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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 second
Annual Arts Awards Luncheon
Thursday, 21st July 2022   
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 announce the second 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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2022 Arts Awards Honorees will be presented at The Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center at a ticketed Luncheon on Thursday, 21st July 2022 beginning at 11:00am doors open/11:30am Lunch/12 Awards Presentation.

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
Be a sponsor of this event here

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​CONTACT US

PO Box 1691
Lexington, KY  40588-1691

859-321-1341
info@artsconnectlex.org
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Dedicated to creating more arts awareness and vitality in the community through programs, resources and meaningful engagement, and by supporting all forms of artistic expression and creative endeavors.
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  • HOME
  • SHOP
    • Departments
  • EVENTS
    • PAINT THE TOWN >
      • CALL TO ARTISTS
      • REGISTRATION FORM
      • MAP w/ Painting Boundaries
      • OPENING RECEPTION TICKETS
      • JUDGES >
        • Judge 2019
        • Judge 2018
        • Judge 2017
        • Judge/Winners 2016
        • Judge/Winners 2015
      • EVENT SPONSORS >
        • Event Sponsors 2021
        • Event Sponsors 2019
        • Event Sponsors 2018
        • Event Sponsors 2017
      • Sponsorship Opportunities
      • Photo Gallery >
        • Paint the Town 2020 All the Artworks on YouTube
        • Artwork 2019 Paint the Town
        • Artwork 2018 Paint the Town
        • Artwork 2017 Paint the Town
        • Artwork 2016 Paint the Town
        • Artwork 2015 Paint the Town
    • ARTS AWARDS >
      • Call for Nominations - Arts Awards 2022
      • Sponsorship Opportunities - Arts Awards 2022
      • Award Honorees 2021 >
        • Videos of Award Recipients 2021
    • HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL >
      • How to be Beautiful - Sponsorships
      • Information for Artists >
        • Request Short Story
        • Artwork Submission for How to be Beautiful
    • OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND >
      • About Open Studios Weekend
      • BUY TICKETS to OSW
      • Advertising Information
      • Order Form for Advertising
      • EVENT PHOTOS >
        • Photo Gallery 2019
      • Participating Artists - 2021
      • Participating Artists from 2019
  • MOBILE GALLERY
    • SUBSCRIBERS
    • Participating Artists
    • GALLERY WALL LOCATIONS
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    • SUBMIT ART
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      • John Andrew Dixon: Jan-Mar >
        • CHANGE OF SEEN - Review
      • Chip Dumstorf Mar-May
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    • Opportunity Submission Form
  • ART THROB RADIO HOUR
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    • Radio Guests 2020 and podcast links
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