The Quinte Arts Council wants to hear all about those individuals, groups and\or business that have shown consistent and outstanding support of the arts in Quinte.

Nominations for the annual QAC ARTS RECOGNITION AWARDS are due July 31.  All it takes are 250 words on why the nominee should be considered and at least two letters of support. Anyone may nominate individuals, groups and/or businesses that have produced, supported and\or promoted the arts within the Quinte community. Previous nominees who have not received the award may be resubmitted. Past recipients have included visual artists, musicians, writers, actors, volunteers, musical and artistic directors, business leaders and corporate sponsors.

Nomination forms are available from the Quinte Arts Council office at 36 Bridge St. E, Belleville, Ontario or click here for a pdf form.

This year (2007), the Arts Recognition Awards will b e part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations on September 27 at the Empire Theatre, Belleville.

For more information, contact                
Sarah Midlane-Jones
(613) 962-1232 ext 27 or sarah@quinteartscouncil.org

QAC also honoured The Leona Riggs Charitable Foundation with an Arts Leadership Award which is given to a company, organization or foundation that has provided the largest single source of funding to support Quinte Arts Council programs in any given year.