On June 1, 2009 the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council will once again celebrate the individuals and entities who create and support the arts in our region at the 2009 Work of Art Awards. Winners in six different categories will be presented with a unique piece of artwork designed by a local artist. The awards ceremony will be followed by a party celebrating our creative community, complete with food, drink, live performances and more. Further information will be posted to this website when it becomes available, so check back often.
 
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The Work of Art Awards - Welcome!
Award Categories
You are invited to nominate an outstanding individual, organization, business or school to be a recipient of a 2009 Work of Art Award. The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is seeking nominations for the June 1, 2009 event in the following award categories:
Arts & Technology Award honors an artist or organization that has successfully incorporated technology in a skillful or inventive way to do their artistic or management work. This award is presented in partnership with the Center for Arts Management and Technology at Carnegie Mellon University and the Pittsburgh Technology Council.
Best Practices in Arts Management Award recognizes an innovative and creative arts management practice that can serve as a model for the advancement of arts and culture in the region and beyond.
   
Creative Arts and Business Partnership Award recognizes a successful collaboration between an arts organization and a business that furthered the interests of both parties.
   
  Excellence in Arts Education Award honors an individual or organization in the Pittsburgh region who has worked over time to implement excellence in arts education. This award is presented in partnership with Arts Education Collaborative and Gateway to the Arts.
   
Public Art Award recognizes an individual or organization's efforts in the development of a public art project that contributes to the quality of life and economic development of a Pittsburgh community.
   
Working Artist Award recognizes an individual artist who has demonstrated exceptional innovation, boldness and creativity when working on the business/promotion side of his or her art.
   
   
During the celebration the Arts Council will also be presenting awards for the following:
  Artful Attire Award will be awarded to an event attendee during the Celebration.
   
  Outstanding Leadership in the Arts Award recognizes an individual or organization from the business, legal, arts or civic sectors whose work has had a significant impact on the region's cultural landscape.
   
Outstanding Volunteer/Firm Award recognizes outstanding personal contributions of an active volunteer or firm from the Arts Council's Business Volunteers for the Arts® and/or Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts programs.

Download a Nomination Form
The deadline for nominations is Friday February 13, 2009 (this is not a postmark deadline).



If you have questions about the nominations process or are interested in participating as either a volunteer or event sponsor, please contact the Arts Council at 412.391.2060 or send us an email.

   
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All nomination forms are in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Reader, click on the Adobe logo to receive a free downloadable copy.

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707 Penn Ave, 2nd Fl Pittsburgh PA 15222-3401
 412.391.2060
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