is mandatory to attend to receive the award.
Go HERE for the East of the River Distinguished Artist application. Good luck!
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