{"id":115965,"date":"2023-02-09T22:27:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T03:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=115965"},"modified":"2023-02-09T22:28:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T03:28:24","slug":"arts-ovation-is-back-allentown-arts-commissions-annual-awards-return-spring-2023-nominations-are-due-february-17-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=115965","title":{"rendered":"ARTS OVATION IS BACK! Allentown Arts Commission\u2019s Annual Awards Return Spring 2023 Nominations Are Due February 17, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Allentown Arts Commission announces that nominations are now being sought for the Allentown Arts Commission\u2019s 32nd<\/sup> Annual Arts Ovation Awards Celebration to be held in Allentown May 11, 2023. The event celebrates Allentown\u2019s outstanding achievements in the Arts.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are returning large! With recent events, it\u2019s more important than ever for our arts community to rally and celebrate the dedication and creativity we\u2019ve seen throughout our city,\u201d said Jane Heft, Allentown Arts Commission Chair. \u201cIt is an incredible achievement to be nominated alongside this passionate and prestigious group of previous recipients.\u201d<\/p>\n

The public is invited to submit their nominations in writing or via email in the following seven categories:<\/p>\n

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  1. Outstanding Achievement in Visual Arts:<\/strong> An individual and\/or Arts organization.<\/li>\n
  2. Outstanding Achievement in Performing Arts<\/strong>: <\/em>An individual and\/or Arts organization.<\/li>\n
  3. Outstanding Achievement in Literary Arts:<\/strong> An individual and\/or Arts organization.<\/li>\n
  4. Outstanding Philanthropy:<\/strong> An individual and\/or Arts organization.<\/li>\n
  5. Outstanding Service:<\/strong> An individual and\/or organization who has had a major impact on the arts through exceptional service, volunteerism, or leadership.<\/li>\n
  6. Outstanding Educator in the Arts: <\/strong>An individual and\/or organization who has made an outstanding impact on their students in the arts.<\/li>\n
  7. Emerging Artist Award:<\/strong> An award given for emerging or up-and-coming talent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Eligibility Guidelines:<\/strong>\u00a0 Individuals or organizations whose achievements have had a significant
    \nand positive impact on the citizens of Allentown and the quality of life in the Allentown Arts &
    \nCultural Community. Award recipients will be selected from the nominations received by the Arts Ovation Committee.<\/p>\n

    Nominations must be submitted by no later than February 17, 2023 by 4pm. Each must contain the name, address, phone number and email of the nominee, as well as the specific category of the nominee.\u00a0 A summary is requested stating why the nominee meets the qualifications for the award. Applications for nominations are available online at AllentownArts.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

    For press inquiries, or more information on submissions, sponsorship & support, please call Jane Heft at
    \n610-762-8099, or email to     arts@allentownpa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Informaion provided to TVL by:
    \nJane Heft\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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