Arts Quincy Magazine

Arts Quincy
Seeking
Nominations for
Arts Awards
Each year, the Arts Quincy George M.
Irwin Arts Awards recognize those who
have shown exceptional dedication
to increasing arts and cultural access
throughout the community. Business
support, volunteers, individual
artist/teachers, and of course, arts
organizations, keep the arts in Quincy and
Adams County, Illinois alive and thriving.
Nominations are now being accepted in
the following six categories:
1. Arts Nonprofit of the Year: A nonprofit
organization that has made a substantial
impact on the cultural development of this
area demonstrated through exceptional
artistic achievement, outstanding
programming or other leadership
activities.
2. Outstanding Fine Arts Teacher of the
Year: A living artist or teacher, residing
in Adams County, who has made a
significant contribution in any artistic
discipline and to the arts in Quincy and
Adams County in Illinois.
3. Philanthropic Leader of the Year: A local
business or individual making a financial
commitment to the arts in Adams County.
4. Arts Volunteer of the Year: A volunteer
who has consistently supported the arts
through a commitment of personal time,
energy and devotion.
5. Arts Access Leader of the Year: A person
making significant efforts to increase
fine arts access and make existing
programs more effective to reach those in
underserved communities including those
who are living below the poverty line, the
differently-abled, military veterans, the
elderly and minorities.
6. Lifetime Achievement Award: These
special awards celebrate decades-long
commitment to the arts in any discipline.
Individuals recognized in this category are
leaders, innovators and devoted artists
and teachers.
Award winners are not only recognized
for their service and contributions to
the community, they also receive a
commemorative plaque during a special
awards ceremony that will be held later
this spring (date and location to be
announced).
The Arts Quincy Student Arts Awards
recognize outstanding Adams County
students from grades 9th-12th who have
demonstrated exceptional talent and
accomplishments in the fine arts. They
have challenged themselves to achieve
excellence in one of six categories. Award
criteria include: academic success,
community service and extra-curricular
involvement. Anyone may propose a
candidate for an Arts Quincy Student
Arts Awards, however, it is recommended
that the candidate be nominated by a
non-relative such as school personnel, a
coach or instructor. This is the first year
Arts Quincy will recognize vocal and
instrumental musicians separately.
Nominations are now being accepted in
the following six categories:
1. Visual Arts
2. Vocal Music
3. Instrumental Music
4. Theater/Performing Arts
5. Dance
6. Creative Writing
Student Art Award winners are not only
recognized for their talents and abilities,
they also receive a commemorative
certificate and award.
Each of the George M. Irwin and Student
Art Award winners will be recognized in
the Arts Quincy magazine and on the
organization’s website. Nominations
are due by Friday, April 16, 2021.
Visit artsquincy.org to download the
nomination form and to view all the
previous award winners. For more
information, call Arts Quincy at
217-222-3432.
This program is supported by the
individual and business members of Arts
Quincy and generous business sponsors
including WGEM, Quincy Herald-Whig,
and The Oakley-Lindsay Foundation.
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