Back to SearchA diverse group of nominees — shining a light on just how vibrant the city’s arts scene is — are being recognized as part of this fall’s 2021 St. Catharines Arts Awards celebration.
The jury for the event, which annually celebrates the arts community and those who champion it, has made its selection for this year’s nominees. The 17 nominees chosen as finalists range from visual artists to film makers to musicians, and more.
“The city’s cultural and artistic community has exploded in recent years — there are so many diverse voices and visions out there,” said Kathleen Powell, the City’s acting supervisor of Cultural Services. “These nominees represent some of the best our community has to offer, world-class talents who call St. Catharines home and step up to build a community we can all be proud of.”
Nominees for the Arts in Education Award, celebrating individuals and groups committed to engaging residents through arts education, include:
- Steven Azzopardi, visual arts education
- Jean Paul Dupont, music education
- Curtis Tye, performing arts education
Artists in their first 10 years of a creative career will be recognized with the Emerging Artist Award. Nominees include:
- Jason Mikhow, film and photography
- Elise Naccarato, music and conducting
- Kathryn Sinopoli, music
Nominees for the Established Artist Award, presented to a professional St. Catharines artist in any discipline who has received critical recognition for excellence in their art practice in St. Catharines and beyond, include:
- Floyd Elzinga, visual artist: sculpture
- Geoff Farnsworth, visual artist: painting
- Sarah Jerrom, music
- Joe Lavoie, music
- Peter Shea, music
Nominees for the Making a Difference Award — celebrating entrepreneurs, administrators, organizations and volunteers contributing to the growth of arts and culture — include:
- Jean Bridge, volunteerism
- Bart Gazzola, art critic and writer
- Thomas Inglis, music direction
- Diana McAdorey, music administration
- OPIRG Brock, arts advocacy and social justice
- Barbara Worthy, volunteerism
The Patron of the Arts Award, presented to a well-deserving recipient that has made a meaningful contribution to the arts through innovative, transformative, and entrepreneurial partnerships or philanthropic investments, will be announced at a later date.
“All these individuals represent amazing talent that makes our community a better place to live,” said Powell. “We can’t wait to celebrate them, and the city’s arts community as a whole.”
The 2021 St. Catharines Arts Awards will be presented as a free live-stream event on Sunday, Nov. 21 by presenting partner, the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. For more information visit www.stcatharines.ca/ArtsAwards.
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