Call for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring
July 09, 2007 -
Ottawa (Canada) -- The National Arts Centre (NAC) and the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA) are calling for nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring. The deadline for nominations is August 31, 2007.
The National Arts Centre award will be presented on Sunday November 4, 2007 in the evening at the Panorama Room of the NAC in Ottawa. The presentation is a highlight of CAPACOA's 20th annual conference, The Challenge of Excellence, which runs November 1 – 5, 2007 in Ottawa. 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 sculpture by a local artist, 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 Ottie Lockey (2006), Colin McIntyre (2005), CBC Radio/Radio de Radio-Canada (2004), Debut Atlantic (2003), 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 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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For more information, please contact:
Peter Feldman
Executive Director, CAPACOA
(613) 562-3515
Nadine Lunt
Communications Advisor, NAC
(613) 947-7000 ext. 560