Call for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring
July 04, 2003 -
Ottawa (Canada) -- The National Arts Centre and the Canadian Arts Presenting Association/l'Association canadienne des organismes artistiques (CAPACOA) are once again extending a call for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring. The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 29th, 2003.
The National Arts Centre award will be presented at a special dinner on Sunday, November 16, 2003, during CAPACOA's annual conference, which takes place from November 13 to 17. Established in 1992, the $2,500 award honours exceptional achievement in fostering the touring of live performance arts in Canada. The recipient - who will also receive a specially-designed sterling silver sculpture by Edmonton artist Roy Leadbeater - is chosen from nominations solicited from within the industry and is selected by a jury composed of presenters, artists, management and representatives from the National Arts Centre and CAPACOA. The recipient may be an individual, performing company, corporation or other organization.
Previous recipients include Richard Stoker (2002), Nicholas Goldschmidt (2001), Bruce Owen (2000), the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (1999), David Haber (1998), Dr. Elmer Iseler (1997), Jean-Paul Gagnon (1996), Hugh Davidson (1995), Mark Porteous (1994), George Zukerman (1993), and CAPACOA (1992).
Nominations for the the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring may be submitted using the attached nomination form, and must be sent directly to CAPACOA along with documentation detailing the nominee's background, experience, achievements and long-term contribution to live performance touring in Canada. Submissions should also include two supporting letters of reference and any other material pertinent to the nomination.
CAPACOA is a federally incorporated, non-profit pan-Canadian organization serving the performing arts touring and presenting field. The National Arts Centre is Canada's pre-eminent showcase for the performing arts and the catalyst for the performing arts nationally. The National Arts Centre is home to the internationally acclaimed National Arts Centre Orchestra, and is a leader in the presentation of classical music, dance, English and French theatre, variety and community programming.
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