The Prizes program celebrates achievements in the arts, honouring the excellence, resourcefulness, and imagination of individuals, groups, and organizations working in Manitoba.
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Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction
Recognizing the highest level of artistic excellence and contribution to the development of the arts in Manitoba by professional artists and arts/cultural professionals.
Who can be nominated?
Prize amount
$ 30,000
Connecting Creative Communities
Recognizing professional arts groups and organizations for exceptional collaboration.
Who can be nominated?
Prize amount
$ 10,000
Emerging Excellence
Recognizing emerging artists for their achievements and potential.
Who can be nominated?
Prize amount
$ 10,000
Indigenous Full Circle
Recognizing Indigenous artists or Knowledge Keepers for their achievements.
Who can be nominated?
Prize amount
$ 10,000
Rural Recognition
Recognizing rural artists, arts groups, or arts organizations for their achievements.
Who can be nominated?
Prize amount
$ 10,000
Who can nominate?
- Individuals, groups, or organizations that have no conflict of interest with the nominee
Deadline
December 13, 2018 – All prizes except for the Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction
December 15, 2019 – Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction only
