The Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards
Celebrating Excellence in the Arts Community of Lincoln, Nebraska
The Mayor’s Arts Awards, hosted annually by the Lincoln Arts Council, are a prestigious recognition of individuals and organizations whose contributions enrich the cultural landscape of Lincoln. These awards honor outstanding achievements across various artistic disciplines and celebrate those who foster accessibility to arts experiences within our community.
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Acknowledges excellence and accomplishment in visual arts, encompassing mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, and film.
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Celebrates excellence and accomplishment in any of the performing arts disciplines, including theatre, dance, music, and film.
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Recognizes excellence and accomplishment in literary forms such as writing, poetry, and prose.
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Recognizes exceptional achievement in any arts discipline by a young person aged 18 or younger.
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Highlights extraordinary service to the arts through behind-the-scenes efforts, crucial for the success of artistic endeavors.
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Honors individuals, families, organizations, or businesses making significant financial contributions to support the arts community.
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Recognizes special initiatives or dedicated efforts in arts education, promoting learning and engagement in the arts.
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Celebrates individuals or organizations demonstrating outstanding volunteer dedication to the arts or making a substantial impact on Lincoln’s artistic community.
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Acknowledges seniors (aged 55 and up) actively involved in creating, teaching, sharing, or inspiring artistic expression across various disciplines.
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Honors individuals or organizations outside the arts professions whose leadership has enhanced arts activities and experiences for diverse groups, including children, older adults, new Americans, and individuals with special needs
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Recognizes an arts group that has significantly enriched Lincoln’s arts community over an extended period
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Commends a notable performance, exhibition, or project from the previous year (2023-24), whether online or live, that has left a lasting cultural impact on the community.
