Join Lexington's Arts Connect 
in celebration as we recognize individuals and organizations
​who have
made a significant impact and contribution to the arts
in our community at the first
Annual Arts Awards Luncheon
Thursday, 22nd July 2021    NEW DATE
11:30am - 1:00pm ~ Doors Open 11:00am
The Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
300 East Third Street, Lexington, KY  40508
​Responding to the need in the Lexington/Fayette Co. area to recognize those individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the arts industry, Arts Connect is pleased to introduce the first of what is intended to be an Annual Arts Awards Luncheon at which the winning nominees in five separate categories will be honored for their tremendous contributions to our unique cultural environment and quality of place.

Arts Connect Arts Awards celebrates the extraordinary arts community in the Lexington area, acknowledging the efforts of artists, administrators, benefactors and educators, all of whom are active critical components of the local arts vitality and energy. 
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2021 Arts Awards Honorees will be presented at The Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center at a ticketed Luncheon on Thursday, 22nd July 2021 beginning at 11:30am.

Call for Nominations in the following Arts Awards Categories of Recognition:
  • Arts Impact and Contribution Award – Visual Arts
This award will be given in recognition of a visual artist working in any medium whose work demonstrates a singular combination of talent and imagination as well as showing a strong commitment to their practice and professional development. 

  • Arts Impact and Contribution Award – Performing Arts
This award will be given in recognition of a performing artist in any of the fields of performance whose work demonstrates a singular combination of talent and imagination as well as showing a strong commitment to their practice and professional development. 

  • Arts Impact and Contribution Award – Literary Arts
This award will be given in recognition of a literary artist writing in any format whose work demonstrates a singular combination of talent and imagination as well as showing a strong commitment to their practice and professional development. 

  • Arts Educator Award – Any Discipline
This award will be given in recognition of an individual who has had a longstanding (at least five years) and important impact on developing, teaching and inspiring students in any of the arts disciplines.  This individual will be acknowledged for their dedication to enriching the lives of students of any age by meaningful and continuous educational efforts in the field of their arts expertise.

  • Arts Benefactor Award
This award will recognize an individual or organization that has demonstrated their commitment to the local arts community whether it be through funding support, sponsorships, or personal/familial/estate gifts such that their contribution has had a significant, lasting and meaningful impact on the arts community.

Submit a nomination here
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