Nominations Open for Governor’s Awards in Arts
Nominations Open for Governor’s Awards in Arts
Nominations are open for the 28th biennial Governor’s Awards in the Arts, co-sponsored by Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council. The prestigious awards celebrate individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made significant statewide contributions to the arts across the state, whether through artistic excellence, arts education, or support of Native American cultural initiatives.
There are several classifications for the awards.
Distinction in Creative Achievement – Nominees in this lifetime achievement category should be individual artists who have made significant contributions in any of the various arts disciplines.
Outstanding Service in Arts Education – Nominees in this lifetime achievement category should be individuals who have made significant contributions to arts education as a teacher, mentor or catalyst.
Outstanding Support of the Arts by an Individual – Nominees in this lifetime achievement category should be individuals who have made outstanding contributions in supporting and encouraging the arts with their time, talent or funding.
Outstanding Support of the Arts by an Organization or Business – Nominees in this lifetime achievement category should be an organization, business or corporation that has demonstrated leadership in supporting and encouraging the arts through time, talent and funding, or by funding and presenting projects by South Dakota artists for public education and enjoyment.
Outstanding Support of the Arts to Native Nations with Lands in South Dakota – This award will be given to an individual, organization or business from South Dakota that has made significant contributions through the arts to Native nations with lands in South Dakota. The recipient will have demonstrated strong arts traditions and revitalization in Native communities by promoting social justice and cultural understanding.
The Governor’s Awards in the Arts will be presented in Fort Pierre on February 17, 2027. Nominations may be made by an organization, institution or individual and must be submitted by Sunday, November 15. Employees and board members of Arts South Dakota and the South Dakota Arts Council are not eligible for these awards.
Materials to be submitted include the online nomination form and a brief personal history of the nominee and summary of accomplishments of the nominee, no more than three pages in length. Samples or representations of artists work are encouraged. Up to five letters of support may be uploaded. For a list of previous recipients and to nominate, visit ArtsSouthDakota.org.
Contact Shari Kosel with any questions, shari@ArtsSouthDakota.org. More information about the awards and the nomination form is available at ArtsSouthDakota.org.
